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- Abby L’Bert, cleveland.com
“Love Island USA” season 8 came to an official close yesterday – Saturday, July 12 – with episode 35, the season finale. If you’re a fan who missed the finale live, there’s a way you can catch up on-demand using a free streaming option today
Last night’s finale streamed exclusively on Peacock and featured the final four couples competing for America’s vote and the show’s $100,000 grand prize
The episode also included the franchise’s traditional final dates, declarations of love, and the big winner reveal hosted by Ariana Madix
How to watch ‘Love Island USA’ season 8, episode 35 for free
Peacock remains the exclusive home of “Love Island USA” in the United States and it does not currently offer a free trial. Right now, DIRECTV offers a free trial as one of the most accessible and safe options for new customers to binge the entire season along with other Peacock programming
New users can access Peacock through DIRECTV by following a few simple steps:
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- Choose an eligible DIRECTV package. The ENTERTAINMENT package is the most budget-friendly option right now.
- Add Peacock Premium to your account as an add-on. DIRECTV’s Movies Extra Pack currently allows new users to watch Peacock for free for 2 months.
- Use your DIRECTV login to stream “Love Island USA” and other Peacock content.
- After the trial ends, you can cancel at any time, or stay to qualify for up to $30 off your first month.
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Fans can also stream episode 35 directly through Peacock Premium, which includes the complete Season 8 library; previous seasons of “Love Island USA;” “Love Island: Aftersun” and additional Peacock original programming and NBCUniversal content
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What happened in episode 35? (no spoilers)
The finale followed the remaining couples through their final day in Fiji before we learned the results of America’s nationwide vote. As with previous seasons, each couple enjoyed elaborate final dates and reflected on their journeys through the villa before the final ceremony
The season-ending episode concluded with Ariana Madix revealing the final rankings and announcing the winners of season 8. The winning couple received the franchise’s traditional $100,000 prize after surviving weeks of competition, public votes and relationship tests
What happened in episode 34?
Before the finale, season 8 delivered one of its most emotional stretches. The annual Family Day episode brought relatives and loved ones into the villa, allowing islanders to receive advice and reassurance about their relationships before the finale
Following America’s vote, two couples were eliminated:
- Kenzie Annis and Dylan Wrona
- KC Chandler and Tierra “Titi” Davis
Those departures narrowed the competition from six couples to four and officially set the stage for episode 35
Where the series stands now
Peacock recently announced that the “Love Island USA” season 8 reunion will stream on Aug. 31, with Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen serving as co-hosts. Peacock also confirmed that “Love Island: Beyond the Villa” will return for another season in 2027
DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT Package info for streaming ‘Love Island USA’
Here’s a quick breakdown of what the DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT package offers:
- 5-day free trial for eligible new subscribers
- $59.99/month for the first month
- $89.99/month regular monthly rate after promotional pricing ends
- Cancel anytime with no long-term commitment
- Access to 90+ live channels
- Includes local channels in many markets
- Watch popular sports networks, including ESPN
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage
- Unlimited simultaneous streams on your home network
Peacock Premium details
Since “Love Island USA” streams exclusively on Peacock, here’s what subscribers get with a Peacock plan:
- No free trial is currently available
- Peacock Premium: $10.99/month
- Peacock Premium Plus: $16.99/month
- Cancel anytime
- Stream all season 8 episodes of “Love Island USA”
- Watch companion series “Love Island: Aftersun”
- Access previous seasons of “Love Island USA”
- Stream hit content from NBC, Bravo, and Peacock Originals
- Watch live sports, special events, and select live programming
- Premium Plus includes fewer ads and the ability to download select content for offline viewing
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This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Cleveland.com staff
