Summer might be over, but the Villa drama never is. Meet the reality stars competing for love (and cash) on Love Island Games season 2

Summer might be over, but the Villa drama never is.

Meet the reality stars competing for love (and cash) on *Love Island Games *season 2

Summer might be over, but the Villa drama never is.

By Shania Russell

September 9, 2025 3:00 p.m. ET

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Lucinda Strafford, Tyrique Hyde, and Andreina Santos star in season 2 of 'Love Island Games'. Credit:

Game on, *Love Island *fans.

After a summer full of controversy, cheating allegations and steamy hookups, the Villa drama is continuing into fall with a second season of *Love Island Games.*

Once again, the spinoff is bringing together several *Love Island* fan favorites who are ready to find love while competing for a jackpot prize. The premise of the show remains the same: all the classic trappings of the Villa — dating, eliminations, re-couplings, unexpected arrivals, and nonstop drama — but with even more competition! The Islanders will compete to be the last couple standing and claim their share of $100,000.

Like the flagship series, *Love Island Games *is hosted by Bravo alum Ariana Madix.

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The first round of Islanders entering the Villa includes* Love Island* singles from around the globe, including the United Kingdom, United States, France, Malta, Belgium, and the Netherlands. And that's not all — as usual, there will be more Islanders joining throughout the season.

For now, Peacock has unveiled the cast of singles who will populate the Villa when the show returns on Sept. 16. Check them out below.**

Andrea Carmona (Season 6, USA)

Andrea Carmona.

"Last season I kinda got robbed — pun intended," says Andrea, lampshading her messy season 6 entanglement with Rob Rausch. "But it's only up from here for me."

Andreina Santos (Season 7, USA)

Andreina Santos.

"Guess who's back? Now I know what to do baby," says the season 7 star, who was dumped four weeks into her Villa stay. "I know I can put my eggs in one basket. I'm ready to play the game… But I also just want to be loved."

Charlie Georgio (Season 7, USA)

Charlie Georgio.

Christopher Seeley (Season 7, USA)

Christopher Seeley.

"May the best man win!," says Seeley. In case of confusion, he adds, "Me! I'm the man. I don't give f— about stepping on toes, I'll step on whoever."

Garbi Denteh (Season 4, Belgium/Netherlands)

"I am not a very sporty person. But you don't see me coming," Denteh says. "I'm an underdog, I'm gonna come for you!"

Isaiah Campbell (Season 4, USA)

Isaiah Campbell.

"I'm here for love. The only thing I'm nervous about is the challenges," Campbell admits. "But we're gonna do it— in a speedo!"

Josh Goldstein (Season 3, USA)

Josh Goldstein.

Goldstein doesn't lack confidence: "I got the brains, I got the looks, I got the banter as they say. It's game day baby. Let's go!"

Kay Kay Gray (Season 5, USA)

"I'm just happy to be here so I can finally find my man," says Gray. "It'll be the ultimate win if I find love and we win the money together."

Kendall Washington (Season 6, USA)

Kendall Washington.

"Hand me by crown," Washington boldly declares. The season 6 alum adds that as much as he'd "love to win" the competition, he also loves the idea of finding something "real and authentic."

Lucinda Strafford (Season 7, UK & Season 5, Australia)

Lucinda Strafford.

"I've done U.K., I've done Australia and now it's like a worldwide one," says a hopeful Lucinda. "So third time lucky?"**

Mert Okatan (Season 2 & Season 3, Belgium/Netherlands)

Okatan isn't just coming to play — he's planning to win: "Before *Love Island*, I was a professional soccer player. So I'm naturally competitive, I hate to lose."

Nicola Gauci Borda-Warr (Season 1, Malta)

Nicola Gauci Borda-Warr.

Borda-Warr is ready for the physical challenges: "I have been preparing so hard, I dream about chickens! I've been eating so much protein. I went to the gym three times!"

Solene Favreau (Season 2, France)

Solene Favreau.

Tyrique Hyde (Season 10, UK)

"If I find a girl that I like and she's s--- at challenges, I'm gonna weigh up how much I like her," shares Tyrique, laying out his priorities. "Feelings change, money never changes."

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Season 2 of *Love Island Games *returns on Tuesday, September 16 with a two-hour premiere. New episodes will air every day at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET during premiere week. Afterwards, episodes will stream Thursdays through Tuesdays.**

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