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Love Island VIP Shakes Up Midseason With Three New Men and Fraying Couples

The streaming-first rollout delivers three male newcomers who test on-screen couples.

Overview

  • Episodes 11 and 12 introduce Maurice Spada, Jona Steinig and Dion Brown as Granaten, intensifying competition in the villa.
  • Umut Tekin and Jeje Lopes remain listed as a couple, yet Umut forms a new, intimate connection with newcomer Joena Steilen.
  • Laura Lettgen discloses she earns money on OnlyFans, and Maurice Spada voices disapproval, cooling their initial interest.
  • Producers lean on format levers such as the VIP Members Club and staggered Granaten arrivals to drive re‑pairings and conflict, with Sylvie Meis hosting.
  • RTL2 airs double episodes on Thursdays in prime time, while RTL+ releases each installment one week earlier, with Episodes 11 and 12 unlocked today on the platform.