Love Island USA Season 7: Was Huda and Ace's steamy Heart Challenge edited? Chelley's intense reaction sparks rumours

Time of India

3 days ago

Love Island USA Season 7 is in full swing, and the drama has only intensified since Casa Amor. In Sunday's episode, the islanders took on the steamy Heart Rate Challenge, putting their connections to the test like never before. But tensions rose when Chelley was caught making snarky remarks about Huda following her flirty performance with Ace.
The moment went viral on social media, sparking debate among fans. While some believe Chelley had every right to feel upset, others argue that Huda didn't cross any obvious lines. Still, a few viewers are now speculating whether some of Huda's more intense scenes were edited out, trying to piece together what may have triggered Chelley's strong reaction.
Love Island Season 7 clash: Chelley vs Huda
Episode 24 of Love Island USA Season 7 delivered the chaos fans had been craving, bringing tension and drama back into the villa. Airing on June 29, the episode featured the racy Heart Rate Challenge, designed to test physical chemistry among contestants. While most islanders seemed to enjoy the fun, things took a turn when Chelley expressed visible discomfort over Huda's performance with Ace.
'I have no words for Huda. I cannot hide my facial expressions. I cannot sit here and try to smile and be like 'kumbaya',' Chelley said, clearly upset.
Later, Huda confided in Amaya and Andreina, sharing that she noticed a shift in Chelley's energy after the challenge. 'Her demeanour was off after I went [to Ace]… And she was like, 'We'll talk later,'' Huda recalled.
Huda defended her actions, saying it wasn't personal and that she gave similar energy to others during the challenge. 'Tell me why everyone's like, 'It's just a challenge,' but the second I actually do something for a challenge, it's a problem,' she said, pointing out that she's the only one facing backlash despite doing what everyone else did.
She also suggested that Chelley may have been triggered simply because she managed to raise Ace's heart rate.
Friendship on thin ice as Chelley calls out Huda
In the dressing room, Chelley opened up to Cierra, Olandrio, and Gracyn about her discomfort with Huda's approach toward Ace during the Heart Rate Challenge. 'Especially for her being the type of person who tries to set all these boundaries when it came to Jeremiah and this and that… you didn't return any of that favour what-so-f**king-ever,' Chelley said, clearly frustrated.
She also questioned Huda's intentions, saying, 'No, you do it for you, and that's okay… Just don't try to push it like it's for me, because it's not.'
Responding to the tension, Huda reflected on the situation, saying, 'I think she's just protective of Ace. I get it — she wasn't expecting me to pull it up or something. F*ck it, I'm going to do my big one, and I did… I really kept asking, 'Did I do too much?''
Later, Chelley confronted Huda directly, expressing doubt about their friendship. 'I keep on trying to look at the bigger picture... but I don't get where you're coming from, if I'm being real with you. And it's just one of those things where maybe you're just not the friend for me.'
Love Island Season 7: Fans question if Huda's scenes were edited
Following the Heart Rate Challenge, social media quickly split into Team Huda and Team Chelley. Viewers were divided over who was in the wrong, but many questioned whether parts of Huda's performance had been edited out. Some fans felt that the scenes aired on TV didn't fully justify Chelley's intense reaction, sparking speculation that more provocative moments may have been cut from the final edit.
One user wrote, "Chelley I love you, but you can't get mad at Huda over this. Ace was reciprocating the energy; if anything, be mad at him."
Chelley I love you but you can't get mad at Huda over this. Ace was reciprocating the energy if anything be mad at him #LoveIslandUSA pic.twitter.com/QR4e422Sj0
"No one looked uncomfortable throughout the challenge until Huda and Ace. Which means it either went on longer than what they showed or there is something we didn't see. There's been a million challenges this season & this is Chelley's first time being mad. Think," another user mentioned.
No one looked uncomfortable throughout the challenge until Huda and Ace. Which means it either went on longer than what they showed or there is something we didn't see. There's been a million challenges this season & this is Chelley's first time being mad. Think. #LoveIslandUSA pic.twitter.com/xEsdnalorh
A third person added, "From the islanders' reactions, there was definitely more that got cut, because how would Chelley know Huda was shaking her ass in Ace's face when her back was turned and still had the towel on her face?" "I fear we're seeing a lot less of what Huda and Ace did. Because everyone was shaken. And they're going to try to paint Chelley as the villain," one added.
I fear we're seeing a lot less of what Huda and Ace did. Because everyone was shook. And they're gonna try to paint Chelley as the villain. pic.twitter.com/FxP7O3TM5v
While social media continues to buzz with speculation about possible edits to Huda and Ace's Heart Rate Challenge scene, Peacock has yet to respond to the growing backlash or address the calls for transparency from fans.
Love Island USA Season 7 premieres every day on Peacock except Wednesdays.