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Love Island USA (season 5)

Love Island USA (season 5) is the fifth season of the American dating reality series Love Island USA.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Love Island USA (season 5) is the fifth season of the American dating reality series Love Island USA. It premiered on Peacock on July 18, 2023, and concluded on August 27, 2023, with Hannah Wright and Marco Donatelli winning the season.

Season overview

The fifth season of Love Island USA aired on Peacock in 2023. It followed the franchise format of couples forming in the villa, with viewers voting for the winning pair at the end.

Cast and contestants

The season included contestants such as Hannah Wright, Marco Donatelli, Kassy Castillo, Leonardo Dionicio, Carsten Bergersen, Taylor Smith, Carmen Kocourek, and Kenzo Nudo. Hannah entered on Day 2, while several others were original islanders or later arrivals.

Final results

The final ranking placed Hannah Wright and Marco Donatelli first, followed by Kassy Castillo and Leonardo Dionicio, then Carsten 'Bergie' Bergersen and Taylor Smith, and finally Carmen Kocourek and Kenzo Nudo.

Distribution

Peacock was the original streaming home for the season in the United States. Peacock continues to describe the season as available to stream on its platform.

Key facts

  • The fifth season of Love Island USA premiered on Peacock on July 18, 2023, and ran for 32 days.
  • Hannah Wright and Marco Donatelli won the season.
  • Kassy Castillo and Leonardo Dionicio finished as runners-up.
  • Carsten 'Bergie' Bergersen and Taylor Smith placed third.
  • Carmen Kocourek and Kenzo Nudo placed fourth.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers can watch this U.S. reality series through Peacock availability in Canada depending on current regional streaming rights and service access.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Love Island USA season 5?
Hannah Wright and Marco Donatelli won Love Island USA season 5.
Who is in the cast of Love Island USA season 5?
Notable contestants included Hannah Wright, Marco Donatelli, Kassy Castillo, Leonardo Dionicio, Carsten 'Bergie' Bergersen, Taylor Smith, Carmen Kocourek, and Kenzo Nudo.
What couples formed on Love Island USA season 5?
Among the main endgame couples were Hannah and Marco, Kassy and Leo, Taylor and Bergie, and Carmen and Kenzo. The season also featured other pairings and recouplings before the finale.
Who were the finalists of Love Island USA season 5?
The finalists were Hannah Wright and Marco Donatelli, Kassy Castillo and Leonardo Dionicio, Carsten 'Bergie' Bergersen and Taylor Smith, and Carmen Kocourek and Kenzo Nudo.
Where can I watch Love Island USA season 5?
Peacock identifies the season as available to stream on its service.
When did Love Island USA season 5 air?
It premiered on July 18, 2023, and ended on August 27, 2023.

References

  1. Peacock — https://www.peacocktv.com/blog/love-island-usa-season-5-who-won
    Supports: Season winner, finalists, and streaming availability.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Island_USA_season_5
    Supports: Cast list and final placement details.
  3. Love Island Wiki (Fandom) — https://loveisland.fandom.com/wiki/Love_Island_USA_(Season_5)
    Supports: Premiere date, finale date, and season length.
  4. USA Network — https://www.usanetwork.com/usa-insider/love-island-usa-who-won-every-past-season
    Supports: Season 5 winners and streaming note.