The drama is OFFICIAL in Love Island UK Season 12 Episode 1 ️ Premiered on 9 June 2025 on ITV2 and ITVX Hulu in the U.S. starting June 12 with a major format twist. The girls entered the villa first and had to pick their couples before meeting any of the boys now THAT s bold. __Meet the original cast_ Shakira Meg Moore Megan Megan F Alima Sophie Helena Harry Dejon Conor Ben Blu and Tommy. The first bombshell arrival Toni from the U.S. shook up all the coupling decisions and one new girl was dumped before even fully entering. __ In this reaction I break down__ The unexpected twist of ladies choosing their lads based on profiles_ Toni s dramatic entrance and its fallout_ The villa vibe sparks confusion and first sparks of drama_ What this premiere tells us about power plays Amazon-like brand energy and Love Island 10-year anniversary energy __Whether you re Team Girl Power or here for the bombshell chaos this reaction spills all the tea __ Want more raw reactions and fan breakdowns_ Visit https___www.Thetaraerickson.com_ Early access bonus clips BTS_ https___www.patreon.com_TaraErickson__ Sometimes the first choice can tell you everything about the game. Tara talking reality TV__Keywords for SEO_ Love Island UK S12 Ep1 reaction girls pick boys twist Season 12 premiere recap Love Island UK cast bombshell Toni entrance ITV2 reality show reaction Maya Jama season launch__ LoveIslandUK Season12Ep1 GirlsPickTheBoys LoveIslandReaction TaraTroopers