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Love Island USA season 7 was set to premiere on June 3, 2025, at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT on Peacock. The platform had shared updates about it and announced Ariana Madix as the new host. But when the scheduled time came, the episode was not available to watch. Many viewers did not understand what was happening and started asking questions online.
Peacock posted on X, shortly after 9 pm ET:
“WE GOT A TEXT! Tonight’s episode will be slightly delayed. But it is worth the wait. Stay tuned!” the post read.
The post did not offer any explanation but acknowledged the delay. The episode finally became available on Peacock around 6:40 pm PT. By then, social media was filled with hilarious reactions. After the release, Peacock posted again on X:
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“Thank you for your patience! The Love Island USA episode is officially live now. Enjoy the premiere."
Peacock acknowledges delay, but Love Island USA fans were already reacting online
When the premiere failed to appear at the scheduled time, many viewers turned to social media for answers. Peacock’s message confirmed the delay but didn’t give a clear reason. Some users speculated about technical issues, especially after Canadian viewers reported being able to watch the episode on the CTV streaming service.
The network later posted another update saying, “The Love Island USA episode is officially live now.” But by then, the delay had already triggered a wave of memes and quotes.
“What intern made this extreme delay of Love Island premiere. Don’t they know we are grown ass adults with jobs in the morning and bed time is NOW,” one user joked.
"Not even the first week yet love island done pissed me awf with this delay," another viewer wrote.
"Tweeting this when it’s already late is foul," a person wrote.
The delay also brought comparisons to past live stream mishaps on other platforms, with viewers expressing confusion over how a premiere could be missed despite pre-scheduled promotion. While Peacock did not provide a follow-up explanation, the issue was resolved within 40 minutes.
High expectations after season 6 fueled more attention for Love Island USA premiere
The delay came at a time when Love Island USA had built momentum from a successful sixth season. Viewers were waiting for the new season, which brings a group of singles to a villa where they form connections and face challenges. Ariana Madix, known for her role in Vanderpump Rules, was announced as the new host and featured in the show’s promotions.
The cast of the latest season had also been revealed in advance, including islanders like Helena Ford, Dejon Noel-Williams, and Alima Gagio. The network teased new twists, romantic challenges, and summer drama leading into the season.
After the premiere was released, fans began discussing both the late drop and the cast introductions. The episode featured Ariana Madix’s first entrance into the villa. Her introduction was shared widely after the premiere, and viewers began picking early favorites from the cast.
Peacock also used this moment to remind audiences about its upcoming spinoff, Love Island: Beyond the Villa, which will follow familiar faces from season 6.
Catch the episode premiere of Love Island USA season 7 currently streaming on Peacock.
