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'Love Island USA' Season 8 casting is now open. Here's how to join the villa
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The hit reality TV show 'Love Island USA' — based on the U.K. version of the series with the same name — is looking for singles who want to try to find love in the villa.
"Love Island USA" is now accepting applications for contestants for Season 8, expected to air in summer 2026.
Seasons 6 and 7 brought in a whole new wave of fans, and people have even compared the new season of "Bachelor in Paradise" to the Peacock series.
The "Love Island USA" Season 7 finale airs tonight, Sunday, July 13, but the "Love Island USA" app has already posted a casting announcement for Season 8.
"Want to be the next Love Island USA Islander and turn heads in the upcoming season," the announcement said. "This is your moment to shine — don't sleep on it!"
"Love Island USA," which airs on Peacock and CBS, follows Islanders who couple up to participate in games and challenges throughout their stay at the villa. Temptations and drama break up couples as bombshells arrive and connections are threatened. Contestants may recouple with someone new, and they can be eliminated by viewer votes.
In the end, one winning couple walks away with the cash prize of $100,000 jointly or $50,000 each.
If you want to be in on the action, here's how to apply to be on "Love Island USA."
Yes. Casting is going on right now.
It's likely that "Vanderpump Rules" star Ariana Madix will return as host of "Love Island USA" Season 8, but there has been no confirmation yet from Peacock.
The only way you can apply for Season 8 of 'Love Island USA' is through the online application form:
You must be 18 years of age or older. You'll be asked for your birth date to access the form.
Get ready to share a lot of information about yourself: There are 80 questions on the online application form. Initial questions ask about your height, weight, hometown, education and job. You are also asked for links to your social media accounts.
Here are some of the other questions on the "Love Island" application:
"Do you have an ONLY FANS? Ever made an appearance on an Adult Film site or exclusive content site?"
"Have you ever been in love? Do you fall in love easily?"
"Why do you think you are currently single?"
"What makes you a good boy/girlfriend? What makes you a bad boy/girlfriend?"
"Have you ever been unfaithful in a relationship? (Be honest!)"
"What's your parents' relationship status? Are they together? Married to new partners? Single? Do you look to them as relationship goals?"
"Who is your celebrity crush and why?"
"Do you have any close connections to celebrities or known public figures (e.g., family relation, dated in the past or friends with)?"
"What is the most difficult thing you have ever been through?"
"Have you ever seen any past seasons of Love Island (U.S. or U.K.)? If so, which ones?"
"Is there any other information we should be made aware of concerning your application (including anything in your past that may attract negative press or publicity)? If YES, please provide details."
There's no clear deadline on the application. It does say you must be at least 18 years old.
The Season 8 premiere date has not been announced.
The Season 6 application asked prospective cast members if they had any scheduling conflicts between June and August 2024.
Season 6 of 'Love Island USA' aired June 11-July 21, 2024 and Season 7 was from June 3-July 13, 2025, so it can be assumed that Season 8 will be released around the same time.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: 'Love Island USA' 2026 is casting now. Here's how to apply
