Love Island Games
| Love Island Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Reality |
| Presented by | Maya Jama |
| Narrated by | Iain Stirling |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| Original release | |
| Network | Peacock |
| Release | 1 November 2023 – present |
| Related | |
| Love Island franchise | |
Love Island Games is an upcoming spin-off of the reality dating series Love Island. It features previous Love Island contestants from various countries in the franchise competing in challenges. The show will begin on 1 November 2023 and will be broadcast on Peacock in the United States. It will be hosted by Maya Jama and narrated by Iain Stirling.
Production
In April 2023, it was reported that Love Island Games, a spin-off of the reality dating franchise Love Island had been commissioned by American streaming service Peacock.[1] In August 2023, Maya Jama, who has presented the British version of the show since its ninth series, was announced as the show's host.[2][3] Iain Stirling who has narrated the British version since its inception and American version since its fifth season, was announced as narrator.[4][5] The series begin filming in Fiji in September 2023, and is set to begin broadcasting on 1 November 2023.[6][7] Maura Higgins, who was a contestant on the fifth series of the British version, is set to serve as the show's social media ambassador.[8]
Format
Love Island Games will see former contestants who have previously appeared on Love Island competing for "another shot at love" in a brand new format which will include both team and couples challenges, in addition to the original format that will feature recouplings, arrivals and eliminations, as well as new competition twists.[9][10]
Islanders
The contestants competing in Love Island Games were announced on 4 October 2023.[11][12][13]
| Islander | Age | Hometown | Original season(s) | Entered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelia Lamprecht | 25 | Frankfurt, Germany | Germany season 4 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Callum Hole | 25 | Brisbane, Australia | AUS season 4 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Carrington Rodriguez | 26 | Salt Lake City, United States | US season 2 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Cely Vazquez | 24 | Sacramento, United States | US season 2 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Courtney Boerner | 25 | Winter Park, United States | US season 4 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Curtis Pritchard | 27 | Whitchurch, United Kingdom | UK series 5 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Deborah "Deb" Chubb | 27 | Dallas, United States | US season 4 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Eyal Booker | 28 | Bushey, United Kingdom | UK series 4 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Georgia Steel | 25 | York, United Kingdom | UK series 4 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Imani Wheeler | 22 | Sacramento, United States | US season 5 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Jack Fowler | 27 | London, United Kingdom | UK series 4 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Jessica Losurdo | 27 | Sydney, Australia | AUS season 4 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Johnny Middlebrooks | 25 | Chesapeake, United States | US season 2 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Justine Ndiba | 30 | Rockaway, United States | US season 2 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Kyra Green | 26 | Los Angeles, United States | US season 1 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Liberty Poole | 24 | Birmingham, United Kingdom | UK series 7 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Lisa Celander | 28 | Palma, Spain | Sweden season 3 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Megan Barton-Hanson | 29 | Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom | UK series 4 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Mike Boateng | 28 | Manchester, United Kingdom | UK series 6 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Mitch Hibberd | 26 | Melbourne, Australia | AUS season 3 | Day 1 | Participating |
| AUS season 4 | |||||
| Raymond "Ray" Gantt | 27 | Hillside, United States | US season 1 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Scott van-der-Sluis | 22 | Connah's Quay, United Kingdom | UK series 10 | Day 1 | Participating |
| US season 5 | |||||
| Stephane "Steph" Blackos | 23 | Paris, France | France season 2 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Tina Provis | 27 | Sydney, Australia | AUS season 3 | Day 1 | Participating |
| AUS season 4 | |||||
| Toby Aromolaran | 24 | Chafford Hundred, United Kingdom | UK series 7 | Day 1 | Participating |
| Zeta Morrison | 30 | Surrey, United Kingdom | US season 4 | Day 1 | Participating |
References
- ^ "'Love Island' Spin Off Series Turns Into A Game Show". Decider. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Maya Jama Confirmed As Love Island Games Host". Grazia. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Maya Jama to host Love Island All Stars series". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "'Love Island' UK Host Maya Jama To Front Peacock Spinoff Series". Deadline. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Narrator Iain Stirling teases what to expect from Love Island Games". Goss.ie. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Love Island Games: Where will the latest spin-off be filmed?". Dexerto. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Love Island Games Line-Up Confirmed Including Megan Barton-Hanson". Capital. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Maura Higgins set for awkward reunion with ex Curtis Pritchard on Love Island Games". Extra. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "'Love Island Games' Reveals Fan Favorites From Across the Globe Returning for New Series Spinoff". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Love Island Games: release date, cast, host and everything we know about the series". What to Watch. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Exclusive: Meet all the contestants returning for Love Island Games". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "Love Island global spin-off confirms cast including UK stars". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Love Island Games cast: Full line-up of contestants". Radio Times. Retrieved 5 October 2023.