A friendly, readable deep‑dive on every Love Island USA Season 7 Islander — from Day‑1 OGs to Casa Amor chaos agents and late‑season bombshells.
Finals Four
Amaya Espinal — Winner
Age on show: 25
From: New York City, NY
Known for: Heart‑on‑sleeve honesty, “sensitive gangster” energy, and a late‑season glow‑up
A cardiac‑unit nurse and content creator, Amaya entered as a Day‑5 bombshell and immediately changed the temperature of the villa. Early links with Ace and Austin fizzled, and she weathered a few messy game nights — but her openness made her a stand‑out with viewers. Casa Amor brought the reset she needed: a slow‑burn connection with Bryan that turned tender and steady. They rode a wave of public support all the way to the finale, where America crowned them winners. Post‑villa, Amaya’s social reach exploded, and her candid, self‑aware voice kept her a fan favorite. Making history as the first Latino couple winners of Love Island USA. They split the $100,000 prize
Bryan Arenales — Winner
Age on show: 28
From: Boston, MA
Known for: Big‑hearted, calming presence; steady courtship of Amaya
A Casa Amor recruit with gym‑rat discipline and marathoner grit, Bryan’s arrival gave Amaya the safe, drama‑free space she’d been asking for. He wasn’t the loudest guy in the villa, but his consistent reassurance — even when the games got spicy — won trust inside and votes outside. By finale night, their connection felt balanced and grown. However the post‑show headlines swing, Bryan’s in‑villa arc is remembered for patience, peace, and showing up for his partner.
Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe — Runner‑up
Age on show: 24
From: Jacksonville, FL
Known for: Soft‑spoken green flag; the “Nicolandria” slow burn
An OG boy who started with Cierra, Nic kept things respectful through the season’s early turbulence. His chemistry with Olandria flickered in challenges, then finally sparked after Casa Amor. Once they gave it a real shot, the pair turned into the season’s sweetest love story: flirt‑y, supportive, a touch dorky — and electrifying when it mattered. Their late‑blooming romance carried them to second place and a legion of stans rooting for the long game. Partnered with Olandria on brand campaigns and embraced viral fame.
Olandria Carthen — Runner‑up
Age on show: 27
From: Decatur, Alabama
Known for: “Bama Barbie” charm; level‑headed queen energy
A Day‑1 Islander with HBCU pride and a sharp professional streak, Olandria entered looking for a country‑boy and matched with cowboy Taylor. She handled villa drama with grace, even when Casa Amor left her briefly single. The real plot twist? Admitting a simmering crush on Nic and choosing herself — a pivot that gave us the Nicolandria era and one of the season’s purest arcs. Runner‑up status felt like a coronation of her poise as much as their coupledom. In a committed relationship with Nic; they’ve embraced the moniker “Nicolandria” and continue to thrive—with viral moments like a Disneyland date earning major fan love
Chris Seeley — 3rd place
Age on show: 27
From: Fresno, CA
Known for: Athlete focus; Casa Amor momentum
Chris showed up at Casa Amor and quickly gave Huda exactly what she’d been asking for: consistency. Their connection formed fast but proved durable, weathering tests back in the main villa. Chris’s composure during tricky moments helped steer them to the finale.
Huda Mustafa — 3rd place
Age on show: 24
From: Raleigh, North Carolina
Known for: Star power, outspoken standards, and an on‑screen coming‑of‑age arc
An OG girl whose confidence and glam made her instantly magnetic, Huda’s early chapters included fireworks (and friction) with Jeremiah and Ace. She recalibrated at Casa Amor, clicking with Chris and prioritizing what she’d been vocal about all season: care, effort, and clarity. The pivot paid off — the pair finished third and left with momentum.
Iris Kendall — 4th place
Age on show: 25
From: Calabasas, California
Known for: Straight‑shooter energy; Casa Amor comeback
Dropped into the villa mid‑season, Iris made an immediate impression for her unbothered vibe and clear boundaries. She and Pepe built from banter into a fully fledged couple, nabbing a finale spot and a strong fanbase that loved their playful, grown conversations.
José “Pepe” Garcia‑Gonzalez — 4th place
Age on show: 27
From: Madrid, Spain
Known for: Flirt‑with‑substance; patient partner to Iris
Pepe arrived as a charmer with real depth. His Casa‑Amor‑to‑post‑Casa pursuit of Iris felt refreshingly adult for a show built on chaos. Even when the villa swirled, they kept communication clean, made each other laugh, and cruised into the final four.
Day‑1 Originals
Allen “Ace” Greene — Finalist (5th overall)
Age on show: 22
From: Los Angeles, California
Arc: Began as an OG with swagger, matched early with Chelley. The two weathered outside interest (and a few fiery challenge nights), chose each other again, and defined their bond on their own timeline. Dumped just before the finale, they still left as a solid duo and fan favorites.
Michelle “Chelley” Bissainthe — Finalist (5th overall)
Age on show: 27
From: Orlando, FL
Arc: Part candy‑sweet, part steel‑spined, Chelley’s personality popped from Day 1. Her romance with Ace turned exclusive in the villa, complete with grand‑gesture teases and a steady burn that nearly carried them to finale night.
Austin Shepard — Dumped Day 24
Age on show: 26
From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Arc: The cowboy‑model who briefly vibed with Amaya, Austin’s easy charm met its match in the season’s shifting sands. He left before the homestretch but stayed memorable for his chill presence and (unfortunately) one very chaotic game night.
Taylor Williams — Dumped Day 28
Age on show: 25
From: Oklahoma City, OK
Arc: The cowboy half of the early Taylor–Olandria coupling, he and O landed one of the season’s first “awww” storylines. Their sweet vibe eventually gave way to other connections; Taylor exited near the end, leaving with good will (and plenty of rodeo‑boy memes).
Jeremiah Brown — Dumped Day 16
Age on show: 22
From: Seattle, WA
Arc: A Day‑1 heart‑throb who kissed his way into early headlines, Jeremiah’s quick sparks with Huda and later with Amaya made noise, but longer‑term traction never quite landed.
Isabelle‑Anne “Belle‑A” Walker — Dumped Day 6
Age on show: 22
From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Arc: Bright, bubbly, and briefly coupled with Austin, Belle‑A’s short stint added levity to the earliest episodes before she was the season’s first public dumping.
Yulissa Escobar — Removed Day 3
Age on show: 27
From: Miami, Florida
Arc: Entered as an OG and exited after three episodes following off‑show controversy that surfaced online. Her early departure reshuffled the villa dynamics almost immediately.
Early Bombshells & Mid‑Season Arrivals
Charlie Georgiou — Dumped Day 11
Age on show: 27
From: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Arc: The season’s first bombshell arrived with accent‑powered confidence and took a few cheeky swings, but the timing wasn’t on his side.
Cierra Ortega — Removed Day 26
Age on show: 25
From: Arizona
Arc: A bold early‑season presence who coupled with Nic, Cierra’s exit mid‑season (after off‑show posts resurfaced) became a turning point for “Nicolandria.” Her departure cleared a path for Nic and Olandria to explore a real connection.
Hannah Fields — Dumped Day 16
Age on show: 22
From: Tucson, Arizona
Arc: Entered with Amaya in one of the season’s most dramatic double‑bombshell moments, flirted widely, and left with good vibes and a packed DMs folder.
Jalen Brown — Dumped Day 13
Age on show: 27
From: Sparta, GA
Arc: The soft‑spoken truck driver whose brief coupling with Olandria gave her clarity about what — and who — she wanted.
Andréina Santos‑Marte — Dumped Day 24
Age on show: 25
From: Spain
Arc: Arrived with quick wit and quicker connections, but recoupling roulette sent her home before Casa fallout could settle.
Thomas “TJ” Palma — Dumped Day 24
Age on show: 23
From: Tampa, Florida
Arc: The Tampa Island flirt whose late‑night chats couldn’t quite outpace stronger bonds forming around him.
Casa Amor — The Shake‑Up Crew
Courtney “Coco” Watson — Dumped Day 20
Age on show: 24
From: Los Angeles, California
Arc: A confident Casa arrival who found quick sparks but couldn’t dislodge the villa’s most settled pairs.
JD Dodard — Dumped Day 20
Age on show: 23
From: Puerto Rico/Dallas, Texas
Arc: Brought smooth talk and gym‑bro energy; left once the dust settled after recoupling.
Savanna “Vanna” Einerson — Dumped Day 20
Age on show: 21
From: Salt Lake City, Utah
Arc: Flirty and fearless, Vanna stirred a little pot, a few hearts, and then bowed out at the first post‑Casa cull.
Zachary “Zac” Woodworth — Dumped Day 20
Age on show: 26
From: Portland, Oregon
Arc: Tall, tatted, and briefly entangled in Amaya’s storyline, Zac’s Casa cameo was short but loud.
Gracyn Blackmore — Dumped Day 24
Age on show: 25
From: Bristol, Virginia
Arc: Casa’s Southern sweetheart who lit up the terrace but didn’t find a secure post‑Casa landing spot.
Jaden Duggar — Dumped Day 24
Age on show: 25
From: Seattle, Washington
Arc: Brought wholesome midwestern charm; timing and triangles sent him home at the next culling.
Clarke Carraway — Dumped Day 28
Age on show: 28
From: Orange County, CA
Arc: A Casa convert who turned a fling into a thing with Taylor — long enough to make a late‑season run before both exited as singles.
Elan Bibas — Dumped Day 26
Age on show: 24
From: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Arc: Moved quietly and strategically, but couldn’t secure a recoupling when the villa reset again.
Zak Srakaew — Dumped Day 26
Age on show: 29
From: Roi Et, Thailand
Arc: Charismatic and chaos‑adjacent, Zak’s Casa stride made headlines — then he exited when alliances firmed up elsewhere.
Where the season landed
- Winners: Amaya & Bryan
- Runners‑up: Nic & Olandria
- 3rd: Huda & Chris
- 4th: Iris & Pepe
- Just missed the finale: Chelley & Ace
Season 7 will be remembered for an OG‑heavy finish, a breakout winner in Amaya, and the rare slow‑burn switch‑up (Nicolandria!) that the entire internet rooted for. Whether couples stay together IRL is a separate saga — but in Fiji, these are the chapters that made the summer.
