One couple fromLove Island USAseason 7 has been together since the beginning, facing various challenges, but they may not ultimately win.Love Island USAseason 7premiered in June 2025 and has beenparticularly entertaining due to scandals both on and off the screen.
Early in the season,Yulissa Escobar, a 27-year-old from Florida, was kicked out of the villaafter videos of her using a racial slur came to light. More recently, Cierra Oretga,who was coupled up with Nic Vansteenberghe, was eliminated from the show when her old social media posts containing a racial slur resurfaced.
In the past month, after facing several challenges, couplings, and recouplings, six couples -Chelley Bissainthe & Ace Greene, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, Iris Kendall & Pepe Garcia, Huda Mustafa & Chris Seeley, Taylor Williams & Clarke Carraway, andNic Vansteenberghe & Olandria Carthen - reached the final few episodes.
However, in the latest episode ofLove Island USAseason 7, America voted for their favorite couple. Unfortunately,Taylor and Clarke received the fewest votes and were eliminatedfrom the show. Despite this, the two were happy to have found each other and were leaving the villa as an"exclusive"couple.
Ace & Chelley Seem To Have The Strongest Connection In The Villa
Ace & Chelley Could Win Season 7
Ace and Chelley’s relationship has experienced several ups and downs during their time in the villa. Initially, they appeared to be the strongest couple of the season. However, when Chris, a new bombshell, entered the villa, it caused somemisunderstandings between Chelley and Ace as she wanted to explore her connection with him.
The couple faced another hurdle when Chelley felt hurt by Ace and Huda’s intimacy during the"heart rate challenge.“Despite these challenges,Ace and Chelley showed strength as a couple by addressing their communication issuesand discussing their feelings. Their ability to easily and effectively resolve conflicts makes them likable.
Iris Kendall & Pepe Garcia Are Growing On Viewers
Iris & Pepe Have A Natural Connection
Although Ace and Chelley have had a strong connection from the start of the season, the new bombshells, Iris and Pepe, have quickly developed a close relationship in just a few days.
Theyhave many shared interests, and their interactions are effortless. Initially, fans rooted for Iris to be with TJ Palma, but they have now come to appreciate her chemistry with Pepe.
Despite their limited screen time in season 7, Iris and Pepe are emerging as one of the most promising couples of the season. In the latest round of voting,theyweren’t among the bottom two, showing they’re posing a serious challenge to Ace and Chelley.
Nic Vansteenberghe & Olandria Carthen Have A Great Friendship
Nic Appears Giddy Around Olandria
For a long time, Nic was coupled up with Cierra. Now, he is exploring his connection with Olandria, which many fans adore. Over the past month, thecouple has built a strong friendship, making it easy for them to move into a romantic relationship.
Nic appears excited when he is with Olandria, andLove Island USAviewers on Instagram have noticed, rooting for them to end up together. One Instagram user wrote,“Nicolandria till the wheels fall off.“Another user commented,“My obsession with nicolandria runs DEEP!“With other couples also gaining fans' support, Ace and Chelley may not winLove Island USAseason 7.
Love Island USAairs every night at 9 p.m. EDT on Peacock, except for Wednesdays.
