Love Island USA Unveils 12 Season 8 Islanders for 2026 Premiere

6 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · May 28

Twelve starting islanders were announced for Love Island USA Season 8 on May 28, with Peacock naming the full opening cast for the 2026 season.
The lineup includes Kenzie Annis, Zach Georgiou, Vasana Montgomery, Sean Reifel, KC Chandler, Melanie Moreno, Bryce Dettloff, Trinity Tatum, Aniya Harvey, Sincere Rhea, Beatriz Hatz and Gabriel Vasconcelos.
California supplies 3 contestants — Beatriz Hatz, KC Chandler and Los Angeles-based Melanie Moreno and Bryce Dettloff — while the cast also spans Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Oregon.
Zach Georgiou adds a returning franchise link: the Birmingham, England native is the brother of Charlie Georgiou, who appeared on Season 7.

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