Love Island USA season 7 introduces 11 new Casa Amor bombshells
Known for stirring chaos, Casa Amor splits the original Islanders into two separate villas and introduces new contestants to test the strength of existing couples.
In a surprise twist this season, host Ariana Madix declared all Islanders officially single, forcing them to recouple with the newcomers. Every new bombshell will return to the main villa, raising the stakes.
Among the standout additions is Gracyn Blackmore, a 25-year-old Southern Belle who modeled for an energy drink company and competed in Miss Virginia USA. She coupled up with Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez. Also making waves was Chris Seeley, a 27-year-old professional basketball player who previously played for Indonesia's Rajawali Medan, and he paired with Chelley Bissainthe.
Other new contestants include Courtney 'CoCo' Watson, a 24-year-old hair and makeup artist from L.A., Clarke Carraway, a peer mentor from Charlotte, and Vanna Einerson, a 21-year-old brand ambassador from Salt Lake City.
Notable male bombshells like Elan Bibas, JD Dodard, and Zak Srakaew all made strong impressions, forming new connections that could shift the game's dynamics.
With all 11 new Islanders now in the mix, viewers can expect more drama, romance, and heartbreak as season 7 continues on Peacock.
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