Meet the final couples of Love Island USA Season 7! Find out who made it to the grand finale and how their journey unfolded in the villa.
Love Island USA Season 7: The Final Four Couples
After an emotional penultimate episode on July 11, five couples gathered for a family dinner, only to find out one couple was being sent home before the finale. After everything was settled, the final four couples going into the Season 7 finale on July 13 (Peacock, 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) were:
Amaya Espinal & Bryan Arenales
Huda Mustafa & Chris Seeley
Olandria Carthen & Nic Vansteenberghe
Iris Kendall & Pepe Garcia
Eliminated right before the finale:
Chelley Bissainthe & Ace Greene were the last couple home, leaving the last four couples to try and take home the $100,000 grand prize.
Couple Spotlights: Heading to the Finale
Amaya Espinal & Bryan Arenales
Fans and Netflix watchers viewed Amaya and Bryan as front-runners. Their close emotional relationship, and mutual development inside the villa were well respected. When the family dinner reveal began, they were the first couple to be named as one of the finalists.
Huda Mustafa & Chris Seeley
This couple had a more mixed perception among fans, primarily due to the couple’s disagreement over PDA and intimacy during the season. They were able to make to the finals based on strategic gameplay, alongside their developing relationship.
Olandria Carthen & Nic Vansteenberghe
Nickname “Nicolandria” is valued by fans after Nic and Olandria weathered a storm to grow a partnership – especially after Nic’s much-criticized exit with a partner – and eventually fell back together with a strong mutual commitment to one another. Their commitment saw them advance to the finale.
Iris Kendall & Pepe Garcia
Iris and Pepe appeared late in the season but quickly rose to popularity among fans. Their stable relationship and emotional intimacy, rooted in quiet confident connections, made them strong finalists despite being perceived as the least vocal finalists in terms of visibility in the show.
Notable Moments & Drama That Defined Season 7
Chelley & Ace’s Early Elimination: Chelley and Ace were early Islanders and not perceived by many as a couple that would leave before the finale, which shocked many . It outraged fans, who deemed them one of the very few real exclusive couples on the show.
Casa Amor Twists & Love Triangles: The twist and early bombshell defendents were renowned for escalating to shakeups – specifically between Olandria, Taylor, Nic, and Clarke on their connections to one another. Remarkably, after the show, Taylor endorsed “Nicolandria” postgame for finding each other again.
Family Visits Navigate Tough Conversations: Nic’s mom predetermined her response in a villa visit when she was asked by producers in response to Nic’s intimate behavior about what was filmed on the show. It sparked user conversations about boundaries and authenticity.
Fans Have Faction Discussions: In a riveting fallout online after Chelley & Ace were eliminated, the numerous fans on Reddit were rabid for alternative finalists for the elimination, strikingly arguing that the couples were always underrepresented and disregarded the genuine couples. Talks ruled the corridors of dissension between “Pepiris” and “Bramaya”.
Voting & Finale Dynamics
How the voting went down: The public voted using the official Love Island USA mobile app. On July 11, fans chose the five couples to stay; they eliminated one (Chelley & Ace). Viewers then voted again on the day of July 12. They chose the winner, one of the four remaining couples. The voting time was about four total hours after the show.
Finale: The finale started on July 13 and was the culmination for the winner announcement and announcing the $100,000.
Season 7 Champions: Amaya & Bryan Crowned
The industry confirms Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales are officially the winners of Love Island USA Season 7 as a result of the fans votes. Their combination of emotional intelligence, chemistry, and piece-meal narrative, ultimately resonated with fans the most.
Why These Couples Made It to the Final Four
Emotional Intelligence & Realness: Amaya and Bryan, and Iris and Pepe achieved a different emotional connection. These couples made it easier for audiences to root for them.
Story Arcs: Chelley & Ace had early drama and romance, Olandria & Nic and Huda & Chris found growth through conflict.
Audience Engagement: There is a robust social fandom. “Nicolandria” was trending extensively, as Chelley’s fan base fought hard after the unexpected elimination.
Strategy vs. Just Being Adorable: Huda & Chris were more worried about game and votes, while Amaya & Bryan and Iris & Pepe were also successful because of viewer faith due to their sincerity.
Closing Thoughts & Final Impact of Season 7
Winners: Amaya Espinal & Bryan Arenales – America’s choice for Season 7 Fav Couples champions.
Runners-Up: Some fans claimed Nicolandria or Pepiris deserved the money too.
Cultural Impacts: Season 7 brought us viral meme moments, tears, cast exit controversies, and a revived investment of voter powers.
Final Thoughts
Season 7 wrapped with four authentic couple finalist twists to their love stories. Yes, it included strategic plays, emotional roller coaster rides, and twitter storms, but in the end, it was heart warmth that resonated for Amaya & Bryan.
For reality TV fans, Summer 2025’s Love Island USA reaffirmed we all look for a real connection – and being authentic on camera, does win the love (and votes).
FAQs
Who won Love Island USA Season 7?
Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned the winners of Love Island USA Season 7 after crowning with the most public votes and $100,000.
Which couples were in the Season 7 Final?
The final four were:
Amaya Espinal & Bryan Arenales (Winners)
Huda Mustafa & Chris Seeley
Olandria Carthen & Nic Vansteenberghe
Iris Kendall & Pepe Garcia
Who was sent home right before the final?
Chelley Bissainthe and Ace Greene were sent home prior to the final, which surprised many fans who viewed them as one of the strongest original couples.
Where can I watch Love Island USA Season 7?
You can stream the entire season via Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service. New episodes would release six days a week with the finale on July 13, 2025.
How did they determine the winner of Season 7?
The public voted through the Love Island USA app. After the final four couples were revealed, there was a limited time to vote for your favorite couple. The couple with the most votes was crowned the winner.
Is Love Island USA scripted or real?
Love Island USA is a reality tv show, it is not scripted. However, in order to create entertainment, producers may dictate and/or manipulate certain circumstances and situations but all decisions regarding relationships are made by the Islanders.
What was the biggest twist this season?
The Casa Amor episode was one of the biggest twists, and it put all relationships on the line. The last pre-final elimination of Chelley & Ace sent fans into a frenzy with the backlash.