Love Island Games returns Sept 16 to Fiji with international cast

Love Island Games returns to television on Sept. 16, bringing a new batch of fan favorite contestants from multiple international editions of the Love Island franchise to a villa in Fiji, Peacock announced. The spinoff series, returning after a two year hiatus, will be hosted by Love Island USA alum Ariana Madix and narrated by comedian Iain Stirling, with Maura Higgins hosting the weekly recap Love Island Aftersun and former islander Cely Vazquez serving as social ambassador.

Peacock released a teaser and contestant photos on Sept. 9, introducing a 14-member opening cast that includes familiar faces from recent U.S. seasons. Among the Americans headed to Fiji are Andreina Santos, Charlie Georgiou and Christopher Seeley from Love Island USA season 7, Andrea Carmona from season 6, Isaiah Campbell from season 4, Josh Goldstein from season 3, Kay Kay Gray from season 5, and Kendall Washington from season 6. International returnees listed by producers include Lucinda Strafford, who has appeared on both U.K. and Australian editions, Mert Okatan, Garbi Denteh, Nicola Gauci BordaWarr, Solene Favreau and Tyrique Hyde.

Contestant backgrounds vary. Solene Favreau competed on Love Island...