"Love Island USA" Season 7: Drama, Romance, and Recouplings
Latest Developments in the Villa
Contestants on "Love Island USA" Season 7 are diving headfirst into romance and drama, especially following the intense Casa Amor twist. As the islanders navigate their relationships, both old and new, the stakes have never been higher.
Recap of Recent Episodes
After returning to the villa, the islanders are dealing with the aftermath of Casa Amor, where four new bombshells entered the scene. In the latest episode, the group participated in a classic challenge that tested their connections. USA TODAY will continue to provide updates on all the juicy details from the Fijian villa, including recaps and a comprehensive list of islanders.
Is ‘NicOlandria’ a Strong Couple?
Islanders Olandria Carthen and Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe were paired after being dumped in Episode 20. Despite not being selected to recouple with new arrivals, they were whisked away to a secret garden in Episode 21, where they chose to couple up and return to the main villa.
Exploring Connections
While Olandria was trying to keep Taylor interested and Nic was contemplating a connection with Cierra, they decided to explore their own chemistry. Nic expressed, "I think there’s a strong physical connection between Olandria and I. She’s one of the most attractive women I’ve ever seen." Their relationship heated up with a passionate kiss during the "Soul Ties" challenge, but they later agreed to remain friends in Episode 22.
JD and Huda’s Tension
The connection between JD and Huda faced challenges in Episode 22 after JD confronted Huda about her dominant approach during the "Kiss-Off" challenge. Their exchange, which went viral on social media, highlighted the ongoing tension in their relationship.
Casa Amor Bombshells: Who Got Dumped?
In Episode 22, four islanders who entered as Casa Amor bombshells were sent packing:
- Coco: Had a connection with Ace
- Zac: Had a connection with Iris
- JD: Had connections with Huda and Amaya
- Vanna: Had a connection with TJ
Complete List of Islanders in Season 7
Women
- Chelley, 27, from Orlando, Florida
- Huda, 24, from Raleigh, North Carolina
- Olandria, 27, from Decatur, Alabama
- Cierra, 25, from Arizona (Bombshell, Episode 2)
- Amaya, 25, from New York City (Bombshell, Episode 4)
- Iris, 25, from Los Angeles (Bombshell, Episode 9)
- Andreina, 24, from Jersey City, New Jersey (Bombshell, Episode 15)
- Clarke, 24, from Columbia, South Carolina (Casa Amor Bombshell, Episode 19)
- Jaden, 25, from Los Angeles (Casa Amor Bombshell, Episode 19)
- Gracyn, 25, from Bristol, Virginia (Casa Amor Bombshell, Episode 19)
Men
- Ace, 22, from Los Angeles
- Taylor, 24, from Oklahoma City
- Nicolas, 24, from Jacksonville, Florida
- Austin, 26, from Northville, Michigan
- Pepe, 27, from Los Angeles (Bombshell, Episode 9)
- TJ, 23, from Pleasantville, New York (Bombshell, Episode 15)
- Elan, 23, from Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada (Casa Amor Bombshell, Episode 19)
- Chris, 27, from Los Angeles (Casa Amor Bombshell, Episode 19)
- Bryan, 28, from Boston (Casa Amor Bombshell, Episode 19)
- Zak, 29, from Roi Et, Thailand; Manchester, U.K. (Casa Amor Bombshell, Episode 19)
Dumped Islanders
- Yulissa, 27, from Miami (Left the villa)
- Belle-A, 22, from Honolulu (Dumped, Episode 6)
- Charlie, 27, from the United Kingdom (Bombshell, Episode 2; Dumped, Episode 12)
- Jalen, 27, from Sparta, Georgia (Bombshell, Episode 9; Dumped, Episode 14)
- Hannah, 23, from Tucson, Arizona (Bombshell, Episode 4; Dumped, Episode 18)
- Jeremiah, 25, from Los Angeles (Dumped, Episode 18)
- Zac, 26, from Portland, Oregon (Casa Amor Bombshell, Episode 19; Dumped, Episode 22)
- JD, 23, from Dallas, Texas (Casa Amor Bombshell, Episode 19; Dumped, Episode 22)
- Coco, 24, from Los Angeles (Casa Amor Bombshell, Episode 19; Dumped, Episode 22)
- Vanna, 21, from Salt Lake City, Utah (Casa Amor Bombshell, Episode 19; Dumped, Episode 22)
Remaining Islanders as of Episode 24
Couples
- Chelley and Ace
- Amaya and Zak
- Jaden and Austin
- Cierra and Nic
- Gracyn and Pepe
- Huda and Chris
- Iris and TJ
- Taylor and Clarke
- Andreina and Bryan
Single Islanders
As the drama unfolds, viewers are left wondering who will find love and who will be sent home next.
The ‘Hearts on Fire’ Challenge Results
In Episode 24, the islanders participated in the "Hearts on Fire" challenge, where couples competed to see who could raise each other’s heart rates the most.
Women’s Highlights
- Iris’ heart rate was raised the most by Nic
- Amaya’s heart rate was raised the most by Pepe
- Andreina’s heart rate was raised the most by Pepe
- Jaden’s heart rate was raised the most by Nic
- Chelley’s heart rate was raised the most by Chris
Men’s Highlights
- TJ’s heart rate was raised the most by Gracyn
- Zak’s heart rate was raised the most by Cierra
- Bryan’s heart rate was raised the most by Cierra
- Austin’s heart rate was raised the most by Amaya
- Chris’ heart rate was raised the most by Chelley
Winning Couple
The winning couple of the challenge was Cierra and Nic, further solidifying their connection.
How to Watch "Love Island USA" Season 7
New episodes air on Peacock from Thursday to Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET, with Wednesdays being the only day without a new episode.
For more updates, stay tuned to USA TODAY as we cover all the latest happenings in the villa.