In one of the most intense episodes of Love Island USA Season 7, five contestants were eliminated following a dramatic combination of a public vote and a villa decision.
Eliminated Islanders:
Image credit: ig/loveislandusa
Jaden Duggar
Gracyn Blackmore
Andreina Santos
Thomas “TJ” Palma
Austin Shepard
Episode 27 saw the bottom three boys and bottom three girls, as determined by the audience vote, put at risk. The safe Islanders were given the tough choice to save only one. Ultimately, Taylor Williams was saved, and the other five were sent packing.
Image credit: ig/loveislandusa
As heartbreak swept through the villa, romance was blooming between Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales. After the departure of Andreina Santos—Bryan’s former partner—he turned his attention to Amaya.
Image credit: ig/loveislandusa
Once coupled with Zak, Amaya began exploring her growing connection with Bryan. In a moment that quickly went viral, Amaya giggled, "I'm getting all kitty and jiggly about it, which is good," describing her bubbly excitement.
Their bond grew stronger when Bryan defended Amaya during a heated villa moment. Critics called her "too emotional," but Bryan reassured her that her personality was beautiful just the way it is.
Image credit: ig/loveislandusa
Related: Love Island USA: Chris’s Pancakes Cause Trouble for Huda
Their connection deepened during private conversations and playful challenges. Bryan even planned to kiss her during a challenge, which Amaya admitted made her "blush and giddy on the inside."
Image credit: ig/loveislandusa
Bryan later told Amaya, “Don’t change anything. What others see as flaws, I see as your strengths.” Amaya called him “sweet” and “genuine,” signaling the start of what fans are already calling the villa's most authentic new couple.