Love Island USASeason 7 reunion finally addressed who Huda Mustafa was dating, explosive cheating rumors, and if fan-favorite couple Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen are still making plans for the future. Hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen, couples offered updates, apologies, relitigated eliminations, and long-awaited, never-before-seen footage revealed answers fans have been waiting for. So what really happened during what may be one of the most explosive reunions yet?
Huda Mustafa Dodges Louis Russel Romance Rumors at ‘Love Island’ Season 7 Reunion
Huda was repeatedly asked to address her rumored new romance with Perfect Match’s Louis Russell. Though the pair have been spotted together on several occasions, were spotted on the red carpet, and are constantly together on his livestream, Huda insisted she couldn’t speak about any relationships outside the villa for “legal reasons” sharing: “It’s Netflix, I’m not allowed to talk about it.” The rest of the cast, including and especially the hosts, struggled to hide their laughs.
Huda also spent much of the night in the hot seat, facing her season 7 exes Jeremiah Brown and Chris Seeley. She played the part of the bigger person, speaking softly and laughing off her past behavior, but her attempt to smooth things over with Chris days before the reunion fell flat—he wasn’t buying it after hearing what she’d said about him in the press. Jeremiah, meanwhile, came armed with receipts to shut down her claim that he’d love bombed her. He cited definitions and examples, and even pointed out that Huda often complained he wasn’t doing enough. His defense landed—and left him looking far more convincing than her.
‘Love Island USA’ Reunion Followed Up With Bryan and Amaya, Chelley and Ace
Nic and Oladria continue to take things slow, but they’re making exciting plans for the future; “whatever she wants, I want to make sure it happens,” Nic shared. On the flipside, season 7 winner Bryan Arenales addressed rumors he’d cheated on his partner Amaya Espinal. Amaya laughed off the speculation—perhaps a little too hard. Post-season, at a club appearance, Byran was seen partying with other women and pouring shots into their mouths. A “lapse in judgement” which he insists went no further than what was shown, and was already talked through and put behind them.
The reunion also provided room for Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe to address cheating rumors and several moments recently called into question from the show. Ace finally addressed claims he was running the villa, with full deliberation footage proving he wasn’t secretly pushing an agenda. Ace and Chelley also brushed off rumors that they had been in a relationship long before the show and when Chelley asked if she would be his first girlfriend, Ace responded, “and last.”
Chelley also set the record straight on a few memorable moments, including some conflicts with Huda. Hotly anticipated footage of the Heart Rate Challenge aired, and the cast seemed to come to a consensus that Huda did, in fact, do too much. And Chelley and Olandria addressed the barrage of racist abuse they received from Huda’s fans. Both women were friends with Huda in the villa, but once outside, Huda found a frenzied, offensive fanbase who framed Chelley and Olandria as mean girls. Huda leaned into this narrative, regurgitating it in interviews, which subtly encouraged her followers to continue their attacks. Chelley and Olandria finally got the space to speak up about how Huda fanned the flames and did absolutely nothing to blow them out.
And that’s a wrap for season 7. Now that the dust has settled, Amaya and Bryan may have won the prize money, but breakup rumors loom as both have now unfollowed each other on social media. The real winners of this season? Chelley and Ace, who have been completely locked in and loved up since leaving the villa. And the winner of this reunion? Jeremiah—who spoke his piece, smoothed things over, and left the reunion smelling like roses.
Season 7 of Love Island USA is now streaming in full on Peacock.
Love Island USA
- Release Date
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July 9, 2019
- Directors
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Ryan ‘Reinhardt’ Vermeulen, Paul Newton, Marty Denholm
