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

The sun has officially set on Love Island USA Season 7, and America has spoken. After weeks of flirty bombshells, teary recouplings, steamy challenges, and enough drama to keep Twitter in a chokehold, Amaya Espinal and Bryan 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 $100,000 cash 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, the Love Island franchise 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 infamous Casa Amor twist. 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.

By finale night, America had fallen for their chemistry, ultimately voting them the Love Island USA Season 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 the Love Island USA Season 7 Reunion will air on Monday, August 25 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET. The reunion will be hosted by none other than Ariana Madix, fresh off her own Vanderpump Rules redemption arc, and Bravo’s chaos-conductor-in-chief, Andy Cohen, making this one of the most highly anticipated post-finale episodes in Love Island history.

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 hottest Love Island USA season. It was the biggest.

According to Peacock, the show has ranked as the #1 streaming reality series for five consecutive weeks, drawing the platform’s largest mobile audience ever for an entertainment title. In fact, over 30% of viewers tuned in via mobile, proving this show has officially entered the scroll, tap, repeat era.

And the buzz wasn’t confined to the platform. Across Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, Love Island USA clocked over 130 million social media interactions, making it the most talked-about entertainment series on television this 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 that Love 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 upcoming second season of Love Island Games, launching September 16, 2025. This international showdown will feature returning fan-favorite Islanders from the U.S., U.K., Australia, and beyond.

Filmed once again in Fiji, the games will blend Love Island’s signature romance with brutal challenges, unexpected twists, dramatic recouplings, and high-stakes eliminations. Narrator Iain 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 premieres today, July 13, 2025.

The docu-style reality series follows ten memorable Season 6 Islanders as they navigate the post-villa world of Los 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

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