The U.S. version of the international reality sensation filled with romance and relationships will premiere Tuesday, July 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. New episodes will air every weeknight (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) through Wednesday, August 7.
“As the buzziest reality show in the U.K., LOVE ISLAND has won the hearts of viewers across the pond as well as around the world, creating appointment viewing and fanfare for audiences everywhere. We are thrilled to bring our version of this cultural phenomenon to CBS,” said Sharon Vuong, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming. “This fun, light-hearted series is like watching your favorite romantic comedy five nights a week!”
LOVE ISLAND begins as a group of single “Islanders” come together in a stunning villa in Fiji, ready to embark on a summer of love, friendships and, ultimately, relationships. Every few days the Islanders must couple-up – those who fail to find a partner to couple up with risk being dumped from the island. Islanders are on the lookout for romance, but the road to love doesn’t always run smoothly.
Challenges abound with new Islander arrivals and dramatic twists as friendships and relationships form. In addition to choosing their partners wisely, Islanders must also win the hearts of viewers who have the opportunity to shape events on screen and ultimately crown one lucky couple the winner, who will then have the chance to walk away with both love and the cash prize.
The following are the first 11 Islanders embarking on a summer of love when they begin their journey in a stunning Fijian villa:
Elizabeth Weber
Age 24
New York City
Advertising Exec
Loves traveling, mystery movies, beach volleyball and rollerblading.
Celebrity crush: Shawn Mendes
Caroline “Caro” Viehweg
Age 21
Los Angeles
Marketing Student
Looking for a guy that is spiritual, loving, friendly, funny and authentic.
Celebrity crush: The Rock because he is sexy, strong, powerful and hardworking.
Mallory Santic
Age 25
Vancouver, Wash.
Analyst for Nike
Looking for someone who is motivated, independent, fun, wild and spontaneous.
Biggest pet peeve in a partner: loud chewer.
Alana Morrison
Age 21
New Haven, Conn.
College Student
She’s never had a boyfriend so she’s looking for the guy that is funny and goofy.
Celebrity crush: Odell Beckham Jr.
Alexandra Stewart
Age 25
Los Angeles
Publicist
Looking for someone romantic, compassionate and supportive. Bonus points if he’s tall.
Celebrity crush: Liam Hemsworth
Kyra Green
Age 22
Los Angeles
Musician
Looking for that special somebody with a skater, artistic vibe.
Celebrity crush: Johnny Depp
Cashel Barnett
Age 27
Sacramento, Calif.
Model and Musician
His dream girl is someone funny!
Celebrity crush: Tina Fey
Yamen Sanders
Age 24
Los Angeles
Real Estate Agent
Friends describe him as the life of the party and the best person to get advice from.
Celebrity crush: Amber Rose
Michael Yi
Age 29
Miami
Model
While he can’t describe his ideal romantic partner, he’s confident he’ll know her when he meets her.
Celebrity crush: Jennifer Garner
Weston Richey
Age 25
Dallas
Photographer
He’s looking for someone beautiful on the inside and out, and a great smile will really win him over.
Fun fact: He built his own house!
Zac Mirabelli
Age 22
Chicago
Grocery Store Cashier
Looking for a trustworthy, supportive and goofy girl who brings out the best in him.
Celebrity crush: Rachel McAdams
Additional Islanders will be introduced and announced as the season progresses.
Arielle Vandenberg said, “As a huge fan of the show, I can’t tell you how excited I am to be hosting LOVE ISLAND this summer. I’m here for it all… the love, the relationships, the re-coupling… bring it on,” said Arielle Vandenberg. “I feel so honored to be at the head of the table watching it all go down!”
“Watching LOVE ISLAND is like watching your favorite romantic comedy five nights a week with your best friends…and Arielle would be the friend bringing the popcorn,” said Sharon Vuong, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming. “Aside from being a huge fan of the genre, she’s a gifted performer with an impressive resume across multiple mediums who has a genuine and unique connection with all of her fans. We couldn’t be more thrilled that she’s joining us on this wild ride this summer.”
Arielle Vandenberg is a talented actress and comedian. She is a brand favorite who has partnered with many blue-chip brands. Her past television credits include “How I Met Your Mother,” on the Network, “Greek,” “Meet the Browns,” “The Ugly Truth” and “Bones,” among others. In addition, she hosted “Car Show” on the mobile app Go90. Also, Arielle is an accomplished content creator, sharing her hilarious content with millions of followers per day across her social channels, including her former weekly Snapchat interview series, “Snap Hangs,” which featured Julianne Hough, Sophia Bush, Nina Dobrev, Derek Hough and Maroon 5’s James Valentine.
LOVE ISLAND begins as a group of single “Islanders” come together in a stunning villa in Fiji, ready to embark on a summer of love, friendships and ultimately, relationships. Every few days the Islanders must couple-up – those who fail to find a partner to couple-up with risk being dumped from the island. Islanders are on the lookout for romance, but the road to love doesn’t always run smoothly. Challenges abound with new Islander arrivals and dramatic twists as friendships and relationships form. In addition to choosing their partners wisely, Islanders must also win the hearts of viewers, who have the opportunity to shape events on screen and ultimately crown one lucky couple the winner who will then have the chance to walk away with both love and the cash prize.
