ITV Studios has recently finalized an important agreement with RTL Croatia to expand the reach of the popular reality show formats, Love Island and Game of Chefs. This marks Croatia as the 28th country to license Love Island. The debut of Game of Chefs is anticipated for Spring 2026, making it the seventh international adaptation of the show.
Growth of Love Island
Love Island continues to thrive as a leading reality television brand. The current season, Love Island: All Stars series three, has achieved remarkable viewing statistics, accumulating 53 million streams on ITVX. It has also reached over one billion social media impressions during its midseason, representing ITV’s largest program launch for the 16-34 age demographic this year.
Key Insights from ITV’s Deal
- New Market: Croatia becomes the 28th territory to broadcast Love Island.
- Game of Chefs Launch: Expected in Spring 2026 as a new local adaptation.
- Viewership Stats: 53 million streams and over one billion social media impressions for the current Love Island season.
Tom Clark, ITV Studios’ EVP of Global Sales and Commercial Strategy, emphasized the growing appeal of Love Island, noting its effectiveness in delivering engaging entertainment. The collaboration with RTL Croatia illustrates a strong commitment to enrich local audiences with international content.
Performance Across Markets
Meanwhile, Love Island USA has enjoyed significant success as well. Season seven became Peacock’s most-viewed original season, totaling 18.4 billion minutes streamed. In the UK, Love Island’s series 12 garnered its highest finale viewership in three years with 2.4 million viewers and 173 million overall streams, an 8% increase from the previous year.
Despite facing challenges like postponements due to the South African wildfires, the anticipation remains high for Love Island: All Stars. Fans can catch new episodes airing Sunday through Friday at 9 PM on ITV2 and ITVX.
