Peacock renews Love Island USA for Season 9; Madix returns as host

Peacock has renewed Love Island USA for a ninth season, with Ariana Madix returning as host, per Deadline (26 August 2026). Peacock said the series ranked as its top streaming title for Summer 2026 to date. The Season 8 premiere drew over 19 billion minutes viewed, with 35% brand-new viewers. Madix earned her first Emmy nomination for hosting duties this year. ITV America produces; no Season 9 premiere date is set.