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As the drama happening across the pond continues to take over social media, it is being compared to Love Island UK by the fan base of both versions. As Love Island USA season 7 enthralls audiences with its high-stakes turns, shocking newcomers, and more emotionally vulnerable moments, more and more UK fans are demanding that the original show step up and match that intensity and representation.
With episodes full of recouplings, varied casting, and a new host who breathed new life into the concept, the USA spin-off had a brief but thrilling run in Fiji this spring. Watchers have been left wondering why Love Island UK Season 12 can't equal its US counterpart in terms of pace, intensity, and inclusion. It feels longer, has fewer surprises, and offers less emotional depth, especially when it comes to the Black participants.
Fans observe that Love Island USA avoids the tokenism that marred the UK version and instead offers more drama and respect for Black women on television. UK viewers are now saturating social media with comparisons after the US version received accolades for its vitality, emotional honesty, and enhanced representation.
A viewer of both versions wrote,
"You see why I love #LoveIslandUSA there is always drama be it valid drama or uncalled for drama … #LoveIslandUK do better pls …"
Another fan shared on X,
"Love Island USA: Black women are celebrated and FOUGHT OVER. Love Island UK: Black women are taunted, critiqued, dismissed, “not my type” #LoveIsland #LoveIslandUSA #LoveIslandUK @ITVX @peacock"
"#LoveIslandUK fell off so bad this year am sorry but #LoveIslandUSA has it🌚," a tweet read.
More fans compared both versions based on different aspects.
"People of colour need to let #LoveIslandUK's target audience enjoy the show by themselves. Let the ratings tank. Stop making tik toks about it. Youre literally feeding their BS. #LoveIslandUSA is 100x better. Not perfect. But more inclusive and ofcom aren't restricting you!!"
"Knowing I’m gonna get real entertainment at 9pm EST today after watching the Love Island UK abomination #loveislandusa #loveisland #loveislanduk," an X user shared.
Love Island UK Season 12 gets compared with the USA version online
Love Island UK Season 12 and its American counterpart have been the subject of several comparisons on social media as viewers point out the glaring contrasts in production and tempo. Supporters have mentioned that the US version includes higher-budget elements, such as dance routines and pyrotechnics, better respect for women of all colors, and keep-you-on-the-edge drama, which keeps viewers interested all the time.
Beyond its spectacle value, the U.S. version has received recognition for its diverse cast and genuine emotional connections. The UK program is attacked for being slower-paced and more predictable, while social media users praise its stories for having more genuine representation, stronger connections, and less manufactured drama, particularly among Black women.
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Watch Love Island UK on ITV2 and ITVX at 9 pm and Love Island USA on Peacock at 9/8c.
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