The cast of Love Island USA Season 7 is coming together for the first time since their journey in Fiji. The much-anticipated reunion special airs tonight, giving fans updates on couples, drama, and friendships that unfolded after the finale.
Season 7 began in June and introduced a fresh group of singles, known as Islanders, who spent six weeks forming and breaking relationships, competing in challenges, and dealing with surprise bombshell arrivals. By the finale, Amaya and Bryan were crowned winners, securing the $100,000 grand prize. Nic and Olandria finished second, Huda and Chris took third, and Iris and Pepe claimed fourth place.
Hosts Promise Drama and Surprises
The reunion is hosted by Ariana Madix, alongside Bravo’s Andy Cohen. Madix teased during Late Night with Seth Meyers that several couples were still together when the reunion was filmed. However, she added, “Things move very quickly, things can change… they will have recoupled, I’ll be in the car on the ride back to my hotel and come to find out they’re already on the rocks. They’ve already broken up.” Cohen also hinted at a fiery special, sharing on Instagram: “Guys, Love Island reunions are no joke. We are on dinner break. We’re going back in there soon.”
Drama Highlights to Watch
The season’s major storylines will resurface, from “Hurricane Huda” and Casa Amor heartbreaks to the long-awaited union of fan-favorite couple #Nicolandria. Fans will also find out which relationships survived after Fiji.
The reunion will feature tense moments, including Chris confronting Huda over negative comments, Jeremiah questioning Ace’s role in his elimination, and Cohen directly addressing cheating rumors involving Bryan. Bryan admitted, “I had a lapse in judgment.” Ariana will also explore whether Belle-A and Jeremiah ever had a real connection, and Peacock will air an extended version of the controversial heart rate challenge scenes that were never shown during the original season.
Who Will Be There
The special was filmed on August 12 in New York City with most of the Season 7 cast present. Cohen assured fans on social media, “This reunion it’s good and everybody’s here.”
However, not everyone returned. Cierra Ortega will not appear after being removed from the villa for resurfaced racist social media posts. In her apology, she said, “I am deeply, truly, honestly, so sorry… intent doesn’t excuse ignorance.” Similarly, Yulissa Escobar, who was also removed over offensive language, is not part of the reunion.
Streaming Details
The reunion special premieres on Peacock at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Monday, August 25. Viewers need a Peacock subscription Premium at $7.99 per month or Premium Plus without ads at $13.99. A limited seven-day free trial is also available for new users.
Cast Reflections
Despite the chaos, Ariana Madix said the cast left the reunion feeling positive: “There were a lot of things that I think a lot of them wanted to be able to express to each other… I think that was important for them to be able to sit there, have that conversation and be able to move forward from there, and they all seem in great spirits.”
She also praised the Islanders’ emotional openness, noting, “They’re all so good at expressing how they feel about difficult topics… I really look up to them in that way.”
What to Expect Tonight
The reunion special, filmed on August 12 in New York City, will air on Monday, Aug. 25, at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT) exclusively on Peacock. Fans can subscribe to Peacock’s Premium plan starting at $7.99 per month or access it through a seven-day free trial.
Host Ariana Madix and Bravo’s Andy Cohen promise plenty of drama. Madix revealed on Late Night with Seth Meyers that several couples were still together during filming, though she cautioned that relationships change quickly. “Things move very quickly, things can change,” she explained. Cohen added on social media that “Love Island reunions are no joke.”
Cast Attending the Reunion
Most Islanders, including the top four couples, eliminated contestants, and bombshells, are expected to be present. However, two contestants won’t appear:
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Cierra Ortega was removed mid-season after old social media posts with racial slurs resurfaced. She later apologized in a video, saying, “I am deeply, truly, honestly, so sorry… intent doesn’t excuse ignorance.”
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Yulissa Escobar was also removed for making racial slurs in past podcasts. She, too, issued an apology.
Reunion Highlights & Teasers
The official trailer released on August 22 hinted at explosive moments:
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Charlie, an eliminated Islander, joked he was excited to see “all the people that voted me out.”
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Huda, known for her rocky journey with Jeremiah, demanded all the footage be shown: “I want those tapes to be played back.” She also confronted Chris over comments she made in the press, which he admitted he “didn’t respect.”
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Ariana Madix asked Belle-A and Jeremiah about a possible connection, while Jeremiah accused Ace of masterminding his elimination. Nic poked fun by saying, “I just agree with whatever Ace says.”
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Rumors of Bryan cheating on Amaya surface, with Chris confirming he was with Bryan on the night of the alleged incident. Bryan admitted, “I had a lapse in judgment.”
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Fans will finally see the extended version of the controversial heart rate challenge, where Chelley and others accused Huda of crossing the line with Ace.
Also Read: Cierra Ortega Removed from Love Island USA After Racist Posts Resurface
Moving Forward
Despite the conflicts, Madix told Today that Islanders left the reunion on good terms: “There were a lot of things they wanted to express… Whether to stay friends or move on, it was important they had that conversation.” She also praised the cast, saying, “They’re all so good at expressing how they feel about difficult topics… I really look up to them in that way.”
