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Final Four Revealed and Families In-Person Visits on LOVE ISLAND USA Season 7 Episode 34 Recap
July 11, 2025 — Episode 34
When viewers last saw Chelley and Ace, they were getting exclusive in the “Hideaway.” Tonight’s episode of “Love Island USA” season 7 had the islanders’ families visiting. But, this time in-person, not via Zoom!
The morning after Chelley and Ace closed-off, the islanders were given some really great news, it’s “family day.” Amaya and Bryan were up first. Before Amaya could finish the conversation via a video screen, it went black.
Not to worry because their families were there in-person. Bryan broke-down in tears twice. Once while hugging his father. Then again while watching a video message from his mom who couldn’t travel to be there due to health problems.
When it was Ace and Chelley’s turn, Chelley’s parents arrived with Ace’s siblings. They met everyone in the Villa. Ace also had a heartfelt message from his mom and teared-up. Huda got a visit from her two older sisters who brought along a video message from her daughter. More tears ensued.
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 734 — Pictured: (l-r) Olandria Carthen, Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
Did They Tell Nic About Cierra?
Soon after Olandria’s mother arrived at “Love Island,” she told Olandria how they all saw how her and Nic were attracted to each other from “day one.” More importantly, Nic’s mom told Olandria their nickname “Nicolandria,” and how they’ve been rooting for them!
During Nic’s conversation with his mom and sister, his mom told him that he “light’s up” around Olandria and it feels natural. They definitely told him and Olandria about social media giving them the name “Nicolandria.” So, did they also tell Nic about all the social media backlash against Cierra and what that was all about? If so, that was not shown.
Dinner Was Ruined:
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 734 — Pictured: (l-r) Olandria Carthen, Michelle “Chelley” Bissainthe, Iris Kendall, Ace Green, Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe, Jose “Pepe” Garcia-Gonzalez — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
During a family style dinner, the islanders told each other their highs and lows of the experience of being on “Love Island USA” season 7. When it got to Chris, he named two “peek” experiences, neither included Huda. She did, however, include coupling up with him as one of her highs.
Huda cut Chris a very angry look after he asked himself if he forgot any other peeks…”no.” But, a lot of things were happening and moving too fast for Huda to break-up the happy mood and vocally speak her mind. To break-up the celebratory dinner, two texts came in stating that it was time to eliminate one couple off the island.
The Islanders had to open-up their food trays to letter cards that revealed whether or not they would be moving onto the final. It was down to the last two couples, Iris and Pepe; and Chelley and Ace to see which couple received the fewest votes.
It was Chelley and Ace who did not move forward to the finale. A lot of viewers had been calling them out as possibly already dating prior to getting onto “Love Island USA.” It looks like all the rumors finally caught-up with Chelley and Ace, and they were sent home.
THE FINAL FOUR:
The “Love Island USA” season 7 final four couples are: Amaya & Bryan; Pepe & Iris; Nic & Olandria; Huda & Chris.
WINNERS of the $100,000 grand prize will be revealed on Sunday night’s episode on Peacock.
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 734 — Pictured: (l-r) Jose “Pepe” Garcia-Gonzalez, Michelle “Chelley” Bissainthe, Olandria Carthen — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
Nic and Cierra are Over on LOVE ISLAND USA Season 7 Episode 30 Recap
July 6, 2025 — Episode 30
Sunday’s episode of “Love Island USA” season 7 had the whereabouts of Cierra Ortega, who is coupled-up with Nic under wraps at the start of the episode. Not that she wasn’t there in the beginning. Because we clearly saw her in bed with Nic. It’s just that the focus was kept closely on Amaya sorting out all three of her options – Zak, Elan, or Bryan.
Another helpful distraction was when Taylor threw together a private picnic for himself and Clarke to enjoy with the help of Ace acting as their waiter. The very single Olandria (thanks to Taylor) had to endure this romantic act from the guy she wasted three weeks on.
Cierra’s Disappearance!
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 725 — Pictured: (l-r) Cierra Ortega, Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
Though viewers saw Cierra and Nic cozy in bed. The next morning, she was no where to be found. Her disappearance wasn’t addressed until about 15 minutes into the episode. It was after a commercial break that the show’s narrator Iain Stirling broke the news. “Cierra has left the Villa due to a personal situation. Leaving Nic officially single.” We all know what the “personal situation” is. Fans of “Love Island” have been hell bent on seeing Cierra go home after a past social media post resurfaced of her using an offensive racial slur.
Shocker! NOT that us viewers are surprised by the absence of Cierra. It was the sight of Nic still being there without her! They were the only couple on the show to have officially closed-off. Nic did not leave the Villa with his “strongest” and closed-off connection Cierra. Viewers were certainly shocked to see Nic still on the show.
On the bright side, this was a legitimate second chance to make Olandria + Nic happen again. I suspect that this might be part of the reason why Nic stayed. Maybe “Love Island USA” producers swayed him to stay behind and play into fans “Nicolandria” desires (for the win). Olandria mentioned to Nic that perhaps it was fate. That the two of them were destined all along.
There were still a lot of singles floating around. More than usual at this late point in the “Love Island” game. These singles included: Olandria, Elan, Zak, Amaya (who was loosely coupled with Zak. But, not really), Bryan, Pepe, and Iris. A recoupling was an order, which came towards the end of this episode.
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 708 — Pictured: (l-r) Olandria Carthen, Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
The Pressure is On For the Singles!
Before that, islanders were keeping busy pulling all their fellow single people for chats. Nic was discovering how much he enjoys spending time with Olandria and asked is she was interested in a connection with him. Amaya was experiencing being the most popular girl on Love Island by weeding-out the fake romantic passes from Elan and Zak. She saw through it and chose Bryan at the recoupling.
THE RECOUPLING:
In the recoupling, the women islanders got to choose which men they wanted to couple-up with. The final four couples are: Chelley & Ace; Iris & Pepe; Huda & Chris; Amaya & Bryan; Clarke & Taylor; and Olandria & Nic. That meant Elan and Zak went home.
At the end of Sunday’s episode, viewers are asked to vote for their favorite couple. Results will be revealed on Tuesday, July 8th in a two-hour episode.
More Exits! Five Went Home on LOVE ISLAND USA Season 7 Recap
July 3, 2025 — Episode 27
“Love Island USA” episode 27 started with the group of islanders recovering from the “Stand on Business” mail challenge. One of the worst mail messages of the challenge was the one addressed to Pepe that read he liked Hannah more than he likes his current connection, Gracyn. No one fessed-up to the letter. But, later that night in bed, Huda revealed to her match Chris, it was her that wrote it.
In that challenge, Huda and Taylor overall received the most heat. The only couple to not get any mail was T.J. and Iris. The next morning after breakfast, it was still pretty fresh for Pepe and Gracyn who had a rude awakening because of the mail messages. The obvious thing was Pepe ended things with Gracyn, telling her he doesn’t feel a “spark.”
Olandria made-up with Huda to explain her reasoning of why she told everyone about Huda and Chris’ kiss at that challenge. Olandria said she values her friendship with Huda and the two agreed to talk to each other first.
Amaya continued to Stand on Business when talking to Zak who wanted to make up with her. However, things ended very badly when he told Amaya that during their first kiss, he didn’t really want to kiss her! Her reaction to this was that it doesn’t make any sense. Then Amaya told Zak to F— off!
Huda & Chelley Reunited!
Huda and Chelley finally talked things out about Chris. Chelley explained how the “switch up” with Chris from Huda bringing him to the Villa for her to Huda being interested in him was too weird and fast. Chelley seemed to be over her anger with Huda about the Heart Rate challenge where Huda was dry humping her man Ace. Chelley said she sensed there was no malice behind Huda’s intentions and all was forgiven.
Hate to Burst Your Bubble Challenge
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 727 — Pictured: (l-r) Gracyn Blackmore, Elan Bibas, Huda Mustafa, Andreina Santos, Amaya Espinal, Olandria Carthen, Austin Shepard — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
This was a very interesting and eye-opening challenge for the islanders. Because they got to get a sense of how their popularity is going with the viewing audience. It was an interactive voting challenge where viewers used the “Love Island” app to vote for islanders in different categories. For instance, the first category viewers had to rank was the “least” to “most genuine” for both boys and girls.
It was CRAZY when the boys had to guess it, they placed Nic as the “most.” Lol! The most genuine voted by America was Pepe. Gracyn’s expression didn’t exactly agree with that. Nic was actually in fourth place.
In ninth place was Ace, next to Taylor’s in the very last tenth place as being least genuine. Taylor also got “worst boyfriend material.” For the women, America trusted Amaya the most and Clarke the least. The most genuine girl voted by viewers was Amaya, and Clarke as least genuine. America voted Amaya and Zak as the most fun couple to vacation with, and Taylor and Clarke as the least fun.
America Voted For Favorite Girl, Favorite Boy:
The girls and guys with the least amount of votes were sent packing. This was surprising, yet much needed. There were way too many islanders this season and a lot of fans were calling that out.
The results ended-up being Jaden, Gracyn, and Andreina with the fewest votes out of the girls. The boys with the least votes were T.J., Taylor, and Austin. Then, the bomb was dropped. The islands were told by host Ariana Madix that they could save only ONE of their fellow contestants.
The islanders not voted in the bottom had to vote for the person that they wanted to stay by standing behind them. So, we get that Clarke is going to stand behind her man Taylor (literally). But., it was awkward AF when Bryan went and stood behind Austin’s girl Jaden. Pepe, freshly broken up with Gracyn, chose to stand behind Taylor. It was super weird that he didn’t pick TJ. Elan chose Gracyn for some unknown reason.
Olandria chose her male “bestie” Austin to try to save. Huda, Amaya, Chelley all chose Andreina. Chris stood behind Jaden. Zak chose T.J., and of course Nic and Ace both stood behind Taylor.
Super Weird Behavior!
What was super shady and strange is when Cierra also stood behind Taylor, basically screwing over Olandria. To be neutral about it, Cierra should have stood behind Andreina. Meantime, it was super odd that none of the girls helped their girl Iris out by standing behind her man T.J.
At the beginning of the next episode (ep 28), Cierra halfway apologized to Olandria and said she did it to help her man Nic keep his bestie Taylor there! Screw that! That was messed-up! Olandria wasn’t too responsive to that apology.
Who Went Home…
The islanders who exited the island were: T.J., Austin, Jaden, Andreina, and Gracyn.
Pepe comforted Iris after T.J. left. In the next episode (ep 28) the two of them agree to see if they have a connection. Pepe says he feels a “spark” with Iris. Another possible coupling is Amaya and Bryan who connected over their Hispanic backgrounds. Chelley told Ace that she’s done with “exploring” and has interest in closing things off with them.
Sunday’s episode of “Love Island USA” will put the islanders through another recoupling.
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 727 — Pictured: (l-r) Andreina Santos, Thomas John “TJ” Palma, Gracyn Blackmore, Austin Shepard, Jaden Duggar — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
The Wrath of Standing On Business! LOVE ISLAND USA Season 7, A Sinking Ship!
July 1, 2025 — Episode 26
In the last episode of “Love Island,” It was revealed by Bryan that he finds his current conversations with his match, Andreina “boring.” So, in this episode, we see Bryan pulling Austin’s girl, Jaden, for a chat. The two seemed to get along. Not much of the convo was aired. It didn’t seem particularly riveting. However, Bryan gave Chris the feedback that it went well and he’d like to chat with her again.
Olandria was having a conversation with her girls Chelley, and Cierra (at this time excluding Huda) about her hopes to pair-up with Taylor again even though Zak has shown some interest in her. She fully convinced herself that Taylor is going through a phrase with Clarke and will soon come back to her!
While all that was happening, Pepe is seen telling the guys that he’s not feeling the “spark” with his pairing Gracyn and doesn’t know how to tell her. “It’s a me thing,” he said because Gracyn is a great girl. Honestly, as viewers saw later in this episode, he’s still thinking about Hannah. But, Gracyn was also picking up on those vibes from Pepe because she mentioned to her girls Clarke and Jaden that something was off with him.
So, with all of these revelations going on spontaneously, none of the islanders had a chance to address them to each other when they got the text that the “Stand on Business” challenge was happening that night! This gives them the opportunity to tell each other how they really feel in a letter delivered by mail. They can choose to sign it or remain anonymous. Most of them either signed their letters or fessed-up vocally.
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 726 — Pictured: Olandria Carthen — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
CLEAR THE AIR
“Stand on Business”
The “Stand on Business” gave islanders the option to tell each other how they really feel or ask something they’re too shy to ask by writing messages onto postcards to fellow islanders.
At this point on “Love Island,” there’s only one couple who are officially “closed-off.” That happened in the previous episode with Nic and Cierra when they went on their picnic date by the ocean. Needless to say, a lot of heat came from the islanders who have still not yet closed-off, but are still exploring with other people.
Austin was the first one to take some heat. Andreina wrote that she can’t believe that he’s still there and he doesn’t put any real effort into any of the girls, and is basically sliding by. His girl Jaden spoke up that Austin puts in effort with her.
Not Pepe Le Pew, Pepe Le Awkward!
Ironically (and awkward) it was Cierra who got a letter from Pepe that asked her, Chelley and Olandria why they sent home his former connection Hannah when they had a strong connection. Not only was this really awkward for him to post this question in front of his current connection, Gracyn. It was also interesting that Cierra was the one who answered it because she was trying to explore with him at some point when he first arrived. Cierra explained the same thing as the women had done before about why they chose Hannah and not Amaya or Iris who weren’t coupled-up yet.
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 726 — Pictured: Cierra Ortega — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
A Sensitive Gangster!
When Amaya got her mail, she was called-out by Austin for crying too much. He stated that she was too intense. To that she answered if she’s not his cup of tea, “don’t be drinking it!” Things got even more emotional when Ace jumped-in, then Zak. Ace told Amaya that she needs to meet people at that “middle ground” of what each person is comfortable with. Then Zak wanted to add his two cents. But, Amaya wasn’t having it.
She pointed-out that Zak should have told her in private when he had the chance too earlier when she pulled him for a chat, instead of doing it in front of twenty other people. She took a break to regain her composure with Cierra’s help.
Another awkward moment for Pepe came again when Pepe got his mail asking if he was only with Gracyn in order to stay in the Villa and that he doesn’t like her as much as Hannah. Pepe admitted that it sucks that Hannah was “snatched” from him. Gracyn reacted that she genuinely wants to find love and if Pepe isn’t into her, she needs to talk to other boys.
They Got the Assignment!
When it was Ace’s turn, that’s when things heated-up. Austin’s letter addressed the whole voting out Jeremiah because he felt it was because Jeremiah wouldn’t play along with Ace’s other minions.
Ace asked Ariana if she felt that Jeremiah was coming-on to her too strong? She answered “yeah.” Ace felt she proved his point of getting Jeremiah out because he was love-bombing too much as he did with Huda (in his opinion).
The most surprising thing of the whole night was when Ace revealed that he’s 5’10” in his response to the 6’5″ Austin. Ace exposed Austin for stringing along Amaya the whole time during their coupling and he was telling the guys that he felt like Pepe Le Pew with her.
Chelley arrived to get her mail. She had both of her connections not feeling too great afterwards. Ace’s mail asked about the whole exploring thing that she wanted to do with Chris. But, her response was that it’s not okay for Ace to explore during challenges. Her next mail asked why she hadn’t spoken with Chris since Casa. Chelley gave the answer that she hasn’t seen the action from Chris matching up to what was said by him.
Huda wrote some mail to Chelley that stated she was reacting to her unfairly after the Heart Rate challenge because Chelley would constantly tell her “it’s just a challenge.” Chelley explained that the difference is that those were Bombshells, NOT friends (like her and Huda were). Huda apologized to Chelley, but she did NOT accept.
Back-Stabbing Nic!
Nic wrote mail to Huda that stated Hannah was robbed of her “Love Island” experience and twice Huda should have gone home! Wow, that came after Nic had just told Huda he was her friend and that he’s there for her. Huda explained that she deserves to be there because she fully immersed in the Casa experience. Tempers flared when Olandria revealed that Huda and Chris kissed in the “Speak Easy.”
Chelley wrote mail to Huda as well, still venting about Huda jumping on Ace in the heart rate challenge. The “Stand on Business” challenge ended with Taylor receiving the most hate mail! Big surprise! Not really..
Taylor is still getting push back for vibing so well with Clarke after seemingly throwing away three weeks of a strong connection with Olandria who almost went home. Olandria definitely wrote some mail to Taylor. After staying calm for episodes on end, Olandria exploded on Taylor.
After Taylor opened mail that read, “make up your damn mind.” Taylor picked Clarke. The next episode promises to “dump” some islanders with the fewest votes from the show. Trust, this can’t happen fast enough.
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 726 — Pictured: Taylor Williams — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
Heart Rate Challenge Got Huda Doing Too Much on LOVE ISLAND USA!
June 29, 2025 — Episode 24
It’s that time again for the “Love Island USA” heart rate challenge! This is where the islanders are really put to the test when their partners dress up in sexy costumes to see which other islander can increase their heart rate the most. Last season’s heart rate challenge had the couples also getting their own matches hearts up by gyrating and kissing on them. I’m guessing because there are so many couples this season, the show decided to have whole couples do the challenge at the same time.
The whispering on social media was speculating that Ace has a thing for Huda. No doubt, it’s a really good theory. The passion that Ace expressed during his seemingly hatred towards Huda being locked-in with Jeremiah was a bit suspect. So, during the heart rate challenge Huda dressed as a maid, really went all in on Ace.
Huda and Ace were adjacent to Chelley and Chris who were both laid-down in front of the fire pit. Huda passionately kissed Ace while dry humping him. But, wait, she wasn’t done. Because after Chelley and Chris got up to join the group, Huda was busy doing a backwards twerk on Ace’s chest. WOW! And by the expressions of the islanders who were looking-on, it was quite visible (if you know what I mean) that Ace’s heart rate went through the roof!
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 724 — Pictured: (l-r) Ace Green, Huda Mustafa, Michelle “Chelley” Bissainthe — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
Chelley was NOT happy and expressed her disgust and dismay of Huda’s lack of respect. The episode left off before Huda could confront Chelley about her actions. Other interesting results were: Austin’s heart rate went up the most for Amaya. Pepe and Andreina got each others heart rates up the most (future pairing with these two). The winners of the challenge were Cierra and Nic.
There’s also trouble brewing with Nic and Cierra. Both Olandria and Nic told Cierra about their kiss after they coupled-up. Cierra was very understanding at first, and not at all mad or offended. However, after talking with bestie Iris about Nic and Olandria’s kiss, Iris reacted that, that wasn’t a cool thing for Olandria and Nic to do.
Iris basically told Cierra that she should be upset especially since her and Nic have been physical twice now. Yes, they got intimate again in this episode. This time, for about 75 seconds Nic told one of the boys.
LOVE ISLAND USA Gave Fans What They Wanted For Two Minutes!
June 27, 2025 — Episode 22
After tons of “Love Island USA” fans commented about “shipping” islanders Olandria and Nic as a couple, well, the producers of the show gave them what they wanted for only a few minutes. In Friday’s episode, the islanders experienced the aftermath of Casa Amor which resulted in almost all new couplings. Opposite from last season where it was the boys who went to Casa Amor and then were given the option whether or not to bring their new girls back. This season, ALL of the new couples had to return to the Villa and join the girls who may or may not have made their own new matches.
It wasn’t ‘Goodbye’ For Long!
Before that, there were some eliminations both at Casa Amor and the Villa when the players who were left-out of coupling at the fire pit were Olandria in the Villa, and Nic at Casa Amor. They both left separately. However, at the end of Thursday night’s episode, the two were seen fleeing in a get away car together. It was revealed in Friday’s episode that Olandria and Nic were given the option to pair-up themselves or be banished from the island.
This was an actual plot-twist suspiciously planted by producers who decided to give fans what they wanted. So, Olandria and Nic chose to pair-up. Later that evening, they ended-up kissing. The two ultimately decided to stay friends before the new coupling-up happened after their return to the Villa.
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 722 — Pictured: (l-r) Olandria Carthen, Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
One-by-One the islanders were instructed by host Ariana Madix to step into the circle and reveal whose name they wrote down on their board to couple up with. These names were either their previous coupling before Casa Amor, or their new coupling. Amaya who was previously with Austin, chose newbie Zak. Nic, who tried to pair-up with Jaden in Casa, went back to Cierra. Cierra also wrote Nic’s name on her board. Jaden, by-the-way, coupled-up with Austin.
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 722 — Pictured: (l-r) Cierra Ortega, Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
Things got sticky when it came to Ace and Taylor’s decisions. Ace, who ended-up pairing with Coco in Casa, indeed chose Chelley again in the end. But, it was Taylor who shocked a lot of viewers and islanders when he ended-up choosing his new match Clarke instead of his original pairing with fan favorite Olandria.
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 722 — Pictured: (l-r) Olandria Carthen, Taylor Williams, Clarke Carraway — Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock
