How to watch Love Island UK season 12 while traveling abroad

Love Island UK season 12 premieres on Monday, 9 June 2025 at 9 PM BST, airing exclusively on ITV2 and streaming on ITVX. New episodes will be released nightly from Monday to Saturday at 9 PM BST. Maya Jama returns as host, with fan favorite Iain Stirling providing the familiar voice-over. The villa in Mallorca, including the iconic Casa Amor, is set to welcome a new group of singles looking to couple up and win Love Island.

If you’re a UK fan heading abroad, or an international viewer, you might run into geo-blocks on streaming platforms like ITVX. These services often restrict access based on your location. To stay connected to Love Island UK season 12 while abroad, follow the steps below to bypass geo-restrictions and keep up with every episode.

How to watch Love Island UK for free?

1. Choose a VPN built for streaming. Pick a provider that reliably unblocks UK streaming platforms. My top picks are NordVPN, Surfshark, and ProtonVPN.
2. Install the VPN app. Download and sign in on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or smart TV device.
3. Select a server in the UK.
4. Open ITVX and find Love Island.
5. Start streaming. Log in or sign up using your information. You won’t need a paid plan, just ensure you use the correct server.

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Why you need a VPN to watch Love Island UK season 12 abroad

ITV2 and ITVX only work with UK IP addresses, so if you’re outside the UK, you’ll get an unavailable in your region message. Using a VPN lets you mask your real location by connecting through a UK server, making it look like you’re back home. That way, you won’t miss a single Love Island season 12 moment.

Where to watch Love Island UK season 12

Here’s a quick overview of where you can watch Love Island UK Season 12 around the world, including streaming platforms, what seasons are available, and notes on the latest season’s availability.

Region	Platforms	Available seasons	Cost	Notes on season 12
UK	ITV2 and ITVX	1-12	Free (ad-supported) or £5.99/month for Premium plan	Live on ITV2 and on-demand on ITVX within minutes of broadcast
Australia	9Now	1-12	Free (ad-supported)	All 12 seasons are available for free. S12 joins upon UK release
Canada	CTV	1-9	Free (ad-supported)	Seasons 1-9 available, and S12 not yet confirmed
US	Hulu	1-12	From $9.99/month	Episodes appear on Hulu 1 week after the UK broadcast

About Love Island UK

Love Island UK launched in 2015 and quickly became a global reality phenomenon. A group of singles live together in a sun-soaked villa, coupling up to avoid elimination. Viewers vote to eliminate couples and introduce new bombshells, with the final couple winning £50,000.

Love Island UK: season 12 at a glance

• Premiere date: Monday, 9 June 2025 at 9  PM  BST on ITV2 & ITVX
• Air schedule: Monday to Saturday, 9  PM  BST (catch-up on ITVX within minutes)
• Host: Maya Jama, returning for her third season
• Narrator: Iain Stirling, providing his funniest comments since season 1
• Location: Mallorca villa, Sa Vinyassa, with Casa Amor sub-villa
• New twists: the trailer promises more twists than ever in the show’s 10th anniversary season

What’s New in Season 12

Season 12 marks the show’s 10th anniversary, and producers have promised the most unpredictable season yet. Here are the key updates:

• Early Bombshell Disruption: For the first time, a bombshell — Toni Laites from Connecticut, USA — entered the villa during the premiere episode, immediately shaking up the initial couples.
• Refreshed Hideaway: The Hideaway has been toned down this year, with the removal of lingerie and adult accessories to shift focus back to romance and connection.
• More Diverse Cast: The lineup includes Islanders from varied backgrounds and professions, from motivational speakers and payroll specialists to water operatives and semi-pro athletes.
• Format Tweaks Teased: While the core format remains, producers have teased more twists, unexpected arrivals, and shake-ups to keep viewers guessing.
• 10th Anniversary Surprises: Special anniversary content, callbacks to previous seasons, and rumored return of fan-favorite formats (like viewer-voted challenges) are expected to drop throughout the season.

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