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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I Watched 'Love Island: Beyond the Villa' & This Detail About The Islanders May Shock You
The Love Island USA season six cast is back and, honestly, I didn't realize how much I missed them until I hit play on Love Island: Beyond the Villa. The new Peacock spinoff reunites some of our favorite Islanders from last summer—JaNa Craig, Leah Kateb, Serena Page, Kenny Rodriguez, Miguel Harichi, Kaylor Martin, Aaron Evans, Olivia Walker, Kendall Washington and Connor Newsum—and drops them back into each other's lives one year after the villa. Let's just say, things are not as sunny as they once seemed. Right off the bat, it feels like a real reunion. The energy between JaNa, Serena and Leah—aka PPG—is still unmatched. And seeing where all the couples and friendships landed post-show adds a layer of realness you never quite get during the villa bubble. The show catches us up on what everyone's been doing but it's not just vibes and vibes only—some serious tension is bubbling to the surface. The first signs of trouble? The unraveling friendship between Liv and Kaylor. By the end of the episode, the two are already clashing, with Liv telling a few lies (about parties and glam, apparently) and Kaylor feeling iced out. Then there's the reunion between Kaylor and Aaron. I'm talking tense eye contact, awkward exchanges and clearly a whole lot left unsaid. Meanwhile, the JaNa and Connor drama from the villa is still simmering and Kenny's right in the middle of it but, of course, he's standing by JaNa like the loyal boyfriend he is. The first episodes take a moment to warm up, offering more heartwarming moments than drama—mostly the cast catching up by the pool or over a meal, Miguel meeting Leah's animals and Kendall casually flirting with a new girl. Still, I'm not worried. With this cast, the emotional stakes feel high and the feelings genuinely real. The most surprising part? The Islanders are exactly who they appeared to be on the show. It seems they were truly authentic both inside and outside the villa, which is honestly refreshing. My final verdict: I'll keep watching. Ultimately, I came for the nostalgia but I'm staying for the inevitable drama to come. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. This Is the Best 'Love Island U.K.' Season of All Time, Hands Down
Forbes
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Love Island: Beyond The Villa' Premieres Early—What Is The Release Schedule?
LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA — "Love Island USA x Love Island: Beyond the Villa Event" — Pictured: ... More (l-r) Kenny Rodriguez, JaNa Craig, Kordell Beckham, Serena Page, Miguel Harichi, Leah Kateb, Connor Newsum, Olivia Walker, Kaylor Martin at Harriet's Rooftop at the 1 Hotel on July 9, 2025 — (Photo by: Randy Shropshire/Peacock via Getty Images) With the seventh season of Love Island USA almost over, it's time to shift gears back to the beloved Season 6 cast. The first episode of the exciting new spinoff, Love Island: Beyond the Villa, is now streaming after being released early on Peacock. But when will the rest of the season come out? Beyond the Villa follows Season 6 fan-favorites JaNa Craig, Aaron Evans, Miguel Harichi, Leah Kateb, Kaylor Martin, Connor Newsum, Serena Page, Kenny Rodriguez, Olivia "Liv" Walker and Kendall Washington as they navigate life in Los Angeles and their relationships from Season 6. According to NBC, the spinoff will 'will give an inside glimpse into the highs and lows of their romances: Serena and Kordell are navigating fast-paced careers, Leah introduces Miguel to her horse as they tackle parenthood — kind of, and JaNa and Kenny question whether they should move in together.' Kordell Beckham, who is still going strong with Serena following their Season 6 win, is not part of the main cast because he was cast in a scripted series that conflicts with filming. But he'll still be in the spinoff, and fans can see him in the first-look teaser. "He's gonna be in [the spinoff]In addition to Kordell, Season 6 bombshell Nicole Jacky is also making a cameo in Beyond the Villa. Kendall and Nicole officially ended things following the Season 6 reunion, where Washington admitted he lied about sending explicit videos of himself to someone on a dating app shortly before the show. Ready to dive back into the Season 6 drama? Here's everything to know about watching Love Island: Beyond the Villa. What Time Does Love Island: Beyond The Villa Premiere? LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA — "Love Island USA x Love Island: Beyond the Villa Event" — Pictured: ... More (l-r) Serena Page, Kordell Beckham at Harriet's Rooftop at the 1 Hotel in West Hollywood, CA on July 9, 2025 — (Photo by: Todd Williamson/Peacock via Getty Images) While Love Island: Beyond the Villa was slated to premiere after the finale of Love Island USA Season 7 on Sunday, July 13, Peacock released the first episode early on Sunday morning, so it's available to watch now. What Is The Love Island: Beyond The Villa Release Schedule? LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA — "Love Island USA x Love Island: Beyond the Villa Event" — Pictured: ... More (l-r) JaNa Craig, Kaylor Martin, Serena Page, Olivia Walker, Leah Kateb at Harriet's Rooftop at the 1 Hotel on July 9, 2025 — (Photo by: Randy Shropshire/Peacock via Getty Images) New episodes of Love Island: Beyond the Villa will be streaming every Thursday evening at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. The streamer has not yet confirmed how many episodes will be in the first season of the spinoff. How To Watch Love Island: Beyond The Villa LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA — "Love Island USA x Love Island: Beyond the Villa Event" — Pictured: ... More (l-r) Kenny Rodriguez, Connor Newsum, Miguel Harichi at Harriet's Rooftop at the 1 Hotel on July 9, 2025 — (Photo by: Randy Shropshire/Peacock via Getty Images) Love Island: Beyond the Villa is exclusively streaming on Peacock. To watch the spinoff, you'll need to sign up for a Peacock subscription. The Premium Monthly plan starts at $7.99 per month (or $79.99 annually), while Premium Plus (no ads) is $13.99 (or $139.99 annually). Peacock is not offering a free trial, so there's no way to watch the upcoming season of Love Island: Beyond the Villa for free. However, the platform is running a promotion: if you purchase an annual plan, you'll get 12 months for the price of 10 The spinoff follows the post-villa lives of the Season 6 cast of Love Island USA, so if you haven't watched their season of the show, you might want to before watching the spinoff. All 37 episodes of Love Island USA Season 6 are also streaming on Peacock. Watch the trailer for Love Island: Beyond the Villa below.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Love Island''s Kaylor Martin talks reuniting with Aaron Evans on spin-off
Kaylor Martin of "Love Island USA" returns to TV in the spin- off, "Love Island: Beyond the Villa." She also films with her ex-beau from the villa, Aaron Evans. (July 11)
