Not every Villa romance is meant to last, but a few Love Island USA couples prove you really can find love on reality television. While the show grabs viewers with drama, steamy exchanges, and disgusting food challenges, it is actually a pretty successful matchmaking service. A handful of couples who found love on the series are still going strong. One Season 5 couple even got engaged in May 2025.
Season 7 received criticism for not being as lovey-dovey as previous seasons. Fans accused the islanders of being calculated, suggesting they joined the cast for fame and money, not love. In my opinion, it’s a fair criticism. Season 7 saw very few established couples. It felt more like Commitment-phobe Island than Love Island. The latest season was lighter on romance, but it wasn’t a total bust. The season did produce a few successful couples.
Here’s a rundown of who is still together…
Which couples from Love Island USA Season 7 stayed together and where are they now?
Season 7 star Huda Mustafa shocked fans when she hit the red carpet with Too Hot to Handle star Louis Russell earlier this month. The timing surprised fans who assumed she was still mourning her split with Chris Seeley. The former Islanders called it quits during the Love Island USA July 13 finale, opting to be friends rather than explore a relationship. Huda and Chris’ romance did not translate to the “real world,” but the other final couples are still going strong. Let’s take a look…
Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales – Still together
Despite recent rumors, Season 7 winners Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales are still dating. The two were spotted at a Red Sox game in Boston on August 4, where they threw out the first pitch together. How cute! Later that day, Amaya shared a photo of Bryan on her Instagram Story alongside the caption, “My crush.”
While the couple has many supporters, they’ve also dealt with skeptics who don’t believe their love is genuine. The two were bombarded with breakup rumors shortly after leaving the Villa by fans who questioned why they weren’t spending literally every second of the day together. Come on … chill.
Bryan and Amaya put the rumors to bed in an interview with Today, reassuring fans their connection is real.
“Honestly, I’m so happy to be here with her. Trust me, it’s real,” he told the outlet.
Amaya added, “I’m also a bad actress and a bad liar — I think people would be able to catch on quickly.”
Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia – Still together
Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia’s connection started as a friendship and blossomed into a romance in the final days in the Villa. They left the show together and are now exclusive. They recently attended a Variety red carpet event together. The two spoke about their connection in a July interview with People, telling the outlet they are taking it day by day.
“We both date in very similar ways,” Pepe said. “We just want to focus on one person right out the wave, or if the wave just continues to go, then just be together, but just be happy. That’s all we care about for each other. And like she just said, we’re both very honest with everything. So just enjoy time together. It’s hard to enjoy time with one person and give that one person your all when you’re talking to somebody else.”
Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen – Still together
America’s sweethearts, Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen, are still going strong. Like Iris and Pepe, Nic and Olandria developed a friendship before exploring a romantic connection. They didn’t win the grand prize, but they left the Villa together, excited to explore their budding romance. The two regularly share adorable content of each other on social media and enjoy interacting with their fans. Here’s hoping they go the distance!
Chelley Bissainthe and Ace Greene – Still together
Chelley Bissainthe and Ace Greene didn’t make it to the finale, but they left the Villa together. The two had an obvious connection from day 1, but chose to explore other connections before committing to each other. Eventually, they found their way back to each other and closed-off their relationship.
Clarke Carraway and Taylor Williams – Still together
Taylor Williams met Clarke Carraway in Casa Amor. Their chemistry was palpable, and he couldn’t ignore the spark. He chose to pursue her instead of his OG match, Olandria, which the internet didn’t love. Taylor and Clarke received considerable backlash from fans, but they stayed together through it all. They were cut before the finale, but it didn’t shake their foundation. They are still together and seem very happy.
Love Island USA is available to stream on Peacock.
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