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How to Watch ‘Love Island’ U.K. Season 12 In the U.S.

The original ‘Love Island’ is back for a 12th season. Here’s how to watch the U.K. series in the U.S.

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July 11, 2025

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This summer just got hotter: Love Island U.K. has returned for Season 12. The show’s latest season follows a new cast of 12 singles searching for love at the Majorca villa — all overseen by returning host Maya Jama. The Season 12 premiere was the most-watched Love Island U.K. episode ever, according to ITV.

This is also the 10th anniversary of the smash-hit dating show, and we’ll get some exciting new twists to celebrate the birthday. One of those is a special episode, “Love Island: A Decade of Love,” coming to Hulu in the U.S. on July 11.

At a Glance: How to Watch Love Island U.K.

If you’re looking to watch Love Island U.K. in the U.S., read on. Below is a full guide on how to keep up with Love Island U.K. Season 12 in the States, including where to stream the show with a VPN and when you can watch the show on Hulu.

Looking to watch Love Island USA? Check out our guide here.

How to Watch Love Island U.K. Season 12 In the U.S.

Love Island U.K. airs on Britain’s ITV2 and streams for free on ITVX, the network’s companion app. If you’re located in the U.S., you can watch Love Island U.K. online for free using a VPN to connect to ITVX. If you don’t want to use a VPN, you can also watch the series on Hulu, but new episodes won’t be released there until three days after they air on ITVX. Here’s how to watch Love Island Season 12 using either of these options:

Stream Love Island UK Season 12 with a VPN

The best way to watch the Love Island U.K. Season 12 (or any past seasons) is with a VPN (virtual private network). Usually used as a browser extension, VPNs let you “virtually” relocate your streaming device, letting you access otherwise geo-blocked content. With a VPN, you can watch Love Island U.K. in the U.S. through Britain’s ITVX.

How to Watch Love Island UK Season 12 In the US: VPN, Hulu Streams

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If you don’t have a VPN, we recommend ExpressVPN or NordVPN. Both are very popular, offering safe, fast access to servers in other regions. They cost about $13 a month (less if you pay for multiple months upfront), but you get a 30-day money-back guarantee if you want a refund after the first month.

Stream Love Island U.K. Season 12 on Hulu (Delayed)

Love Island U.K. Season 12 episodes are also available to stream on Hulu, but they don’t appear there until three days after they come out in the U.K. That means you’ll have to keep away from finale spoilers online, but you won’t have to use a VPN. Hulu comes with a 30-day free trial, and starts at $7.99 a month after that.

Where to watch past seasons of Love Island U.K. in the U.S.

Want to catch up on past seasons of Love Island U.K.? Your options are the same as above: Stream all past seasons on ITVX with a VPN, or on Hulu. Both options offer every past episode.

When Does Love Island U.K. Season 12 Come Out?

Love Island U.K. Season 12 premiered in the U.K. on Monday, June 9, at 9 p.m. BT/4 p.m. ET

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