Love Island USA Season 7 Crowns Amaya & Bryan… But All Anyone’s Talking About Is Huda & Chris’ Messy Breakup

The sun has officially set onLove Island USASeason 7, and America has spoken. After weeks of flirty bombshells, teary recouplings, steamy challenges, and enough drama to keep Twitter in a chokehold,Amaya EspinalandBryan Arenales have emerged as the new king and queen of Peacock’s sizzling summer reality hit. The pair were crowned winners during last night’s grand finale and will split the coveted$100,000cash prize.

But the fireworks didn’t stop there. With a reunion special on the way, a global games edition launching this fall, and a brand-new spin-off tracking Islanders post-villa, theLove Islandfranchise is solidifying its place as the undisputed cultural juggernaut of reality TV.

Amaya & Bryan Take the Crown After a Rollercoaster Romance

Espinal and Arenales weren’t always fan favorites. In fact, their coupling came after both flirted with other connections and faced serious temptation during the infamousCasa Amortwist. But despite the detours, the duo chose to stick together, working through emotional setbacks and slowly building what audiences perceived as a genuine bond. Their slow-burn romance resonated deeply with viewers, especially in a season defined by chaotic pairings and headline-making drama.

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By finale night, America had fallen for their chemistry, ultimately voting them theLove Island USASeason 7 winners. Espinal and Arenales now join the franchise’s short but elite list of couples who walked away both with love and money.

The Reunion Is Coming With Bravo Royalty Hosting

Mark your calendars, Islanders. Peacock has confirmed that theLove Island USA Season 7 Reunionwill air onMonday, August 25 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET. The reunion will be hosted by none other thanAriana Madix, fresh off her ownVanderpump Rules redemption arc, and Bravo’s chaos-conductor-in-chief, Andy Cohen, making this one of the most highly anticipated post-finale episodes inLove Islandhistory.

Sources say the special will bring together the final couples, standout bombshells, and even some controversial cast members for a no-holds-barred recap of what really went down in the Villa. Expect unfiltered confessions, emotional confrontations, and possibly a few surprise announcements.

A Record-Breaking Season for Peacock

Season 7 wasn’t just the hottestLove Island USAseason. It was thebiggest.

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According to Peacock, the show has ranked as the#1 streaming reality seriesforfive consecutive weeks, drawing the platform’slargest mobile audience everfor an entertainment title. In fact, over30% of viewerstuned in via mobile, proving this show has officially entered the scroll, tap, repeat era.

And the buzz wasn’t confined to the platform. AcrossInstagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube,Love Island USAclocked over130 million social media interactions, making it themost talked-about entertainment series on televisionthis summer.

(Data source: Talkwalker, May 26 – July 8, 2025)

Even more impressively,over 40%of this season’s viewers were brand-new to the franchise, a sign thatLove Islandmania is only just getting started in the U.S.

Love Island Games Returns September 16 With a Global Cast

Following her reunion duties, Ariana Madix will return to host the upcomingsecond season ofLove Island Games, launchingSeptember 16, 2025. This international showdown will feature returning fan-favorite Islanders from the U.S., U.K., Australia, and beyond.

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Filmed once again in Fiji, the games will blendLove Island’s signature romance with brutal challenges, unexpected twists, dramatic recouplings, and high-stakes eliminations. NarratorIain Stirling, beloved for his snarky commentary on the U.K. version, will also return to keep the chaos light and cheeky.

“Beyond the Villa” Premieres Today, Spotlighting Season 6 Islanders

In case viewers still can’t get enough of their favorite flirty influencers, Peacock is also launching a brand-new spin-off,Love Island: Beyond the Villa, which premierestoday,July 13, 2025.

The docu-style reality series follows ten memorable Season 6 Islanders as they navigate the post-villa world ofLos Angeles fame, influencer careers, messy friendships, and even messier romances. Cast members include:

JaNa Craig

Aaron Evans

Miguel Harichi

Leah Kateb

Kaylor Martin

Connor Newsum

Serena Page

Kenny Rodriguez

Olivia Walker

Kendall Washington

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The series also featurescameos from other iconic Islanders, adding extra heat to an already explosive new chapter.

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