How long does Love Island USA last? Answered

Love Island USA Season 6 launched just over a month ago, and the unique reality dating show has been continuously chronicling the adventures of this season’s contestants, with new episodes airing almost daily. But how long does a season of the show usually last?

What is Love Island USA about?

Love Island is based on a British series of the same name. The basic idea of ​​the show is to follow 30 singles who come together in exotic locations (the current season is set in Fiji) and compete against each other in games and challenges in the hope of winning a cash prize.

Love Island is unique in that the reality dating show contestants are essentially at the mercy of the audience, who collectively vote on the islanders’ fate. Viewers hold the fate of the unmarried islanders in their hands, deciding who gets kicked out and who gets a second chance at love. Viewers also decide which couple wins the cash prize at the end of the season. This dynamic helps set the show apart from the large number of similar dating shows popular on streaming services like Netflix.

How long does Love Island USA last?

Love Island USA Season 6 premiered on June 11, and new episodes air almost daily, so viewers won’t lose track of the show. It’s important to note, however, that while the show doesn’t air live, former contestant Coye Simmons confirmed that episodes typically air just a few days after filming. Simmons also revealed that the filming process is very demanding, and that the Islanders (as the contestants are called on the show) are flown to the island before the season even begins to film promotional material.

Love Island USA runs for a total of six weeks, and the information provided by Simmons suggests that the cast members are on the island for roughly that long, give or take a few days. This gives Love Island the distinction of being the only reality dating show to air almost at the same time as filming, whereas other shows of this type typically air up to a year after their original filming.

How many episodes are there in season 6 of Love Island USA?

Love Island USA Season 6 will end on July 21. On July 16, episode 32 will premiere, meaning the season will end with 36 episodes. This is in line with what happened in the previous seasons, with the last season having 37 episodes and the fourth having 38.

Fans of the series flocked online when the end date of season six, which has already been called the best yet, was announced.

Season 6 of Love Island USA is currently airing every night (except Wednesdays) on Peacock. Episode 32 premieres on July 16.