After a record-breaking seventh season, “Love Island USA” returns with its eighth season

June 2 at 9 p.m., fans around the country will be tuning into the long-awaited premiere of the eighth season of “Love Island USA.” 

Hosted by Ariana Madix of the equally dramatic “Vanderpump Rules,” “Love Island USA” follows a group of singles dropped into an extravagant villa in Fiji as they spend the summer pursuing romantic connections in an attempt to “couple up” and earn a $100,000 grand prize. Airing six days a week in real time, fans of the show can participate directly by voting for their favorite “islanders” and influencing who gets voted off via the show’s app. The show is complete with outlandish challenges intended to incite drama and put relationships to the test, making each episode an unforgettable experience. 

Last year, the L.A. bar scene was transformed into the epicenter of the “Love Island” fandom, uniting passionate fans and shocking local bar owners with the show’s popularity. In preparation for the season eight premiere, these five spots are hosting watch parties with themed cocktails and bites for all fans, from diehards to newbies, hoping to get a taste of this outrageously dramatic and entertaining reality show. 

33 Taps – Downtown L.A., Culver City and West Hollywood, 7 p.m. 

Known for their buzzing events all year long, 33 Taps returns with the “ultimate” watch party, complete with speciality cocktails at all three of their locations: Downtown, Culver City and West Hollywood. 

The Palm and The Pine – 1624 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA – 8 p.m. (Doors at 4 p.m.)

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Hosted by the reality television watch party pop-up Reality Bar, The Palm and The Pine is the perfect central location, just off Hollywood Blvd, to take in the chaos of the season premiere. Entry is first-come, first-served, with RSVP via Reality Bar’s Partiful. 

Beaches Tropicana – 8911 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA – 8 p.m. (Doors at 6 p.m.)

Also hosted by Reality Bar, Beaches Tropicana is the place to be in WeHo’s Rainbow District. Come to experience day one at the villa and stay to celebrate ahead of WeHo Pride! RSVP via Partiful. 

Tom’s Watch Bar – 1011 S Figueroa St., b101, Los Angeles, CA – 6 p.m. 

Tom’s Watch Bar features a long list of featured sporting events and elevated bites to enhance the average sports bar experience. Tom’s watch party will feature not only wall-to-wall screens to take in the drama, but also DJs, giveaways, and games. After Tuesday, it will host weekly watch parties on Sundays at 6 p.m. Check out the event on Tom’s Facebook. 

The Nickel Mine – 11363 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA – 8 p.m.

Featuring signature cocktails like the “I’ve Got A Text-ini” or the “Casa-rita,” Nickel Mine is back with another year of spirited watch parties in the Sawtelle neighborhood.  

Before you decide which event to attend, be sure to check out the California Primary Election Watch Party, hosted by Los Angeles Magazine and Engine Co. No. 28 Restaurant. The event will feature election coverage, discussion, and community engagement. The event kicks off at 3 p.m. and will wrap up at 8 p.m., just in time to debrief the election with a dose of reality TV.