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Viewers who tune in to the Love Island Games Season 2 premiere will be greeted by a familiar face amongst the Islanders: Soléne Favreau.
Who is she? Why does she seem so familiar? Don’t worry if you can’t quite put your finger on how you recognize the 26-year-old, just keep reading.
Where have Love Island Games fans seen Soléne before?
Soléne is officially part of the red-hot cast of Love Island Games Season 2, but she’s also graced the small screen before, in fact, she’s in one of the summer’s hottest reality series!
The Cannes, France native is currently starring on Season 12 of Bravo’s Below Deck!
Since the 12th season of Below Deck premiered on June 2, Soléne has proven to be a polarizing fan favorite. Some may question her work ethic on the ship (she tends to take frequent “baby breaks” throughout a shift) or her propensity for hooking up with crew members. Still, Soléne intends to take all of her trademark confidence with her to Fiji in Season 2 of Love Island Games.
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However, that’s not the only show Soléne is famous for. Her time on Love Island Games will mark her second appearance in the iconic worldwide franchise. In 2023, Soléne starred in Season 3 of Love Island France, ultimately finishing in third place alongside Nicolò Ferrari.
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Does Soléne’s experience with having her every move filmed for the cameras — and being a former Islander in her own right — make her one of the odds-on favorites to walk away as half of a winning couple in Season 2 of Love Island Games? It sure doesn’t hurt, and we have a feeling Below Deck fans won’t be able to look away.
When does Love Island Games Season 2 premiere?
The Season 2 premiere is just days away. Tune in to Peacock on Tuesday, September 16, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET to catch all the hottest competition on TV — hosted once again by the fantastic Ariana Madix.
In Season 2, Madix will be joined by two familiar faces: Iain Stirling is resuming his usual charming narration duties while Love Island USA: Aftersun’s Maura Higgins will return as the franchise’s official social media host.
How Does Love Island Games Work? All the Details, From Bombshells to Challenges
Fan-favorite Islanders from all over the world will battle it out once again for a chance at love and a whopping $100,000 cash prize on Love Island Games Season 2.
Hosted by Ariana Madix and narrated by Iain Stirling, the second season of Love Island Games features an international cast of Islanders from previous seasons of the reality dating series representing the UK, USA, France, Malta, Belgium, the Netherlands, and more. You’ll see plenty of recognizable faces, including Chris Seeley, Andreina Santos, and Charlie Georgiou from Love Island USA Season 7, competing in jaw-dropping challenges as they also try to form romantic connections.
So how exactly does the Peacock Original spinoff series work? And are bombshells part of the competition? Read on for all the details you need to know, including an exciting new update to the Love Island Games format.
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How does Love Island Games work?
Similar to the original Love Island reality series, Love Island Games is set in a gorgeous villa in Fiji and features couplings, challenges, and dumpings. There is also a $100,000 cash prize on the line. However, there is a much bigger emphasis on the episodes’ challenges on Love Island Games. In fact, how well (or not so well) the Islanders do during those challenges plays a big role in whether they’ll advance or be eliminated from the competition.
Love Island Games Season 2 will begin with 14 fan-favorite Islanders (seven girls, seven boys) from around the world. After they make their sexy entrances into the villa, they’ll go on to partake in both team and couples’ challenges — all while looking for love.
“You’ll be glad to know you’re still gonna be coupling up and getting to know each other on a romantic level. But this time, in your couples, you’ll also be competing against each other in challenges,” Season 1 host Maya Jama explained during the very first episode of Love Island Games. “And those challenges will determine everything, from who you couple up with to who stays in the villa and who gets dumped.”
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Throughout Love Island Games Season 1, the Islanders competed in a wild assortment of challenges, ranging from obstacle courses to tug-of-war battles. And don’t worry, the challenges also introduce plenty of sexy components and shocking twists and turns. Ultimately, the results of those challenges will influence what happens next for the Islanders.
But this time around, just like Love Island USA, all of the action will be happening in real time and viewers will get to have their voices heard.
Love Island Games Season 2 introduces audience votes
That’s right. The second season of Love Island Games will not only air in real time, but viewers will also get to vote for their favorite couples on the Love Island USA app. Those votes will determine which Islanders will recouple, who will remain in the villa, and who will be eliminated from the competition.
To be the first to know when a voting window is coming up and closing, be sure to turn your notifications on for the Love Island USA app. You can also get the latest updates on Love Island Games directly on the app all season long.
Does Love Island Games have bombshells?
Yes! Bombshells are also part of Love Island Games, and sometimes they’re even the Love Island exes of cast members already in the villa. So viewers can expect to see a number of “dramatic arrivals” make their way to Fiji as the season airs.
Two new bombshells (also Love Island alums) entered the villa at the end of the premiere episode of Love Island Games Season 1, and it was as steamy as you’d expect. After all, Love Island fans are no stranger to a blindfolded makeout session.
Just as bombshells do on the OG Love Island series, they’re bound to bring more drama, test connections, and simply shake things up on Love Island Games, too.
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How to watch Love Island Games
Love Island Games Season 2 premieres on Peacock on Tuesday, September 16 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. Let the games begin!
The Winners and Eliminations After AGT 20 America’s Vote: Quarterfinals Round 4
After four weeks of show-stopping competition, America’s Got Talent Season 20 has finally wrapped up its final Quarterfinals round — and the results are in.
After 11 more Acts competed this week (with Team Recycled taking home Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer on Tuesday night) seven Acts were eliminated, and the Top 3 advanced to the Semifinal via America’s Vote.
AGT‘s dedicated Host Terry Crews delivered the news during Wednesday, September 10’s Live Results Show. Find out all the spoilers and details below about who’s headed home and who is one week closer to winning the $1 million grand prize.
The results for America’s Vote during Round 2 of the AGT 20 Quarterfinals
These are the final three Acts advancing to the Semifinals:
- Birmingham Youth Fellowship Choir
- TT Boys
- Zak Mirz
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They’ll join eight other Acts that have advanced via America’s Vote in the previous three rounds of competition: Chris Turner, Jessica Sanchez, Sirca Marea, Jourdan Blue, LightWire, Bay Melnick Virgolino, Leo High School Choir, and Unreal Crew. They’ll round out the Top 11, each performing in the Semifinal on Tuesday, September 16 at 8/7c. The group will compete for one Semifinal Golden Buzzer.
Who was eliminated on AGT?
The following seven Acts were sent home:
- Mike Munz
- Chuck Adams
- Cole Swensen & Judy
- Crash Adams
- GENDAI
- The Boykinz
- The Funkateer Dancers
Who got the Live Golden Buzzer this week and is moving straight to the Finals?
Mandel handed over his Golden Buzzer to hip-hop dance troupe Team Recycled. Simon Cowell awarded his to rapper Micah Palace, Mel B to rapper Mama Duke, and Steve Ray Ladson received a Golden Buzzer from Sofia Vergara in the first week of Quarterfinals.
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How the 2025 AGT Live Semifinals work
The winners of America’s Vote from each week of Quarterfinals this season will make up the 11 Semifinalists, each participating in one night of competition on Tuesday, September 16. This is when the Semifinal Golden Buzzer will be awarded, sending one Act automatically to the Final, skipping America’s Vote. The remaining Finalists will be determined by America’s Vote, with results revealed on Wednesday, September 17.
All about the 2025 AGT Finals and Live Finale
Tuesday, September 23 marks the live final! Just talent versus talent to impress America. Voting opens at 6 p.m. ET. And on Wednesday, September 24, fans will find out who takes home the $1 million grand prize and the title of winner of America’s Got Talent Season 20.