Premiere Date: Monday, June 9 |
New episodes: every night at 9pm BST |
Channel: ITV2 |
US stream: Hulu (US) |
Watch anywhere: Stream from anywhere with NordVPN |
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The two villas merged last night in a sweet and salty firepit recoupling. A bikini-clad Meg and Emily prayed together under the awning that Dejon and Tommy would return home committed to them. Well, at least one of them got their wish! The OG villa girls sat snuggled beside the latest cohort of buff bombshells, waiting to see if their fellas men came back alone or with another girl. Everyone melted to see Dejon return to "my Meg," proving his loyalty to their relationship. Much more awkward was Toni and Harrison’s reunion, as they barked at each other across the firepit and in front of their new partners. And Love Island left us on an almighty cliffhanger when a grinning Tommy returned arm-in-arm with Liverpudlian lovely Lucy. How will Emily react to the betrayal? Find out tonight with our guide below, which explains how to watch Love Island UK Season 12 online on ITVX and 100% free from anywhere.
Yes, fans can expect an especially epic few months ahead. The villa residents of Love Island USA Season 7 have already started cracking on, with episodes now streaming on Peacock, so expect a whole lotta Love Island action over the next two months. Meanwhile, the show's UK promo reassures viewers that, rather than reinventing the wheel, we can expect lots more of what keeps us hooked: bigger twists, more bombshells, emotional break-ups, and sloppy make-up snogs. All best enjoyed, of course, with a refreshing side of Iain Sterling’s snarky commentary.
There was a controversial cast shakeup, with Kyle Ashman stepping down for "personal reasons" and pro-rugby player Conor taking his place. Now it's time to slap on the Factor 50 and get grafting if our islanders want to win that £50,000 prize money. Because, as we know too well, those left single or who give their fellow contestants the ick are in danger of being dumped from the island.
So, who are some of this season's amorous islanders? Among them is Shakira (Shakira!). Not the singer, but a market specialist from Burnley. There’s 22-year-old Tommy Bradley, who spends as much time grooming himself as he does running his landscaping business, and former firebreather Sophie Lee. Semi-pro footballer Harry, a body double for Arsenal’s Declan Rice, is hoping to settle down with “the girl next door," while Alima Gagio is looking to find her own Disney prince.
Yes, it’s giving steamy dating drama! And you can catch every moment as we explain below. Read on for how to watch Love Island UK Season 12 and stream each episode for free and from anywhere in the world.
Where to Watch Love Island UK Season 12 online free in the UK
Let the Love Island games, begin! The new series premiered on Monday, June 9 and viewers can watch Love Island UK Season 12 and catch all the villa action every evening.
You can enjoy the spicy drama daily live on ITV2 and ITVX every night at 9pm BST, with Saturday night's Unseen Bits offering exclusive unseen footage from earlier in the week.
Our inimitable hostess Maya Jama will also present Love Island: Aftersun, the series' companion show where a panel of Love Island super fans discuss the biggest villa shakeups that week. It will air after Sunday night's episode at around 10pm BST.
ITV2 is a free-to-air channel in the UK, though it requires a TV licence to watch live. However, you don't need one to watch catch-up TV, which you can do so via ITVX, ITV's on-demand streaming platform.
Sign up is free for an ITVX account. All you need is an email address and a UK postcode (e.g. EC1N 2ST).
Abroad? Use a VPN using the instructions below to access ITVX back home
How to watch Love Island UK 2025 from anywhere
If you're a UK citizen on vacation or working overseas, you can watch Love Island UK Season 12 and stream every episode just like you would back home.
While ITVX is only available to Brits and blocks access from IP addresses outside of the UK, there's a handy piece of software called a VPN which can change your IP address, allowing you to watch UK TV online from anywhere by making it look like you're accessing streaming services from any country in the world.
For example, UK citizens in the States can subscribe to a VPN, join a UK based server and tune into all the programmes on ITVX from anywhere in the world, just like you would back home.
Step-by-step of using a VPN to unblock:
1. Choose your ideal VPN and install – our go-to recommendation for unblocking is NordVPN, costing from $3.99 a month with its 2-year plan.
2. Connect to a server – for ITVX, for example, you'll want to connect to a server based in the UK.
3. Go to the stream you wish to access - for Love Island UK Season 12, head to ITVX.
Watch Love Island Season 12 in the US
Hulu is the home of the hit dating show in the US. And, in good news, subscribers can now watch Love Island UK Season 12 online, which debuted on Thursday, June 12. Note, however, that episodes are airing just a few days behind their UK debut.
To watch Love Island UK on Hulu you only need its on-demand plan, starting from $9.99 a month (or $18.99 a month to ditch commercials). That's after a very generous 30-day Hulu free trial for new members. Don't forget you can also bundle Hulu together with the House of Mouse service for a great value Disney Plus price of just $10.99 a month, too.
Remember, if you're a Brit abroad and want to watch via ITV, you can always port yourself back home and watch concurrent with the UK using a VPN.
Watch Love Island UK Season 12 in Australia
Those seeking Love Island UK action will find it on Channel 9's on-demand service, 9Now, with episodes dropping from Wednesday, June 11. Brand-new installments arrive just a few days behind the UK and will be released every day until the finale.
100% free to use, you can watch Love Island UK and more through 9Now. All you need to do is sign up with your email and password.
Don't forget: 9Now content is accessible to Aussies only. So if you're from Down Under but away from home, you can simply sign up to a VPN to appear right back at home.
Watch Love Island Season 12 in New Zealand
The villa is now open for Kiwi fans! Love Island UK Season 12 premiered on TVNZ+ Wednesday, June 11, with the season's run about 48 hours behind their initial broadcast on ITV. Episodes will drop daily for its eight week run.
Signing up is easy and 100% free to do. Simply pop in your details including an email address and password – no zip code required!
Watch Love Island UK in Canada
It went dark for awhile, but Canadians can now watch Love Island UK Season 12 online with a subscription to Hayu. Episodes are dropping daily, but are a couple of weeks behind their UK broadcast.
Of course, if you're a Canadian traveling south of the border but want to access Hayu back home, you can do so with a VPN (likewise if you're a Brit wanting to connect to ITVX).
Everything you need to know about Love Island UK Season 12
Who Are The Love Island UK Season 12 Contestants?
- Tommy Bradley, 22, landscape gardener from Hertfordshire
- Blu Chegini, 26, construction project manager from London *
- Megan Clarke, 24, musical theatre performer and energy broker from Dublin *
- Harry Cooksley, 30, gold-trader and semi-pro footballer from Guildford, Surrey
- Helena Ford, 29, cabin crew from London
- Alima Gagio, 23, a wealth management executive from Glasgow, Scotland *
- Ben Holbrough, 23, private hire taxi driver from Gloucester, Gloucestershire
- Shakira Khan, 22, marketing employee from Burnley, Lancashire
- Sophie Lee, 29, motivational speaker and author from Darwen, Lancashire *
- Megan “Meg” Moore, 25, payroll specialist from Southampton, Hampshire
- Dejon Noel-Williams, 26, personal trainer from Watford, Hertfordshire
- Conor Phillips, 25, professional rugby player from Limerick, Ireland
- Antonia "Toni" Laites, 24, pool party waitress from Connecticut, US
- Remell Mullings, 24, fitness influencer from Essex *
- Shea Mannings, 25, semi-pro footballer from Bristol *
- Emily Moran, 24, insurance development executive from Aberdare, Wales
- Malisha Jordan, 24, teaching assistant from Broxbourne *
- Yasmin Pettet, 24, commercial banking executive from London
- Harrison Solomon, 22, US college soccer player from Derby
- Caprice Alexandra, 26, nursery owner from Romford *
- Giorgio Russo, 30, account manager from Maidstone
- Poppy Harrison, 22, dental nurse from Staffordshire *
- Will Means, 25, personal trainer from Norfolk *
- Billykiss Azeez, 28, content creator from Dublin
- Ryan Bannister, 27, office retail support worker from Chesterfield *
- Andrada Pop, 27, nail technician from Dublin
- Emma Munro, 30, hydrogeologist from Norwich
- Lauren Wood, 26, dog walker from York
- Lucy Quinn, 21, makeup artist from Liverpool
- Rheo Parnell, 26, ring girl from Nuneaton
- Yasmin “Yaz” Broom, 26, DJ from Manchester
- Boris Vidović, 28, model from Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Cacherel "Cach" Mercer, 24, professional dancer from East London
- Chris Middleton, 29, commercial real estate asset manager from Manchester
- Jamie Rhodes, 26, electrical engineer from Barking, East London
- Martin Enitan, 23, model from South London
- Ty Isherwood, 23, site engineer from Barnsley
* islanders that have been dumped from the villa
† islander walked
Who Are The Love Island UK Season 12 couples?
- Conor and Billykiss
- Ben and Helena
- Tommy and Emily
- Georgio and Yasmin
- Harrison and Toni
- Harry and Shakira
Who Is The Host Of Love Island UK Season 12?
Maya Jama is back as host of the OG series for her fourth time since taking over from Laura Whitmore in 2023. The British TV presenter and DJ has proven very popular in the role, also nabbing the mantle of host for Peacock's Love Island Games, and since 2024, Love Island: All-Stars.
Where Is Love Island UK Season 12 Being Filmed?
Love Island UK will once more return to Mallorca, an island off the coast of Spain, for its latest instalment of steamy drama and romantic infatuation.
The villa is situated near Sant Llorenc des Cardassar. This is the villa that was built for Season 9 of the reality dating show and is the fourth villa to be constructed for the show.
Who Won Love Island UK Season 11?
Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan were crowned the winners of Love Island UK 2024! They recieved 41% of the public vote, beating out Ciaran Davies and Nicole Samuel to the £50,000 prize.
When Do Episodes Of Love Island: Aftersun Air?
Love Island: Aftersun will air on ITV2 and ITVX every Sunday at around 10pm BST, following that evening's broadcast of the main show. The companion series will serve up piping hot takes from superfans and former contestants on the latest villa drama.
When Is The Love Island UK Season 12 Finale?
This year's run of the hit ITV dating series is expected to conclude on Monday, August 4.
