Ariana Madix is the new host of ‘Love Island USA’
TV star Ariana Madix has been announced as the new host of ‘Love Island USA.’
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- The cast for “Love Island USA” Season 7 has been revealed.
- The show premieres on Peacock on June 3, 2025.
- Ariana Madix will host the show, returning to Fiji, with Iain Stirling as narrator.
- The initial cast includes 10 islanders, with additional “bombshells” expected throughout the season.
Less than a week before the 2025 season premieres, the “Love Island USA” Season 7 cast has been announced.
“Love Island USA” Season 6 of the series was a hit and casting for summer 2025 began as early as July 21, 2024.
On Thursday, May 29, the “Love Island USA” Instagram and Peacock shared the new group of Islanders searching for love on Season 7. Season 7 will air on Tuesday, June 3, with the 10 main cast members and surprise bombshells throughout the show.
“Love Island USA” 2025 will return to Fiji with host Ariana Madix from “Vanderpump Rules.” The season will include “brand new heart-racing challenges and bigger twists and turns than ever before,” according to a news release.
Comedian Iain Stirling — the iconic voice behind the “Love Island” franchise — will reprise his role as narrator for the new season. A “Love Island Aftersun” will stream every Saturday beginning June 7 and unload all the drama inside the villa.
Get to know the cast of “Love Island USA” 2025 ahead of the premiere on Tuesday, June 3.
‘Love Island USA’ cast 2025
Get to know the cast of “Love Island USA” Season 7:
Ace Greene
Greene said he is a short king.
“I ain’t got no problem talking to taller ladies,” Greene said. “But I’m not being no damn little spoon.”
He said dancing brings him joy. He got his rhythm from his mother and his father has two left feet.
Age: 22.
Hometown: Los Angeles.
Occupation: Influencer and content creator.
Instagram: @realacegreene.
Austin Shepard
He said he loves making people laugh.
It appears that he works as a pool man and he claims that he looks good while cleaning a pool.
He said he’s ready for the summer of his life.
Age: 26.
Hometown: Northville, Michigan.
Occupation: Pool man.
Instagram: @2fastnfurious.
Belle-A Walker
She and her family own a coffee shop.
“I’m in the back with flour all over my face, baking pastries,” Walker said in the Season 7 trailer. “I love working at the coffee shop. You make everybody’s day better by handing them coffee all day. It’s amazing.”
Age: 22.
Hometown: Honolulu.
Occupation: Coffee shop owner/worker.
Instagram: @perksofisabelle.
Chelley Bissainthe
Bissainthe said she’s big on zodiac signs but won’t judge you based on your zodiac sign.
“OK, I am, but not like, fully gonna judge you,” she said in the trailer.
She’s Haitian and speaks a little bit of Creole.
Age: 27.
Hometown: Orlando, Florida.
Occupation: Model.
Instagram: @_slimthin.
Huda Mustafa
She said she’s looking for somebody who is her lifelong partner.
“I don’t want a guy who’s at the club texting a million different girls,” Mustafa said. “I’m tired of going on stupid dates.”
According to her Instagram, it appears Mustafa has a young daughter.
Age: 24.
Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina.
Occupation: Athlete.
Instagram: @hudabubbaaa.
Jeremiah Brown
Brown describes himself as “a communication nerd” and a more “emotional” type of guy.
“Like, so, I really don’t care if I cry in front of you,” Brown said.
He said he’s mostly a great guy most of the time.
Age: 25.
Hometown: Los Angeles, California.
Occupation: Model.
Instagram: @findjeremiah.
Nicolas Vansteenberghe
He said he’s down for anything, whether that’s skydiving or motorcycling.
“Huge into extreme sports,” Vansteenberghe said. “When I see a new experience, like, I have to try it.”
Age: 24.
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida.
Occupation: Registered nurse and model.
Instagram: @nicolasvans.
Olandria Carthen
Carthen is a first-generation college student and college football is her life.
Age: 27.
Hometown: Decatur, Alabama.
Occupation: Model.
Instagram: @x__0lan.
Taylor Williams
He said that he’s a cowboy.
“I was on a horse before I could walk,” Williams said. “If you’re not being dangerous, then you’re not living life.”
He said his type of woman has a good personality, a city girl would be cool and she would need to have a “big booty for sure.”
Age: 24.
Hometown: Oklahoma City.
Occupation: Model.
Instagram: @twill.3.
Yulissa Escobar
Escobar was in a nine-year relationship, and he left her.
“I’m glad he broke my heart, because look at me here,” she said. “I want my man to nurture me. I’m your baby, I am a baby, I’m 4’10”.”
Age: 27.
Hometown: Miami.
Occupation: Real estate and hospitality worker.
Instagram: @yulissaaescobar.
‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 trailer
Here’s the trailer with the cast of “Love Island USA” Season 7:
When does ‘Love Island USA’ 2025 start?
“Love Island USA” Season 7 premieres at 6 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. MT and 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 3. New episodes will air daily, except Wednesdays. “Love Island Aftersun” will also be back every Saturday beginning June 7.
Where to watch ‘Love Island USA’?
You can watch “Love Island USA” Season 7 exclusively on Peacock.
A premium monthly plan on Peacock costs $7.99, or there is a deal for a premium annual plan at $24.99 for one year. The premium plus plan, which is ad-free, costs $13.99 per month or $139.99 a year.
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