Love Island USA Season 7: Casa Amor Fallout, Shocking Dumps, and Steamy Challenges
The drama continues to sizzle in the Fijian villa as Love Island USA Season 7 delivers its most explosive episodes yet. With Casa Amor in the rearview, islanders are facing the consequences of their recoupling decisions while navigating new connections—and old flames. From surprise returns to heated confrontations and pulse-raising challenges, here’s everything you missed in the latest episodes.
Olandria & Nic’s Unexpected Second Chance
After being dumped in Episode 20 when neither was chosen during Casa Amor recoupling, Olandria and Nic got a shocking lifeline. The duo was whisked away in a G-Wagon to a secret garden, where producers gave them an ultimatum: couple up or leave for good. They chose to stick together, returning to the villa with a new dynamic.
Initially, sparks flew—Nic even confessed Olandria was “one of the most attractive women” he’d ever seen—but their romance fizzled fast. After sharing a steamy kiss during the Soul Ties challenge, they mutually agreed in Episode 22 that they were better off as friends.
Huda vs. JD: A Clash of Dominance
One of the season’s messiest breakups unfolded between Huda and JD after the Kiss-Off challenge. Their argument went viral when JD accused her of being “dominant,” leading to a fiery exchange:
JD: “You was trying to be combative.”
Huda: “So find someone submissive. Good talk.”
Huda—already a fan favorite for her no-nonsense attitude—continued to stir the pot, leaving JD single just before his eventual dumping.
Casa Amor Casualties: Four Bombshells Axed
Episode 22 saw four Casa Amor arrivals sent packing:
- Coco (linked to Ace)
- Zac (pursued Iris)
- JD (flirted with Huda and Amaya)
- Vanna (paired with TJ)
Their exits shook up the villa, leaving remaining islanders scrambling to solidify their connections.
Heart Rates Racing: The “Hearts on Fire” Challenge
The infamous heart rate challenge returned in Episode 24, with couples (and singles) dressing to impress while trying to spike each other’s pulses. The results? Juicy.
Women’s Top Heart-Raisers:
- Nic sent three hearts racing (Iris, Jaden, Gracyn)
- Pepe turned heads (Amaya, Andreina)
- Chris had Chelley and Olandria swooning
Men’s Top Heart-Raisers:
- Cierra dominated (Zak, Bryan, Elan)
- Gracyn got TJ’s pulse up
- Huda made Ace’s heart skip
The challenge revealed unexpected attractions, planting seeds for potential drama ahead.
Current Couples & Single Islanders (As of Episode 24)
Official Pairs:
- Chelley & Ace
- Amaya & Zak
- Jaden & Austin
- Cierra & Nic
- Gracyn & Pepe
- Huda & Chris
- Iris & TJ
- Taylor & Clarke
- Andreina & Bryan
Flying Solo:
- Olandria
- Elan
What’s Next?
With the heart rate challenge stirring new tensions and several islanders still unattached, the villa is primed for more shakeups. Will Nic’s popularity cause rifts? Can Huda and Chris last? And will Olandria finally find her match?