The cast of Love Island USA season 7 has said goodbye to Fiji and hello to the real world.
During the July 13 season finale of the hit Peacock dating show, viewers rejoiced when host Ariana Madix announced that Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales received the most votes from the public and were splitting the $100,000 prize.
But as soon as the show wrapped, many fans were left wanting more from their favorite contestants.
Fortunately, Ariana and Andy Cohen came together to film a reunion show with the cast on August 12.
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“Guys, Love Island reunions are no joke,” Andy said via his Instagram Story while sitting inside an undisclosed room. “We are on dinner break. It is 9:45 p.m. We’re going back in there soon. This reunion, it’s good.”
He later revealed on social media that filming wrapped around 11 p.m.
Before the Love Island USA reunion special premieres on Peacock Monday, August 25, at 9 p.m. ET, Us Weekly is keeping track of all the big moments that have happened with the cast since they left Fiji.
Keep reading for relationship updates, unexpected reunions and a possible new couple:
Family Reunions
During the final week of Love Island USA season 7, many contestants were treated to surprise visits from several family members.
While Huda Mustafa was able to reunite with her sisters, she wasn’t able to see her 5-year-old daughter, Arleigh, until flying back to the United States.
“We’re both finally back from vacation at the same time,” Huda wrote via her Instagram Story on July 20. “We needed these hugs. Happiest girls in the world.”
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New Couple Alert?
Huda and Too Hot to Handle‘s Louis Russell sparked romance rumors when they were spotted in London during a July vacation.
To further cause chatter, the pair wore matching all-black ensembles when they both attended the Los Angeles premiere of Weapons on July 31.
While both parties have yet to publicly comment on the status of their relationship, fans are hoping for answers at the reunion show.
Cierra’s New Reality
Cierra Ortega’s Love Island USA experience was turned upside down in a July episode when she experienced an early exit after a controversial post from her Instagram account resurfaced while she was offline in Fiji.
When asked if she would be attending the reunion taping, Cierra seemingly confirmed that she would not be participating.
“At this point in time, I will not be at the reunion,” she said via TikTok on July 27. “So I feel lighter knowing that my perspective and my thoughts and my feelings and my emotions are out there. This is the first step for me in moving on and being able to close this chapter of my life.”
She added, “I will never shy away from the fact that the experience did end negatively because of my own actions. And that is something I will have to deal with but I will say this whole thing has been amazing in so many great ways.”
That same day, Cierra claimed she hadn’t heard from her ex, Nic Vansteenberghe, and her friend, Olandria Carthen.
Amaya and Bryan’s Relationship Update
Viewers who voted for Amaya and Bryan to win the show can rest easy knowing the pair are still together.
“Honestly, I’m so happy to be here with her,” Bryan said during a July 15 appearance on the Today show. “Trust me, it’s real.”
Amaya added, “I’m also a bad actress and a bad liar — I think people would be able to catch on quickly. I’m like, I need Botox after this, he makes me smile this much.” The duo was also spotted holding hands in New York on August 14.
Ariana Madix’s New Gig
This fall, Ariana is scrubbing into St. Denis Medical. NBC announced on August 14 that the Love Island USA host will guest-star in season 2 of the medical comedy as Dr. Emerson.
Ariana confirmed the news via Instagram when she wrote, “Can’t wait!”
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Exes Reunite
Although Iris Kendall ended the show coupled up with Pepe Garcia, the Los Angeles native raised eyebrows when TMZ spotted her meeting up with ex TJ Palma.
“I do want to have a conversation with TJ,” Iris exclusively shared with Us on July 15 before the photos surfaced. “I feel like I definitely owe him an explanation for everything that has happened. It’s definitely different in the villa than the outside world. It was definitely a lot.”
Iris and Pepe appear to still be together, with the couple stepping out for Variety’s Power Of Young Hollywood event on August 7.
Possible Trouble In Paradise
Just days before the season 7 reunion aired, Iris and Pepe sparked split speculation when eagle-eyed fans realized the two no longer follow each other on Instagram.
Amaya and Bryan also fueled rumors that there was trouble in paradise as they, too, unfollowed each other on Instagram. Amaya then reposted a series of cryptic videos on her TikTok page, one of which was set to Billie Eilish’s “Wildflower” and featured a snippet of Olivia Pope, Kerry Washington’s character from Scandal, getting emotional before pulling herself back together to return to work. A second post was about being grateful for supportive and loving friends while a third showed a slideshow of women crying.
Us Weekly reached out for comment at the time.
