Love Island USA Season 7 is trending for more than just its winners. As the finale plays out, people can’t stop talking about the drama inside the villa, especially the situation with Hannah and Pepe, and how Iris wasted no time swooping in.
In the middle of the season, right when nobody expected it, Hannah got the boot. Not even a full day later, a new girl named Iris took her place and let’s just say, people were not happy. Fans didn’t hold back. One said, “Poor Hannah. Iris should’ve been the one to go. I can’t stand her.” Another chimed in, “Hannah lost her spot and Iris jumped right in, like she was waiting for it.” The whole thing caught fire online.
Social media voices express disbelief
People online were quick to notice how fast the connection between Pepe and Iris came back. One person said, “Pepe and Iris were always there for each other as friends. But it was only after TJ left that things changed.” Someone else pointed out a double standard, “Exactly! Everyone calls Nic and Ola’s story forced, but says nothing about Pepe and Iris. They already explained why they didn’t feel a spark earlier.”
These comments opened up a whole new can of worms: are viewers judging some contestants too harshly but giving others a free pass for similar behavior?
News outlets weigh in on season dynamics
Season 7 stirred up a bit of a storm. The Cut felt the whole thing moved too quickly, with drama that didn’t quite feel real and too much producer interference. Meanwhile, The Washington Post called the eliminations of Jeremiah and Hannah “explosive,” pointing to a wave of backlash and people online saying the votes might’ve been tampered with.
Decider caught the moment too. Charlie Georgiou, who was on the show before, called the recoupling “brutal.” He felt “robbed” when Hannah quickly switched to Pepe. That moment really added a lot of emotion to the whole story.
Current standings and upcoming finale
It all came down to a finale packed with emotion and drama. Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales took home the top prize of $100,000, becoming the first Latino couple to ever win. Meanwhile, Nic and Olandria, Huda and Chris, and Iris with Pepe stayed behind as the final three runner-up couples.
What’s next: Aftermath and reunion plans
Even though the season has wrapped up, there’s still more coming. A reunion is happening on August 25, and the Love Island Games are starting on September 16.
While that’s being planned, the eliminated castmates aren’t sitting idle. Recently, some of them from Casa Amor, Season 7, met in Los Angeles for Vanna Einerson’s birthday party. And you could tell; they’re more than just co-stars.
People who care deeply about mental health, both on the show and outside it, are getting worried. The constant switching of partners and surprise eliminations might lead to online bullying, which is why host Ariana Madix and the show’s producers are gently reminding everyone to be kind.
