‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ Renewed for Season 2 — Season 7 Islanders Return in 2026
Peacock’s hit Love Island spinoff is officially coming back for another round of romance and reality drama. The streamer has renewed “Love Island: Beyond the Villa” for Season 2, this time reuniting fan-favorite contestants from Season 7 of Love Island USA as they navigate post-villa life in Los Angeles.
The new season begins production next week and is set to premiere in early 2026 exclusively on Peacock.
Season 2 Cast: Who’s Coming Back?
The returning cast for Beyond the Villa Season 2 includes several recognizable faces from Love Island USA Season 7:
- Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales — the Season 7 winners and former couple
- Jeremiah Brown
- Iris Kendall
- Pepe Garcia
- Clarke Carraway
- Hannah Fields
- TJ Palma
- Andreina Santos
- Gracyn Blackmore
- Belle-A Walker
These Islanders will once again live under one roof — but this time, it’s not about coupling up for love, it’s about navigating careers, friendships, and fame beyond the villa walls.
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Season two of #BeyondTheVilla arrives in 2026 on Peacock. pic.twitter.com/tQUe3wbSki
— Peacock (@peacock) November 7, 2025Notable Absences and Fan Reactions
While fans are excited for the show’s return, many have noticed some big names missing from the lineup.
Popular Season 7 contestants Nicole Jacky and Olivia Walker reportedly opted out of the spinoff to pursue external career opportunities, leaving many viewers disappointed.
On social media, reactions were mixed:
- Some fans expressed frustration over the exclusion of well-known cast members.
- Others criticized the decision to focus on what they called “lesser-known contestants,” predicting a potential dip in viewership.
Still, many loyal fans remain eager to see how the returning Islanders handle the pressures of real-world fame, relationships, and self-discovery in Los Angeles.
A Record-Breaking Franchise Continues
Love Island: Beyond the Villa quickly became Peacock’s most successful unscripted spinoff, with its first season setting streaming records on the platform.
Meanwhile, Love Island USA Season 7 became Peacock’s most-watched original season ever, amassing 18.4 billion minutes viewed across its six-week run.
Given the numbers, Peacock’s renewal comes as no surprise — and expectations for Season 2 are sky-high.
When to Watch ‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ Season 2
Filming begins next week, and fans can expect Love Island: Beyond the Villa Season 2 to drop on Peacock in early 2026.
With winners Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales reuniting on-screen and plenty of new drama brewing, this next installment promises to be the ultimate post-villa showdown.
