‘Love Island’ Season 2 Cast Spoilers & Twists

Even in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down nearly all television production, a few reality shows have managed to start new seasons. First Big Brother returned for its second all-star season and now everyone’s favorite romantic reality competition series Love Island is back for its second U.S. season, debuting Monday, August 24 with a two-hour premiere episode beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Ahead of the premiere, here’s what you need to know about the cast and the format.

The Cast

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Meet the 11 hotties who are single and ready to mingle on season two of Love Island. Additional Islanders will be introduced and announced as the season progresses.

Kaitlynn Anderson

Age: 27
Job: Promotions
Hometown: Lapeer, Michigan
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Self-written dating profile: “I enjoy bad food, dogs, festivals, Pilates, cooking and adventure!”
Learn more about Kaitlynn in our profile here.

Mackenzie Dipman

Age: 24
Job: Student
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Celebrity Crush: Matthew McConaughey – he is “a version of my dream man – a southern gentleman with a Texas accent.”
Learn more about Mackenzie in our profile here.

Tre Forte

Age: 25
Job: Personal trainer
Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Celebrity Crush: Rihanna
Learn more about Tre in our profile here.

James McCool

Age: 27
Job: Personal trainer
Hometown: Winchester, Virginia
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Ideal Romantic Partner: Funny, likes to laugh and doesn’t take life too seriously.
Learn more about James in our profile here.

Johnny Middlebrooks

Age: 22
Job: Student
Hometown: Chesapeake, Virginia
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Relationship role models: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
Learn more about Johnny in our profile here.

Justine Ndiba

Age: 27
Job: Billing coordinator/Go-go dancer
Hometown: Rockaway, New Jersey
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Ideal Romantic Partner: Tall, as she spends 80 percent of her time in heels. They must also be humble and respectful.
Learn more about Justine in our profile here.

Carrington Rodriguez

Age: 22
Job: Sales manager
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Self-written dating profile: “If dating was a sport, I have been a free agent for a while. Dare to get to know me, and you will see I am smart, genuine, nice and sexy at the right times.”
Learn more about Carrington in our profile here.

Connor Trott

Age: 23
Job: Auditor
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Self-written dating profile: He’s brainy, loves to sing karaoke and has been working on his dance moves in quarantine.
Learn more about Connor in our profile here.

Moira Tumas

Age: 28
Job: Shopping channel model
Hometown: Brielle, New Jersey
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Celebrity Crushes: Paul Rudd and Liam Hemsworth
Learn more about Moira in our profile here.

Cely Vazquez

Age: 24
Job: Legal secretary
Hometown: Sacramento, California
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Self-written dating profile: She was captain of her high school cheerleading team, is fluent in Spanish, and loves to sing and play guitar.
Learn more about Cely in our profile here.

Jeremiah White

Age: 22
Job: Store sales associate
Hometown: De Kalb, Mississippi
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Self-written dating profile: He is a self-proclaimed flirt who grew up on a farm and wants to show that special someone his southern hospitality.
Learn more about Jeremiah in our profile here.

The Twists and Format

Love Island USA – Meet The Season 2 IslandersQuarantine can’t stop these 11 sexy singles from looking for true love during lockdown. Summer will hit the highest temperatures yet when Season 2 of Love Island USA premieres with a two-hour episode on Monday, Aug. 24 at 8/7c on CBS and CBS All Access. LEARN MORE: https://www.cbs.com/shows/love-island/ Watch the two-hour Season 2 premiere of Love Island on Monday, Aug. 24 at 8/7c on CBS and CBS All Access. Then, escape with all-new episodes nightly—including Love Island: More To Watch, a two-hour weekly recap show each Saturday at 8/7c, featuring exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage—at 9/8c on CBS and CBS All Access. Subscribe To “Love Island USA” Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/2XlIjld For more content from “Love Island USA”, click HERE: https://bit.ly/345fF9X Like “Love Island USA” on Facebook HERE: https://bit.ly/31X6eH0 Follow “Love Island USA” on Twitter HERE: https://bit.ly/2PXeiSt Follow “Love Island USA” on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2E5l6uK U.S. Viewers Watch full episodes of “Love Island USA” HERE: https://bit.ly/3g7iSrL Get the CBS app for iPhone & iPad HERE: https://cbs.app.link/5j1qgD0b0X Get the CBS app for Android phone & tablet HERE: https://cbs.app.link/6CJTgh7b0X Enjoy new episodes of shows you love across devices the next day, stream live TV, and watch full seasons of CBS fan favorites anytime, anywhere with CBS All Access Plus, stream “Chappelle’s Show,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “The Challenge,” “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” and many more hit series recently added from MTV, Comedy Central, Smithsonian Channel, BET, and Nickelodeon. Subscribe now! https://bit.ly/3iNiVLa2020-08-17T16:00:31Z

The romance begins when a group of single “Islanders” are thrown together in a villa on top of Caesars Entertainment’s boutique hotel, The Cromwell in Las Vegas. They will be embarking on a journey of dating, romance and ultimately relationships. Every few days the Islanders have to pair up, and those who are not coupled up are at risk of being “dumped” from the island. Challenges abound with intriguing new islanders arriving and dramatic twists at every turn.

In addition to choosing their partners wisely, Islanders must also win the hearts of viewers who have the opportunity to shape events on screen and ultimately crown one lucky couple the winner, who will then have the chance to walk away with both love and the cash prize.

Fans can truly immerse themselves in the experience by using the Love Island app for around-the-clock content, messages and all the gossip from inside the villa. Users get a say in who is hot and who is not, can stir things up by deciding who stays and who goes packing, and will receive exclusive updates straight to the palm of their hand.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Love Island USA – New Twists Will Keep Islanders On Their Toes In Season 2For Season 2, Love Island is coming back bigger and bolder than before. Learn more about what the Islanders can expect while living in Las Vegas and placing their bets on big romance. Watch the two-hour Season 2 premiere of Love Island USA on Monday, Aug. 24 at 8/7c on CBS and CBS All Access. LEARN MORE: https://www.cbs.com/shows/love-island/ Watch the two-hour Season 2 premiere of Love Island on Monday, Aug. 24 at 8/7c on CBS and CBS All Access. Then, escape with all-new episodes nightly at 9/8c—including Love Island: More To Watch, a two-hour weekly recap show each Saturday at 8/7c, featuring exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage—on CBS and CBS All Access. Subscribe To “Love Island USA” Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/2XlIjld For more content from “Love Island USA”, click HERE: https://bit.ly/345fF9X Like “Love Island USA” on Facebook HERE: https://bit.ly/31X6eH0 Follow “Love Island USA” on Twitter HERE: https://bit.ly/2PXeiSt Follow “Love Island USA” on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2E5l6uK U.S. Viewers Watch full episodes of “Love Island USA” HERE: https://bit.ly/3g7iSrL Get the CBS app for iPhone & iPad HERE: https://cbs.app.link/5j1qgD0b0X Get the CBS app for Android phone & tablet HERE: https://cbs.app.link/6CJTgh7b0X Enjoy new episodes of shows you love across devices the next day, stream live TV, and watch full seasons of CBS fan favorites anytime, anywhere with CBS All Access Plus, stream “Chappelle’s Show,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “The Challenge,” “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” and many more hit series recently added from MTV, Comedy Central, Smithsonian Channel, BET, and Nickelodeon. Subscribe now! https://bit.ly/3iNiVLa Visit the Love Island USA store! Open NOW: https://amzn.to/327Ow2W Get your personalized Love Island USA official water bottle HERE: https://amzn.to/2ZZREMa — Love Island features a group of single “Islanders” who come together in a stunning setting, ready to embark on a summer of love, friendships and, ultimately, relationships. Every few days, the Islanders must couple up—those who fail to find a partner to couple up with risk being dumped from the island. Islanders are on the lookout for romance, but the road to love doesn’t always run smoothly. Challenges abound with new Islander arrivals and dramatic twists as friendships and relationships form. In addition to choosing their partners wisely, Islanders must also win the hearts of viewers, who have the opportunity to shape events on screen and ultimately crown one lucky couple the winner, who will then have the chance to walk away with both love and the cash prize.2020-08-20T15:57:10Z

As the health and safety of everyone involved in Love Island is the highest priority, ITV will follow specific health and safety protocols for COVID-19. All Las Vegas staff and crew working on the production and all cast participating will be within quarantined “bubbles” where they will undergo isolation before production begins and be tested prior to beginning work, and the cast will be tested prior to their participation.

They will also all be regularly tested throughout the season, as well as screened daily for symptoms. Crew and staff will be required to wear PPE and work in pods to enhance social distancing. Stringent and ongoing cleaning and disinfecting protocols in filming and production areas will be in place. In addition, COVID-19 compliance officers will be on staff to monitor and enforce all health and safety COVID-19 protocols.

Hosted by Arielle Vandenberg and Matthew Hoffman, the show will air every night at 9 p.m. with a Saturday recap episode called Love Island: More to Love from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET/PT.

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