‘Love Island UK' Season 12 Cast Photos: Meet The Islanders From The Summer 2025 Season
The OG dating show returns with Maya Jama, the CEO of Love, leading the Islanders on their quest to find their soul mate.
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This years Islanders includes a payroll specialist (Meg), a flight attendant (Helena), a marketing professional (Shakira), a motivational speaker (Sophie), a musical theater performer (Megan), a wealth manager (Alima), a water operative (Kyle), a semi-professional soccer player and gold trader (Harry), a construction project manager (Blu), a personal trainer (Dejon), a landscape gardener (Tommy), and a private hire taxi driver (Ben).
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The 2025 summer season marks the 10th anniversary of the dating series, and it promises many twists throughout the season.
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When does Season 12 premiere?
In the UK, Love Island UK Season 12 premieres on Monday, June 9, at 9 p.m. on ITV2 and streams on ITVX. The Love Island: Aftersun companion chat show will also return with the latest exclusives and behind-the-scenes moments. The weekly series hosted by Jama will also feature Sam Thompson, former Islanders Amy Hart and Indiyah Polack, Joe Baggs, and Ash Holme.
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In the US, Love Island UK Season 12 premieres on Thursday, June 12, on Hulu, with new episodes dropping daily.
Scroll through the photo gallery below to meet the Season 12 Islanders.
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