12 Shows LikeLove Islandto Watch After the Dramatic Season 6 Reunion

Mar. 15, 2025

Serena Page and Ignacio Ferrari on ‘Love Island’.Photo:Kim Nunneley/Peacock/Getty

Kim Nunneley/Peacock/Getty

Missing the villa?

The success ofLove Island USAseason 6— which became the no. 1 most-viewed reality show across all streaming platforms, pre Nielsen — proves the series is as popular as ever.

Set on a secluded villa in Fiji, the reality dating show follows a group of singles as they couple up (and re-couple up), compete in challenges and test their relationships over six weeks. Oh, and there’s a twist: viewer participation is one of those tests.

To remain in the villa and stand a chance at winning the $100,000 cash prize, contestants must win the hearts of each other, and the public, as the audience’s votes determine who is safe or at risk of going home.

If you’ve already watched all of theLove Islandfranchise, and are still reeling from the season 6 reunion bombshells, there are plenty of other titles you can check out to get your fix of romance, tropical views and of course, drama.

From competition series to romance reality shows, here are 12 shows to watch if you’re a fan ofLove Island.

Big Brother

‘Big Brother: Celebrity Edition’.Bill Inoshita/CBS/Getty

Bill Inoshita/CBS/Getty

Big Brotheris a social experiment where strategy and social skills are put to the test as constantly surveilled contestants compete against one another for a big cash prize. But when a group of strangers live in a secluded house together for nearly 100 days, there’s bound to be some love stories, too.

If you miss watching theLove Islandcontestants go head-to-head during the challenges,Big Brothermight fill that void.

Bachelor in Paradise

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LikeLove Island,Bachelor in Paradiseplaces a handful of singles (who have all previously been onThe Bachelorfranchise) in a tropical setting to lounge together, go on dates and find their person. Similar to howLove Islandbrings in “bombshells,” relationships are tested when new ex-Bachelorcontestants join the cast throughout the season.

There’s no final winner; instead, those who don’t find love are sent home during rose ceremonies, while some strong couples may end up engaged. But the two shows do share a fun connection: formerLove Island USAhostSarah Hyland is married to theBachelor in ParadisebartenderWells Adams.

Bachelor Pad

‘Bachelor Pad’.Rick Rowell/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty

Rick Rowell/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty

WhileBachelor in Paradiserelates to the tropical villa environment in Fiji, Bachelor PadsharesLove Island’scompetition element.

In thisBachelorspinoff series, contestants who didn’t find love on the reality show franchisecompete in challenges to win a big cash prize — and hopefully fall in love.

Temptation Island

‘Temptation Island’.USA Networks/Everett/Shutterstock

USA Networks/Everett/Shutterstock

If the tropical Fiji views ofLove Islandleave you dreaming of blue waters and palm trees,Temptation Islandis the perfect show for you.

Are You the One?

‘Are You the One’.MTv

MTv

Similar toLove Island, participants engage in challenges, attend match-up ceremonies and live together for several weeks, all while competing for a cash prize. They have 10 chances to identify their “perfect match.” If everyone succeeds, they collectively win a $1 million prize.

Too Hot to Handle

Too Hot To Handle.Netflix

If you thinkLove Island’sCasa Amor drama is messy, just wait until you watchToo Hot to Handle. This show takes a group of singles to paradise to find love and make deep connections.

The caveat: to be eligible for the $100,000 cash prize, they must remain celibate.Too Hot to Handlealso marked the beginning ofFrancesca FaragoandHarry Jowsey’s rise to reality television stardom.

Perfect Match

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If you just can’t get enough ofHarry Jowsey’s drama, you can also catch him again onPerfect Match. LikeLove Island,this show features compatibility challenges and matchups leading to the strongest couple winning a large cash prize.

Although some of the contestants are strangers, many have met as they have all been on a previous Netflix reality show, includingLove is Blind, Too Hot to HandleandThe Circle.

Ex on the Beach

‘Ex on the Beach’.MTv

Remember onLove Island UK’seighth season when Gemma’s ex-boyfriend Jacques showed up and stirred chaos in her love story?

Well, that’s basically what you’ll find onEx on the Beach, on which a group of singles are sent to a beach house to find love, but get a shock when their former love interests are invited along to stir up drama, test their relationships and maybe even rekindle old flames.

FBOY Island

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If one of your favorite parts ofLove Islandis finding out if the winners keep the cash prize for themselves or split it with their partner, you’ll love the intrigue and drama ofFBOY Island.

Milf Manor

‘Milf Manor’.TLC

TLC

In this reality dating show, single women between 40 and 60 years old stay at a retreat in Mexico to find love with single men in their 20s.

Naked and Afraid of Love

naked and afraid of love.

If you thought meeting someone new in a swimsuit or lingerie was scary onLove Island,just wait until you watchNaked and Afraid of Love.

In this reality dating series, eight women and eight men meet each other completely naked — leaving no physical aspect to the imagination — and work backward toward their emotional connection and finding love.

Dated & Related

Netflix Dated & Related.

When Kaylor video chatted with her family onLove Island USA’s sixth season, her sister held back no mercy in expressing her dislike for her older sister’s new boyfriend. Now, imagine that dynamic with the siblings actually living together in the villa, each searching for love.

Dated & Relatedtakes this concept to the next level, as single siblings enter a villa in the south of France, hoping to find love for themselves — and their siblings — and a chance to win the $100,000 cash prize.

source: people.com