FanDuel Canada is giving fans a chance to bet on which couple will win the popular reality TV show ahead of its July 12 finale. Throughout the season, the series has been surprisingly filled with CanCon favourites, including hits from Tate McRae, Carly Rae Jepsen, bbno$ and more.
Love Island USA is taking over pop culture, and the finale is almost here.
Over the past couple of years, the U.S. edition of the popular U.K. dating reality TV series has become a key fixture in cultural conversations. Now in its eighth season, viewership is at an all-time high. During its first two weeks, the series amassed a combined 2.3 billion minutes viewed, a 50% increase from Season 7’s viewing data.
Ahead of this weekend’s anticipated finale (July 12), FanDuel’s novelty section has markets on the winners. For women, Trinity Tatum is by far the favourite with odds of -670, while Bryce Dettloff is a clear favourite for the men with odds of -670.
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That said, the show has shown an ability to surprise — and also captivate fans in both the U.S. and Canada.
One of the central elements of the show is the music. While the show’s famous intro was soundtracked by Sigala’s “Say You Do,” featuring Imani Williams and DJ Fresh, multiple Canadian artists have been featured throughout the hour-long episodes.
From soundtracking the first flirtations to the dramatic breakdowns, picking the right song to elevate the scene is key.
Starting strong, Carly Rae Jepsen has secured multiple syncs in this season, including fan favourite “Cut to the Feeling,” an outtake from the acclaimed 2015 record Emotion that plays during the premiere. Jepsen is a mainstay throughout the show, with “Run Away With Me” and “Too Much” providing head-turning needle drops.
Calgary-born pop star Tate McRae matches the drama of Love Island perfectly, so it’s no surprise to hear her music on the show. The singer’s first sonic appearance is “Just Keep Watching,” a song from the sports drama film F1: The Movie. It secured McRae her first-ever Grammy nomination for best dance-pop recording and reached No. 16 on the Canadian Hot 100. A few episodes later, McRae’s chart-topping hit “Greedy” floods the speakers. Later in the season, Think Later’s “Run For The Hills” is also heard.
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Hometown heavyweights like Drake, Shawn Mendes and bbno$ have also been all over the show, with Drake’s 2025 song of the summer contender, “Nokia,” making a notable appearance.
Recently, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s sultry duet “Señorita” was even covered by contestants Aniya and Carl during the villa’s karaoke contest.
Calgary-born singer Kiesza has made her mark on the show. While she’s best known for her 2010s hit “Hideaway,” the music producers of Love Island USA have opted for “So Erotic,” a collaboration with fellow Canadian act Peaches, and “Heaven Ain’t Calling,” featuring Toronto producer Sugar Jesus, in seasons six and seven. Nearly 10 episodes later, her solo track “I Go Dance” plays during a high-energy moment on the show.
Soundtracking a somber scene in the show, singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards’ cover of Roxette’s '80s hit “It Must Have Been Love” also closed out the final moments of an episode.
Canadians love Love Island, and the show loves Canadian music.
Who do you think will win Love Island on July 12? Check out FanDuel Canada’s novelty markets here, and remember to bet responsibly.
