As Season 7 of “Love Island USA” involves an end, more islanders have been dumped from the villa.
What began as a fun challenge become an enormous dumping that sent several contestants home during Episode 27 on July 3. Within the “Hate To Burst Your Bubble” challenge, the islanders had the chance to gauge their alignment with America as they were instructed to rank one another based on votes from the general public. With categories reminiscent of “most real” or “trustworthy,” the islanders gained a greater understanding of what America thinks of them.
“Love Island USA” host Ariana Madix revealed to the islanders that America also voted for his or her favorite girl and favorite boy. The three boys and three girls with the smallest amount of votes were put vulnerable to being dumped from the island. Within the challenge, contestant Amaya Espinal discovered that she ranked as America’s fan-favorite, having received nearly all of the high ranks.
Ultimately, the boys with the fewest votes were Austin Shepard, Taylor Williams and TJ Palma. Andreina Santos, Gracyn Blackmore and Jaden Duggar were the ladies with the fewest votes. At the top of the sport, Madix then explained that the remaining contestants could only select one islander to avoid wasting by standing behind them. Williams was declared secure after earning five votes from his fellow islanders.
Santos was the fifth bombshell of the season and was introduced by rapper Megan Thee Stallion, who made a guest appearance as host of the “Construct-A-Bombshell” challenge. Santos entered the villa alongside Palma that very same night.
Upon arrival, several of the male islanders expressed interest in Santos, but she immediately connected with Jeremiah Brown. After ending his toxic relationship with Huda Mustafa, Brown was open to exploring more connections and gravitated towards Santos. Nevertheless, their time together was short-lived after the lads made a collective decision to send Brown home.
Santos found a brand new connection to pursue after being introduced to a brand new group of men in Casa Amor in Episode 19. She selected to couple with Bryan Arenales, which gave the impression to be the beginning of a powerful connection. Nevertheless, by Episode 24, it became clear that their time together had fizzled out as Arenales and Santos expressed interest in recent people.
Over Zoom, Santos spoke with Variety about her exit, relationships with Brown and Arenales, the couple she’s rooting for and more.
Through the “Hate to Burst Your Bubble” challenge, how did you’re feeling when Bryan stood behind Jaden?
I felt bad. Bryan and I were having some issues. We weren’t talking, but we had a extremely good conversation that day. We talked about not talking, and we were going to repair it. He never said that he liked Jaden. He never told me that he liked one other connection greater than our connection, so it took me by surprise. I don’t care if you happen to select another person, but just be transparent and let me know. Even once I was attempting to explore my reference to Pepe, I told him I used to be pulling Pepe for a chat. He never told me I’m pulling Jaden for chats. So, the entire thing was that he never told me anything.
How did you’re feeling about Bryan saying your conversations were boring? Was that an accurate description?
We weren’t even having conversations. It was like two or three days that we weren’t talking in any respect. We’d talk when it was time to fall asleep because we needed to share a bed.
The day I left, we had our last conversation, and he said that he had been waiting for me the entire time to ask him questions, seek advice from him and pull him for chats. I told him that I just didn’t understand why it was such a giant deal for him to attend for me. “Why can’t you do all those things?” I’m a bit of old-school, so I prefer it when my man does every part to indicate me that he wants me. He wasn’t doing that.
What did you consider Cierra standing behind Taylor?
I used to be surprised. I believed she was going to face behind me. I used to be low-key waiting for Cierra. I didn’t think any of the ladies would stand behind Taylor due to the whole Olandria situation and everybody calling him out through the mail challenge before that. I wouldn’t say that Cierra and I are best friends, but we were close. I used to be near a lot of the girls. I’m not going to guage or wonder why she selected Taylor and never me. She told me that she was torn.
What’s your tackle Nic and Olandria coupling up?
I didn’t see that one coming. I truthfully thought that Nic was going to depart with Cierra since it was like every week left, and so they were the primary couple to shut off. So, once I saw that he’s giving it a shot with Olandria, I used to be like, “Wait, what? What’s happening here?” But I like them each.
The “Heart Race” challenge was one other big moment, especially with Ace and Huda’s performance. What happened off-camera that made that so shocking?
We were all speechless. We were all like, “Oh, my God, what is going on?” She did something with each guy, but then she took Ace and took an extended time with him. We were all taking a look at Chelley, and she or he looked like she was feeling a way. All of us agreed that it was a bit of an excessive amount of. I told Huda that when she pulled Amaya and me for a chat. That wasn’t shown. I realize it’s been a giant topic with people saying that I twisted the words. I told her, “I believe that is why Chelley’s mad because you probably did a bit of an excessive amount of with Ace.” Challenges are your opportunity to indicate who you wish or like more. I told Huda, “You have got to clarify to Chelley why you picked Ace to do extra stuff.”
What was your tackle Huda’s response to Chelley being upset together with her and never wanting to speak about that night?
Huda didn’t realize what she was doing. After she did, she was like, “Oh, my God I fucked up.” She has real feelings for Chelley, and she or he felt bad. I told Huda that she had to tug Chelley for a chat and explain every part that she told me and Amaya. But Chelley didn’t need to hurt her feelings and say something rude because she was heated. I remember she told us that she didn’t need to seek advice from Huda that night. So I understand Huda going to other people and being like, “Oh my gosh. Chelley’s mad at me,” because at that moment she couldn’t speak to her. You possibly can feel the strain. I don’t think she was trying to control us or the situation. She just desired to speak about it because she actually cared for Chelley.
After entering the villa, you and Jeremiah connected immediately. What drew you to him probably the most?
Once we first spoke, it was like a spark. It was like butterflies. We had really good chemistry, and it was really easy talking to Jeremiah.
Some islanders described Jeremiah’s behavior as love bombing. What are your thoughts on that statement?
He didn’t love bomb me. He was intentional. For the reason that moment I arrived, he made it clear that he desired to get to know me. We were doing so well, and I don’t think he did anything unsuitable. I believe they kept saying this because they felt a way about how he moved along with his first connection. But he was attempting to do things higher with me. He didn’t have the prospect to, but he didn’t do anything unsuitable.
Were you surprised when Ace, Taylor and Nic decided to vote him out?
I used to be so nervous. I used to be considering that there’s no way that they’re going to choose Jeremiah. We were having conversation, and we kissed in front of everybody five minutes before the elimination. So I believed there was no way they were going to vote Jeremiah out, knowing that he had a brand new connection. We never had the prospect to couple up or check out our connection. So I believed there was no way. Also, they were friends, and he was best friends with Nic, so I wasn’t expecting them to say Jeremiah.
Have you ever heard from Jeremiah since leaving the villa?
I reached out to him mainly because I noticed that many individuals were interpreting my “yes” to Ace in a unique context once I got my phone back. I wanted to clarify that wasn’t what I meant, but we haven’t talked since then.
Did he reply to your message?
He responded. We’d talk this week. He has my number, so he can call me.
Would you be all for continuing that connection?
Yes. At the identical time, I feel a way that he knows me in person and has an idea of who I’m. I wanted to clarify to him why I said yes. It wasn’t in a negative way. If that’s all it took for him to be like, “Oh never mind,” then I don’t know if he might be the fitting fit for me.
Which couple do you see winning?
The couple that deserves to win is Chelley and Ace because I see them because the realest couple. They’ve been together for the longest, and so they have real feelings.