Love Island UK Season 12: Premiere date, new twists, cast and everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 9, 2025, 18:30 IST Last updated June 9, 2025, 12:06 IST
Love Island UK Season 12 is set to bring a summer of romance, drama, and jaw-dropping twists to our screens. As the iconic reality dating show celebrates its 10th anniversary, fans are buzzing with excitement for the latest installment. Hosted by the ever-charismatic Maya Jama, this season promises fresh faces, a stunning Mallorca villa, and surprises that will keep viewers glued to their screens. Here's everything we know so far about Love Island UK Season 12. Love Island UK Season 12 Premiere Date
The wait is almost over! Love Island UK Season 12 premieres on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 9 p.m. BST (4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT) on ITV2 and ITVX in the UK. For fans in the United States, episodes will be available to stream on Hulu starting around June 16, 2025, approximately a week after the UK premiere. The season will air six nights a week (Sunday through Friday) for approximately eight weeks, delivering daily doses of villa chaos, coupling, and recoupling. New Twists to Expect in Season 12
To mark its milestone 10th anniversary, Love Island UK is pulling out all the stops with new twists that promise to shake up the villa like never before. Creative director Mike Spencer-Hayter has teased a 'really big week one' with 'something incredibly big we've never done before.' While details remain under wraps, he confirmed it's not celebrity-related, hinting at a fresh format twist that will surprise even longtime fans. Expect the usual bombshell arrivals and surprise dumpings, alongside innovative challenges and dramatic recouplings that will test the Islanders' relationships. The show's signature Casa Amor is also set to return, bringing its classic mix of temptation and heartbreak. Meet the Love Island UK Season 12 Cast
The Season 12 cast is a diverse and vibrant mix of 12 Islanders, each bringing unique personalities and backgrounds to the Mallorca villa. Here's a look at the confirmed lineup: Alima Gagio : A 25-year-old wealth management executive from Scotland with a BA Hons in International Business, looking for a 'Disney prince' type with a charming smile.
: A 25-year-old wealth management executive from Scotland with a BA Hons in International Business, looking for a 'Disney prince' type with a charming smile. Ben : A private hire taxi driver ready to navigate the villa's romantic roads.
: A private hire taxi driver ready to navigate the villa's romantic roads. Blu : A construction project manager hoping to build lasting connections.
: A construction project manager hoping to build lasting connections. Conor Phillips : A professional rugby player who stepped in as a last-minute replacement, seeking a confident and ambitious partner.
: A professional rugby player who stepped in as a last-minute replacement, seeking a confident and ambitious partner. Dejon Noel-Williams : A 26-year-old personal trainer with a famous footballer father, looking for someone family-oriented.
: A 26-year-old personal trainer with a famous footballer father, looking for someone family-oriented. Harry Cooksley : A semi-professional footballer, gold trader, and body double for Arsenal's Declan Rice, seeking a sweet 'girl next door.'
: A semi-professional footballer, gold trader, and body double for Arsenal's Declan Rice, seeking a sweet 'girl next door.' Helena Ford : A cabin crew member and travel influencer with a love for Northern banter.
: A cabin crew member and travel influencer with a love for Northern banter. Meg Moore : A 25-year-old payroll specialist from Southampton, searching for a tall partner with a nice tan and smile.
: A 25-year-old payroll specialist from Southampton, searching for a tall partner with a nice tan and smile. Megan : A musical theatre performer and energy broker bringing theatrical flair to the villa.
: A musical theatre performer and energy broker bringing theatrical flair to the villa. Shakira : A marketing professional looking for a tall, charming, and witty partner.
: A marketing professional looking for a tall, charming, and witty partner. Sophie Lee : A 29-year-old motivational speaker and author from Manchester with 94k Instagram followers, previously linked to a past Islander.
: A 29-year-old motivational speaker and author from Manchester with 94k Instagram followers, previously linked to a past Islander. Tommy Bradley: A 22-year-old landscape gardener from Hertfordshire, seeking an ambitious and fun-loving partner. How to Watch Love Island UK Season 12
In the UK, Love Island UK Season 12 will air on ITV2 and stream live on ITVX starting June 9, 2025, at 9 p.m. BST. Episodes will drop six nights a week, with 'Unseen Bits' airing on Saturdays to showcase exclusive moments. The companion show Love Island: Aftersun , hosted by Amy Hart, Sam Thompson, and Indiyah Polack, will follow main episodes to recap the drama.
For US viewers, Hulu will stream episodes starting around June 16, 2025, with daily releases to keep up with the UK schedule. A VPN can help international fans access ITVX for live viewing. Past seasons and spin-offs, including Love Island: All Stars , are also available on ITVX.
Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at BusinessUpturn.com
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