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Love Island USA Is Casting for 2027 Right Now! What to Know (DETAILS)

Calling all singles wanting to search for love in Fiji: Season 9 is looking for the next round of heartthrobs.

By Jessica White

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Key Takeaways

  • Love Island USA is officially casting for Season 9 in summer 2027, with applications now open for singles age 18 and older who want to head to the Villa in Fiji.
  • Applicants must complete a detailed questionnaire about their personality, dating history, relationship goals, hobbies, and partner preferences, along with submitting recent photos and videos.
  • Selected candidates may advance through interviews and background screenings before final casting, with updates and casting announcements shared through City Media Casting and the show’s casting directors on social media.

If you think you have what it takes to survive Casa Amor week or turn heads as the next Bombshell, we've got great news for you: Love Island USA is officially casting for the summer of 2027.

How to Watch

The Love Island USA Season 8 reunion premieres exclusively on Peacock on Monday, August 31 at 9 p.m. ET.

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If you've ever daydreamed about screaming "I've got a text!" while living it up in the Villa, now's your chance to find love under the Fijian sun. Love Island USA is officially searching for the next group of steamy singles ready for romance, unforgettable friendships, and plenty of twists and turns along the way. While Love Island USA fans are still buzzing about everything that went down in Season 8 — with a highly-awaited reunion dropping August 31 on Peacock — it's already time to start looking ahead to next summer.

Love Island USA's official Instagram blasted the announcement for all fans to see, captioning the post, "Attention baddies! Casting is open NOW for 2027. Apply to the link in our bio to be an Islander!"

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The social media announcement has already garnered plenty of buzz as the search for the Season 9 cast of Love Island USA begins. Who will steal our hearts next? Learn more below.

Love Island USA is officially casting for Season 9

Melanie Moreno, Trinity Celeste Tatum, Mackenzie "Kenzie" Brooke Annis, Ariana Madix, and Kayda Reese Bosse walking and cheering together Love Island USA Season 8 Episode 18.

That's right, it's time to build our new iconic Villa lineup, and it could include you! Participants must be at least 18 years old to apply to appear on Love Island USA. Aside from the lengthy questionnaire, Love Island USA applicants will also be asked to submit recent photos and videos so casting producers can get a sense of their personality before moving forward in the process. In true Love Island fashion, it's all about finding confident, authentic singles who are ready to put themselves out there in the search for love. 

City Media Casting processes applications for Love Island USA. Interested Islanders can also follow Love Island USA's Lead Casting Director, Nasche Kerkes and Supervising Casting Director Jodi Thomas to find casting call announcements, behind-the-scenes highlights, and everything to know about joining in on the Villa festivities.

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Obsessed with Love Island? You'll Love Next Gen NYC!

Looking to binge-watch more reality TV after Love Island? Bravo's addictive series Next Gen NYC has entered the chat. 

Next Gen NYC  follows several of the Real Housewives' children—including Brooks Marks (Meredith Marks' son) and Gia Giudice (Teresa Giudice's daughter)—as they navigate careers, friendships, and relationships in New York City. The series also stars influencers like Emira D'Spain and children of prominent Hollywood figures, like Ava Dash, daughter of iconic record executive Damon Dash. 

Season 2 of Next Gen NYC starts Wednesday, June 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo. Episodes will be available to stream next day on Peacock. Season 1 of the show is available to stream on Peacock in full. 

What to know about applying for Love Island USA

The cast posing together in Love Island USA Season 8.

As prospective Islanders fill out the online casting application, they'll be expected to answer questions about themselves, their dating history, and what makes them stand out as a potential Islander. No stone is left unturned by the Love Island producers, who want to make sure they select Islanders well-aligned to find love in Fiji. The application covers everything from your relationship goals and former breakups to your hobbies, career, and what you're looking for in a partner. Honesty is the best policy to make sure you're actually Love Island USA material.

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Of course, the application is just the first step in what could be a whirlwind love story. Selected applicants will be contacted for further interviews as producers narrow down their pool of potential Islanders, with background screenings before final casting. Chosen Islanders will be expected to travel to Fiji in 2027, spending the summer navigating dramatic recouplings, shocking fan votes, and all the hallmark moments that have made Love Island USA such an obsession

Binge Love Island USA Season 8 Now!

Emmy-nominated Ariana Madix returned as host for Season 8 with a cast of sexy singles arriving in Fiji in search of love and new connections. After six weeks, one lucky couple won the $100,000 grand prize.

If you're already missing the Islanders a little too much, Love Island USA Seasons 4-8 are currently available to binge in their entirety, exclusively on Peacock! And if you're looking for something else to watch, there's plenty more romance, dramas, and reality TV to watch on Peacock — and we have the best recommendations.

To find the answers to all your burning questions about the show, stay updated right here on Peacock Blog!

Just think: your happily-ever-after in the Villa could be just one application away. In the meantime, don't miss the Season 8 reunion of Love Island USA on Monday, August 31 at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET, dropping exclusively on Peacock.

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