Love Island USA crowns Amaya and Bryan season 7 winners, taking home $100K prize
The couple earned the most fan votes, outshining finalists Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen, who placed second.
Season 7 was one of the franchise's most dramatic and most-watched seasons yet, filled with recouplings, bombshell exits, and surprise twists. Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez, along with Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley, were also finalists.
The network also confirmed that the season's reunion special will stream on August 25, hosted by Ariana Madix and Bravo's Andy Cohen. Fans can expect appearances from season 7's most talked-about islanders, including its winners and eliminated contestants.
Launched in June, this season introduced 10 new islanders and featured high-stakes exits, including Yulissa Escobar and Cierra Ortega, both removed early due to resurfaced controversies. The evolving dynamic between Nic and Olandria (a fan-favorite duo dubbed "Nicolandria") added to the season's momentum, while Casa Amor brought additional shakeups.
Peacock reported that season 7 ranked as its #1 streaming reality title for five straight weeks, with over 40% of its audience being new viewers. It also marked Peacock's biggest mobile viewership for any entertainment series to date.
Following the success, Madix is returning to host Love Island Games season 2, premiering September 16. Meanwhile, season 6 favorites Serena Page and Kordell Beckham will return in the upcoming spinoff Love Island: Beyond the Villa.
All episodes from seasons 4 through 7 of Love Island USA are now streaming on Peacock.
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