As of June 3, 2025, season 7 of Love Island USA is officially airing. Promising a hot new cast of conventionally attractive singles, season 7 of Love Island USA is already off to an explosive start! Who’s pairing up and who’s getting dumped? Here’s every islander and bombshell you’ve got to know.
Hands up if you’ve been waiting (impatiently) for the latest season of Love Island to drop! In the modern age of dating with an abundance of romantic reality TV shows, this series has cemented itself among the best and most enduring titles, alongside Netflix mainstays like Love Is Blind and Single’s Inferno.
The challenge: To find true love under a microscope, and to endure the pressure-cooker environment of scrutiny and sensational highs and lows. There will be drama, and there will be spice — but will it prove too hot to handle?
For the islanders set to enter the Love Island villa this coming week, there’s more on the line than just romance. As with all reality TV shows: The winner takes all, from a first-place cash prize of USD 100,000 to social media fame and near-instant celebrity status. On Love Island, you don’t just win a life partner; you win bragging rights and the chance to curate a public image for profit.
Who are the 10 OG cast members set to enter the villa for a chance at true love in season 7 of Love Island USA? How spicy will the season’s drama be? Who are the heartthrobs, and who are the heartbreakers? Grab your popcorn, your beverage of choice, a fluffy pillow, and get ready to watch the sparks fly.
A quick guide to Love Island: Bombshells, breakups, and drama
If you’re new to the Love Island fandom, we’re here to catch you up. The series follows a cast of characters boasting style and substance — hopeful romantics who come on the show in a bid to find true love. Over the course of a few weeks, OG Islanders — of which there are 10 — pair up and get to know one another.
However, there is a twist: Steamy new cast additions land on the island every few days, aptly named Bombshells. Under the guidance of host Ariana Madix, the Islanders will engage in a dating-themed game of musical chairs. The most steadfast of couples stick together through thick and thin. And those who are here to play?
They make for great reality TV. And we’re absolutely ready for it.
Which cast members are paired up in season 7 of Love Island USA?
As of day 1 (June 3 2025), the relationship status of the Love Island contestants are as follows.
Coupled
Yulissa and Ace
Chelley and Austin
Huda and Jeremiah
Belle-A and Nicolas
Olandria and Taylor
As of day 3 (June 6 2025), the relationship status of the Love Island contestants are as follows.
Yulissa was removed from the show abruptly on day 3. While no official confirmation has been given as to a reason, Yulissa’s removal occurred after TMZ obtained and shared footage of her using racial slurs.
Removed
Yulissa
As of day 6 (June 9 2025), the relationship status of the Love Island contestants are as follows.
Coupled
Amaya and Ace
Chelley and Austin
Huda and Jeremiah
Cierra and Nicolas
Olandria and Taylor
Hannah and Charlie
Dumped
Belle-A
As of day 11 (June 14 2025), the relationship status of the Love Island contestants are as follows.
Single
Huda
Taylor
Coupled
Amaya and Ace
Chelley and Austin
Iris and Jeremiah
Cierra and Nicolas
Olandria and Jalen
Hannah and Pepe
Dumped
Charlie
As of day 13 (June 16 2025), the relationship status of the Love Island contestants are as follows.
Single
Huda
Coupled
Amaya and Austin
Chelley and Ace
Iris and Jeremiah
Cierra and Nicolas
Olandria and Taylor
Hannah and Pepe
As of day 16 (June 19 2025), the relationship status of the Love Island contestants are as follows.
Single
Huda
Andreina
Iris
Pepe
TJ
Coupled
Amaya and Austin
Chelley and Ace
Cierra and Nicolas
Olandria and Taylor
Dumped
Jeremiah
Hannah
As of day 20 (June 23 2025), the relationship status of the Love Island contestants are as follows.
Single
Olandria
Elan
Coupled
Amaya and Zak
Chelley and Ace
Cierra and Nicolas
Andreina and Bryan
Jaden and Austin
Huda and Chris
Iris and TJ
Gracyn and Pepe
Clarke and Taylor
Dumped
Coco
Vanna
Zac
JD
As of day 24 (June 27 2025), the relationship status of the Love Island contestants are as follows.
Single
Bryan
Iris
Olandria
Elan
Pepe
Coupled
Amaya and Zak
Chelley and Ace
Cierra and Nicolas
Huda and Chris
Clarke and Taylor
Dumped
Austin
Andreina
TJ
Gracyn
Jaden
As of day 26 (June 29 2025), the relationship status of the Love Island contestants are as follows.
Coupled
Amaya and Bryan
Chelley and Ace
Olandria and Nicolas
Huda and Chris
Clarke and Taylor
Iris and Pepe
Dumped
Elan
Zak
Removed
Cierra was removed, reportedly for using racial slurs prior to her appearance on Love Island.
Meet the cast of Love Island USA season 7
Belle-A Walker
A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Belle-A has an Instagram following 15k strong, making her an impressive OG Islander to watch come June 3. A model who has walked the runway during Hawaii Swim Show, Belle-A’s Instagram page is an exquisite showcase of island living. According to reports, she works at her parents’ coffee shop when she isn’t strutting down a runway.
Quote: “I love working at the coffee shop. You make everybody’s day better by handing them coffee. It’s amazing.”
Instagram handle: @perksofisabelle
Chelley Bissainthe
Miami-based model Chelley believes in horoscopes, and her stars are in alignment for love. Hailing from Orlando, Florida, the Virgo native often shares snapshots from her modelling life on her Instagram page, which boasts a follower count of 16.1k. She speaks a little bit of Creole.
Quote: “I’m big on zodiac signs. No, I’m not going to judge you based on your zodiac sign. Okay, I am, but not like… fully.”
Instagram handle: @_slimthin
Huda Mustafa
Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, Huda is a fitness influencer, trainer, and coach who easily embodies the phrase ‘washboard abs’ and ‘buns of steel’. With 111k followers on Instagram, she’s a strong and confident workout queen with an incredible list of collaborators including Gymshark, AYBL, and EHPlabs.
Quote: “I’m looking for somebody who’s my lifelong partner. I don’t want a guy who’s at the club texting a million different girls. I’m tired of going on stupid dates. Love Island, find me a man!”
Instagram handle: @hudabubbaaa
Olandria Carthen
With beauty and brains in the bag, Olandria, who describes herself as a proud Southern belle, is an Alabama native who hails from Decatur. An alumnus of Tuskagee University, she graduated with a degree in Supply Chain Management in 2022. Today, she works as a model in Houston and boasts an Instagram following of 18.7k.
Instagram handle: @x__0lan
Yulissa Escobar
A child of sunny Miami and Floridian waves, 27-year-old Yulissa is an entrepreneur with ties to the real estate, hospitality, events, and luxury business industries. With 56.7k followers on Instagram, this raven-haired beauty is big on family values and even bigger on celebrating life experiences with the gusto they deserve. Having come off a nine-year relationship, Yulissa believes in old-fashioned romance.
Quote: “I want my man to nurture me. I’m your baby.”
Instagram handle: @yulissaaescobar
Ace Greene
The folks in Peacock have called in the big guns for season 7 of Love Island USA, with influencer Ace Greene joining the cast. Ace is a content creator, boasting a staggering 1 million followers on TikTok — which means he’s kind of a big deal. On Instagram, his following is 789k strong, with posts highlighting milestones in his life from appearing on The Jennifer Hudson Show to attending New York Fashion Week. As per his official website, Ace is a DJ, comedian, model, choreographer, YouTube, and professional party host. Our bets are on him for ‘Life of the party’ in the Love Island villa.
Instagram handle: @realacegreene
Austin Shepard
Hailing from Northville, Michigan, Austin has long held a love of sunny Florida. As per his Instagram page, he has made his dream a reality, locating to South Florida which he now calls home. With his ripped physique and sense of humour, Austin hopes to find the right girl to call his own.
Quote: “I love making people laugh. I look damn good while cleaning the pool.”
Instagram handle: @2fastnfurious
Jeremiah Brown
Meet Jeremiah: Model, communication nerd, and a guy who’s finely in tune with his emotions. Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Jeremiah’s portfolio is impressive to say the least. He’s starred in modelling campaigns for Adidas, True Religion, and men’s jewellery label JAXXON.
Quote: “I’ve always been a more emotional type of guy. I really don’t care if I cry in front of you.”
Instagram handle: @findjeremiah
Nicolas Vansteenberghe
Daredevil has his real-life incarnation in Nicolas, a native of Jacksonville, Florida. A model boasting 19.1K followers on Instagram, this hazel-eyed hottie has brawn and brains in abundance. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, he holds a degree in nursing, which he plays off against his adventurous side.
Quote: “I’m down for anything, whether it be skydiving, motorcycling… [I’m] huge into extreme sports. When I see a new experience, I have to try it.”
Instagram handle: @nicolasvans
Taylor Williams
Hailing from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Taylor has made a name for himself as a model, with major campaigns spanning Timberland and Levis. Notably, he has even modelled for and walked the runway for Louis Vuitton, an impressive accomplishment that drives his portfolio today. With an Instagram following of 19.5k, his career is on the rise, but will he find true love in the Villa?
Quote: “My type of girl… good personality. City girl would be cool. Big booty fo sho, big booty.”
Instagram handle: @twill.3
Charlie Georgiou
27-year-old Charlie hails from Birmingham, England, and is a Cancer native. An actor, Charlie is a brand-new bombshell with no prior Love Island experience. Introduced as a cheeky Brit with no qualms about stepping on people’s toes, Charlie is one to watch out for as the drama reaches its peak in coming days.
Instagram handle: @charliegeorgio
Cierra Ortega
A sassy Libran native with Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, 25-year-old digital creator Cierra Ortega walzed into the villa alongside Charlie on day 2, and instantly whisked Nicolas away. A fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Cierra has made a name for herself on social media, where she posts inspo photos from her fashionable travels. Following her introduction to the villa, the bombshell babe has stirred a friendship with Chelley Bissainthe.
Instagram handle: @cierra.ortega
Amaya Espinal
25-year-old Amaya Espinal entered the villa on day 5 alongside Hannah Fields in the latest injection of bombshells. A content creator/RN hailing from New York City, Amaya boasts a fiery Scorpio’s personality with self confidence to boot. Following her arrival on the villa, Amaya made it clear she was interested in Jeremiah; however, she also proved herself a class act, first reaching out to Jeremiah’s current beau Huda to declare her intentions and allay any impending drama. How that relationship pans out remains to be seen; but we’re definitely watching. According to her Instagram page, which has 47.8k followers, she’s ‘Just a NYC girl, living & loving life.’
Instagram handle: @amayaelizabeth_
Hannah Fields
A native of Tucson, Arizona, 23-year-old Hannah Fields is a Leo native who entered the Love Island villa on day 5 alongside Amaya. According to her Instagram page, which has 10.4k followers, she is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton.
Instagram handle: @lilbabyhann\
Iris Kendall
Hailing from Los Angeles, California, 25-year-old Iris is a content creator and influencer with an Instagram following of 21.8k strong. An air sign, the Libran native posts content surrounding fashion, fitness, lifestyle, and beauty on her social media. Upon entering the villa on day 9 alongside Jalen Brown and Pepe Garcia, Iris immediately hit it off with Jeremiah, with the two coupling up on day 11 to leave Huda high and dry.
Instagram handle: @iriskendall
Jalen Brown
Entering the villa on day 9 alongside Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia, 27-year-old Jalen Brown rocks a physique that certainly lives up to his hometown of Sparta, Georgia. Expect the Scorpio native to bring the passion, romance, and fire!
Instagram handle: @elite.brown
Pepe Garcia
A personal trainer and retired pro basketball player, 27-year-old Pepe Garcia boasts 16.4 followers on his Instagram page, where he posts snapshots of his active life. Entering the villa on day 9 alongside Iris Kendall and Jalen Brown, the Pisces-Aries cusp is certain to be equal measures fiery passion and feelings.
Instagram handle: @pepe.garcia15
Andreina Santos
Born in Spain and hailing from Jersey City in New Jersey, 24-year-old Andreina works as a model with WILHELMINA models. The Taurean native, who has Dominican roots like Amaya, boasts a healthy 243k followers on Instagram where she shows her followers snapshots of her life in front of the camera. According to a post on Instagram, she ‘did high school in 3 different languages in 3 different countries’, but graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.
Quote: “I rate myself a 10 out of 10 because brains, beauty, body.”
Instagram handle: @andreinasntos
TJ Palma
TJ entered the Love Island villa on day 14 as a bombshell alongside Andreina. At 23 years of age, TJ is one of the youngest islanders on the show, and once played baseball for the University of Tampa. A Sagittarius native and an entrepreneur, he boasts “superhost” status on Airbnb and appeared to be a rising favourite until it was revealed that he follows “manosphere” and “red pill content” guru Andrew Tate on X. For those not in the know, Tate has been widely criticised for his misogynistic views on women, and is currently facing rape and human trafficking charges in Britain and Romania.
Instagram handle: @tjpalmaa / @tjpalmabnb
Bryan Arenales
Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, 28-year-old Bryan wears multiple hats, working as a financial accountant, realtor, and bartender. With a chest full of tattoos, the Sagittarian native entered Love Island as part of the Casa Amor twist on day 17. While nobody would ever question his fitness, Bryan also revealed that he has recently trained to run a marathon.
Quote: “If you hate me, that’s a you problem.”
Instagram handle: @brizzzworks
Chris Seeley
27-year-old Chris entered the island on day 17 as part of the Casa Amor twist. A professional basketball player, Chris has played for the University of Utah, California State University, the Mulhouse team in France, and the Indonesian basketball league team Rajawali Meda. Chris is also a Fresno California native and a fiery Aries native, a placement that explains his quick connection with fellow islander Chelley.
Instagram handle: @chrisseeley_4
Clarke Carraway
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, who works as a peer mentor, 24-year-old Clarke Carraway entered Casa Amor on day 17 and quickly made a connection with Nicolas. A lifelong cheerleader, she is a Capricorn native, boasting 26.9k followers on Instagram.
Instagram handle: @clarke.y
Elan Bibas
A native of Toronto, 24-year-old tech consultant Elan Bibas is a vibrant Sagittarius and a Jewish Canadian who broke the internet when he shared a kiss with Huda, a Palestinian. Entering Casa Amor on day 17, Elan immediately paired up with Cierra; however, as of day 20, he is currently single.
Instagram handle: @elan.bibas
Gracyn Blackmore
Hailing from Bristol, Virginia, Sagittarius native Gracyn entered Casa Amor on day 17, quickly striking up a bond with fellow islander Pepe. The 25-year-old is a brand ambassador for Monster energy drinks, and she is frequently seen promoting the brand on social media. As a Monster ambassador, Gracyn is often seen at Nascar races, UFC fights, and monster truck rallies, showcasing her broad range of interests. As per her Instagram, Gracyn is ‘a card shark’, an avid thrifter, a former member of Alpha Phi, and a graduate of Virginia Tech.
Instagram handle: @gracynblackmore
Jaden Duggar
25-year-old Jaden Duggar hails from Los Angeles and works as a corporate investigator. Born on August 27, she is a Virgo native who is unapologetically herself. Jaden suffers from Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), a chronic disease she disclosed from the get-go — thereby allowing potential partners to choose for themselves what they could, and could not accept. A Virgoan through and through, Jaden has joked shared, “I have the boys in the villa already background checked.” According to her Instagram page, she has a Master’s degree in Crime Analysis and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.
Instagram handle: @jadenashleyd
Zak Srakaew
An international model hailing from Roi Et, Thailand currently based in Manchester, United Kingdom, Zak is no stranger to reality television. In 2023, he appeared on Big Brother UK, spending two weeks in the house. Entering Casa Amor on his Love Island journey, Zak, who is blessed with a 6-foot-frame, frequently works with Burberry, North Face, and ASOS. As of day 20, he is paired up with Amaya.
Instagram handle: @zakyeah
Coco Watson
24-year-old hair and makeup stylist Coco Watson hails from Los Angeles. Yet another Sagittarius native, Coco paired up with Taylor and Ace before sadly being dumped on day 20.
Instagram handle: @0h.thatscortt
Vanna Einerson
Savanna “Vanna” Einerson entered the island on day 17 as part of the Casa Amor twist. A Gemini, 21-year-old brand media ambassador hails from Salt Lake City, Utah. During her time on Love Island, Vanna briefly paired up with Ace and TJ before being dumped on day 20.
Instagram handle: @vannaeinerson
Zac Woodworth
26-year-old Zac Woodworth hails from Scottsdale, Arizona. Entering the show during the Casa Amor twist, he briefly coupled up with Iris before being dumped on day 20.
Instagram handle: @zacwoodworth
JD Dodard
An online athletic coach and entrepreneur, 23-year-old JD hails from Dallas, Texas and Puerto Rico. He briefly coupled up with Huda, before being dumped on day 20.
Instagram handle: @jddodard
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