Love Island USA finalist Aniya Harvey signs with Gersh
Aniya Harvey, runner-up on Peacock’s Season 8 dating show, has signed with Gersh as she looks to build beyond the villa.
By Poppy Nakagawa · Culture Writer
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Aniya Harvey is taking her post-villa moment to Gersh.
The Love Island USA Season 8 runner-up has signed with the agency for representation in all areas, Deadline reported. The move comes after Harvey emerged from Peacock’s dating series with a fast-growing public profile and a large social following.
According to Deadline, Harvey built more than 3.8 million followers across social platforms including Instagram and TikTok while appearing on the show. The publication described her as a fan favorite during her time in the Fiji villa, where Season 8 filmed.
Harvey’s next scheduled TV appearance is the Love Island USA Season 8 reunion, which Deadline reported will premiere Monday, August 31, at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT on Peacock.
A bigger play after the villa
Deadline reported that Harvey is expected to pursue opportunities across television, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, brand partnerships and business ventures following her run on Love Island USA.
Before reality TV, Harvey studied at Florida Atlantic University. Deadline reported that she graduated in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, played collegiate volleyball and worked in marketing for the university’s athletics department.
Gersh already has ties to the Love Island USA world. The agency represents host Ariana Madix, who has received Emmy recognition, as well as Season 6 Islander JaNa Craig and Season 7 winner Amaya Espinal, according to Deadline.
Peacock’s reality hit keeps rolling
Harvey’s signing lands after a strong summer for Love Island USA on Peacock. Deadline reported that the series ranked as the top streaming reality show for five straight weeks.
Peacock said more than 30% of the Season 8 audience was new to the franchise, according to Deadline. The streamer also said the season drew one of its largest mobile audiences to date.
Deadline reported that, before the finale, Harvey’s season had generated more than 4 billion video views across social channels. The show also ranked as the top social program since launching in June, according to the report.
The franchise has become a major reality engine for Peacock, and Harvey is now among the latest Islanders moving quickly from dating-show breakout to broader entertainment ambitions.
This story draws on original reporting from Deadline.