The episode guide for Love Island USA season 6 mentioned the reunion episode, in which the Islanders return to reveal the truth about one another. This episode was divided into two parts, and part 2 of the Love Island reunion was scheduled to air on August 19, 2024.
Hosted by Ariana Madix, the reunion special brought back several unanswered questions, including confirmation of couples still together after the finale.
Moreover, the episode confirmed that Page and Kordell, Kateb and Harichi, and Craig and Rodriguez have decided to take their relationship to the next level along with Washington and Jacky, who debunked speculations about their split.
As the contestants talked about their lives outside the island and the struggle to find the balance, viewers hoped for a part 2 of the Love Island reunion as listed on Peacock’s official website and the Google episode guide.
Despite its expected release date, part 2 is yet to hit the screens as there seems to be some delay on the episode, but the show’s team hasn’t publicly released any statement.
Further, viewers worry that part 1’s 80-minute runtime wasn’t enough to cover all the issues, as it focused its major portion on unaired footage rather than contestants like Conor, who had a major fallout this season.
Viewers show dissatisfaction with the reunion episode and want another release from Love Island!
Soon after part one’s release, Love Island received many viewers ready to jump the gun with their feedback and criticism.
The reunion episode came a month after the season finale, which aired on July 21, 2024, and people had high expectations that the producers couldn’t meet.
Moreover, fans took to social media, especially Twitter, to talk about the latest release, where one of the users wrote, “The reunion spending 20 minutes on the damn firepit convo and leaving no time for everyone to jump Connor. peacock you’ve pissed me off for the last time.“
Similarly, another user expressed their reaction to the episode, “You mean to tell me THAT was how they decided to end THE love island season 6??? that reunion wasn’t shit im honesty convinced its a secret double drop and part 2 is coming out tomorrow night causeee?“
So much happened in part one, from Washington and Jacky talking about their struggles to Kateb asking the fans to stop the toxicity and Martin calling out Evans for lying to her after their departure from the show.
As many hope for a part 2, the production team might be delaying the release given the show’s popularity and anticipation among the fans.
The cast member noted that the shooting lasted much longer than what hit the screens on August 19, suggesting a strong possibility that the team edited the content to increase viewership.
Additional Information
- Since its release on June 11, 2024, Love Island season 6 has received an overall rating of 4 stars out of 5 on Rotten Tomatoes.
- The Casa Girls of the Island revealed struggles with difficult positions within the show and online hate after their departure on the reunion episode.
- Love Island USA season 6 is streaming on Peacock and is available exclusively to viewers from the States.
