Love Island USA seeks new singles in North Carolina's Triangle
The Peacock series is calling on residents of Raleigh and Durham to apply for its ninth season, which will film in a villa in Fiji.
By Alexei Brooks ·
The production team for Love Island USA is actively recruiting new contestants in the Raleigh and Durham areas. The show, which has aired on Peacock since its 2019 debut, is now preparing for its ninth season. City Media Entertainment, the casting firm behind the series, is looking for single adults who live in the Triangle region as well as other major cities and small towns across the United States.
The reality format places selected applicants in a villa in Fiji for eight weeks of filming. Participants must be at least 18 years old and currently single. The show’s premise involves these individuals seeking romantic connections while navigating the social dynamics of the villa. The production has a long history of selecting diverse groups of participants from different backgrounds and occupations for its various seasons.
The application process includes specific health and legal requirements. Applicants must hold a valid passport to travel for the shoot. They are also required to pass a background check, a general health screening, a psychological evaluation, and an STI test. These steps ensure the safety and readiness of the cast before they arrive in the Pacific island nation.
City Media Entertainment is asking potential candidates to answer detailed questions about their dating history and motivations. Applicants must explain what makes them a good or bad romantic partner. They also need to state whether they are currently interested in casual situationships or a serious relationship. The cast team wants to know why the applicant is single and what they hope to gain from the experience.
Interested individuals can submit their applications through an online portal. The production team has advised that official callback emails will only come from addresses ending in @citymediaent.com or @itv.com. This specific detail helps applicants identify genuine communications from the casting directors amidst the volume of responses.
The next steps for successful candidates will involve further interviews and final selection. The ninth season will follow the established format of previous iterations, focusing on the interpersonal relationships formed among the group of singles in the isolated location.
