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Former Maryland CB Tino Ellis Joins Love Island, Chasing $100K

6/25/2026

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Tino Ellis, a former University of Maryland cornerback, entered Peacock’s “Love Island” villa to seek a romantic partner.
“Love Island” is a U.S. spinoff of the British series of the same name.
The show’s 2024 summer surge generated memes and watch parties.
Islanders reside in a Fiji villa and are required to form couples.
The winning couple receives a $100,000 prize.

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Story summary

Tino Ellis, a former University of Maryland cornerback, entered Peacock’s “Love Island” villa to seek a romantic partner.
“Love Island” is a U.S. spinoff of the British series of the same name.
The show’s 2024 summer surge generated memes and watch parties.
Islanders reside in a Fiji villa and are required to form couples.
The winning couple receives a $100,000 prize.