Johnny Middlebrooks

Ariana Madix welcomes 12 returning Islanders from across the globe to compete for a record-breaking $250K; they take part in their first challenge, "Ruin Me," and battle to win first pick in the coupling, before a bombshell twist changes everything.

The returning Islanders settle into the villa and their new couples, but just as things begin to feel comfortable, Ariana reveals it is time for the first duel, Grapple for Love.

America's vote determines which four vulnerable Islanders head into the high-stakes duel, Ring My Bell; two Islanders are sent home in a shock double-dumping.

Two new bombshells arrive and give the villa's most vulnerable Islanders the chance to pick who they'll face off against in the 'Love on the Line' challenge; connections are tested and new alliances are made.

The villa is split into teams for the ultimate team challenge, Sweet Spot; there is a new power squad, and they earn the right to choose four islanders to face a duel.

The powers force a duel where four islanders fight for survival in the Balls to the Wall challenge; two Islanders are dumped, resulting in a reshuffle of the couples.