Love Island USA fans were ready to check in to the villa for a new season of the dating show on Tuesday, but Peacock wasn’t ready for them. An unexpected hiccup left viewers in limbo on premiere night, much to their frustration.

Love Island USA Season 7 was scheduled to kick off on June 3 at 9 p.m. ET. But moments after the episode was scheduled to begin, Peacock announced on social media that there would be a slight delay. 

“WE GOT A TEXT! Tonight’s episode will be slightly delayed. But it is worth the wait Stay tuned! #LoveIslandUSA,” read the message from Peacock’s X account, which was also shared on the show’s Instagram story. 

No explanation was given for the delay. About 45 minutes later, Peacock shared another update, confirming that the premiere was “officially live” and thanking fans for their patience. 

While the Love Island USA delay was short-lived, many fans were miffed. They vented their frustration on social media. 

“So am I calling out of work tomorrow cause y’all late? Nearly 9:30p, bedtime,” one wrote on Instagram. 

“Hellooooo, I have no more popcorn left,” another commented. 

“[I’m] about to Karen my little *ss off in an email to corporate if this show don’t start NOWW,” one fan complained.

While the delay was a disappointment, rest assured that the season 7 premiere is now streaming on Peacock, with another episode set to drop tomorrow, June 4. After premiere week, new episodes stream every day at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET, with the exception of Wednesdays. 

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