KC and Aniya have been coupled together because the first episode. The pair appeared to genuinely like one another. Nonetheless, things became more complicated as conversations about exploring other connections continued.<\/span><\/p>\nAs Casa Amor began, each decided to explore other connections and test what they’d built together. In the long run, Aniya ended her reference to Casa Amor bombshell Karl and selected to stay loyal to KC.<\/span><\/p>\nMeanwhile, KC returned to the villa with a brand new connection, Tierra. His decision left Aniya emotional, single, and vulnerable, sparking mixed reactions from viewers. Many celebrities have also shared their thoughts on KC and Aniya\u2019s connection. Nonetheless, a few of their comments drew criticism from viewers.<\/span><\/p>\nNow, Ciara Miller<\/strong>, Tefi Pessoa<\/strong>, and Marsai Martin<\/strong> are responding after viewers pushed back on their takes.<\/span><\/p>\nRELATED: Marsai Martin Has Social Media Goin\u2019 OFF After Sharing Her Hot Take On \u2018Love Island USA\u2019 (WATCH)<\/strong><\/h5>\nCiara Miller & Tefi Pessoa\u00a0 Address Viewers Following Backlash Over The Latest Episode Of Aftersun<\/strong><\/h3>\nCiara Miller and Tefi Pessoa are the brand new hosts of \u2018Love Island USA Aftersun,\u2019 where they recap the newest episodes every Saturday. <\/span>In the course of the latest episode, the pair discussed the connection between islanders Aniya and KC. <\/span>They felt KC was open about wanting to explore other connections, while Aniya often struggled with those conversations.<\/span><\/p>\nThe hosts also agreed that, at times, KC reassured Aniya greater than she reassured him.<\/span><\/p>\nWhile they didn\u2019t fault KC for exploring during Casa Amor, they admitted they were disillusioned Aniya didn\u2019t fully explore her reference to Karl. <\/span>Their take quickly sparked debate online, with some viewers feeling Ciara and Tefi were being biased toward Aniya.<\/span><\/p>\nOne viewer wrote, \u201cCiara\u2019s tackle Aniya is interesting coming from the identical girl on Summer House whose drama at all times appeared to involve a person telling her one thing while telling another person one other, not being truthful about his intentions, and lowkey holding a grudge against her.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nCiara quickly responded, \u201cYou think that I don\u2019t understand Aniya\u2019s predicament?!?!? Be so fu****g for real. We film for six hours. There\u2019s loads of perspectives that get left on the cutting room floor. Spare me.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\nIn one other response, she added, \u201cYou guys must fu****ng chill out. We film for six hours. Perspectives get left on the cutting room floor. I could psychoanalyze all of LI for hours and write a dissertation on Black people\/colorism on reality TV. Don\u2019t seek advice from me about how I \u2018fail\u2019 to see any person of color\u2019s perspective or how I want more \u2018empathy.\u2019 I\u2019ve quite literally lived it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nTefi also addressed the criticism, writing, \u201cI\u2019m not an executive producer on the show & while me and C can suggest ideas, we would not have access to footage or voting or anything like that. We filmed this last episode from 3:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Every episode we’re called too biased after which too unbiased, that we support the ladies an excessive amount of after which we’re too hard on them. Then we’re inundated with being male centered after which man haters. We cannot please everyone because we’re human. Thanks for watching!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nMarsai Martin Addresses Backlash Over Posts Seemingly Defending KC<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhile Marsai Martin didn\u2019t say much concerning the situation, she also found herself facing similar backlash online. <\/span>On Saturday, she took to her Instagram Story, writing, \u201c@loveislandusa y\u2019all got me defending MEN. I\u2019m annoyed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nViewers quickly tried to work out which islander she was referring to after finding a TikTok she had reposted. <\/span>Many flooded her comments, accusing her of defending KC. Others called her \u201ca bird\u201d and criticized her for sharing her opinion.<\/span><\/p>\nResponding to the backlash, Marsai shared a clip of Michael Jackson lowering someone\u2019s gun with the caption, \u201cMe having an unpopular opinion.\u201d <\/strong><\/span>She also added, \u201cY\u2019all too serious for me. I assumed we was all just watching TV<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n