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USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Google reveals more Amaya Papaya fun after 'Love Island USA' win
Google is celebrating the winners of "Love Island USA" Season 7 with a fruit-shaped Easter egg. On July 13, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned the fan-favorite couple during the finale of the dating reality show, earning a $100,000 cash prize to boot. Espinal, a 25-year-old cardiac nurse, had a tumultuous journey since entering the villa on the fourth episode of the season. But between failed couplings with fellow Islanders Ace Greene, Austin Shepard and Zak Srakaew, Espinal became a fan favorite for her affirmations of positivity and self-love. One such declaration, which came in the form of a song "Amaya Papaya" sang to herself in the mirror, even caught Google's attention. Earlier in July, the search engine used lyrics from the song to appear in a ticker tape pop-up message atop the page when users Google "Amaya Papaya." Now that Espinal took home the title, Google has added another nod to the New York City native. Papayas flood Google screen for Amaya from 'Love Island USA' Users searching for "Amaya Papaya" or "Amaya Love Island" on Google July 14 got a fruit-shaped surprise on their screens. An array of papayas and confetti temporarily pour down the screen when the search is made on Google. In addition, the existing ticker tape lyric also runs across the top of the screen. "I never said I was perfect. I never said I didn't have any flaws," the line reads. "We love to celebrate fun moments in pop culture by creating delightful surprises when people come to Search looking for information about iconic TV shows, films and more," a Google spokesperson previously said in a statement to USA TODAY. 'Amaya Papaya' song from 'Love Island USA' goes viral 1 billion likes and Amaya drops a mixtape. 💿 #LoveIslandUSA @Amaya🩰🍒💕🫧 #AmayaPapaya Google isn't the only big name to recognize "Amaya Papaya" and her self-love ballad. After "Love Island USA" posted the clip of Espinal's song to TikTok, some brands even chimed in to share their support for her. Chipotle said in a comment that it is "abt to add papaya to the menu bc i love amaya so much." Cheez-It called the tune the "song of the summer" in another TikTok comment. The clip went viral, garnering more than 16 million views and one million likes to date. Grammy Award-winning singer Lizzo shared a video using the song, writing, "tell Amaya Papaya we love her." Even Espinal's former fellow Islanders, including Jeremiah Brown, Andreina Santos-Marte and Courtney Watson, also made videos lip syncing to the audio. Contributing: Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Who Will Be the Love Island USA Season 7 Winners? Favorites and Odds
As Love Island USA prepares to crown its Season 7 winners, four couples remain in contention for the $100,000 prize, and Newsweek reveals the odds and favorites. Sunday night's finale follows a chaotic summer of unexpected exits, revived romances and headline-grabbing controversies that have defined the most-watched season of the reality show on Peacock. The remaining couples are: Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley, Iris Kendall and Jose "Pepe" Garcia-Gonzalez and Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe. Each bring unique dynamics and fanbases to the final showdown. Love Island USA has emerged as a flagship franchise for Peacock, NBC Universal calling it the platform's most viewed entertainment series on mobile devices. The season's resonance with viewers stems not just from romance and drama, but from moments that went viral, including Amaya's "Amaya Papaya" sing-along, and real-life fallout, such as Cierra Ortega's departure following backlash over resurfaced social media posts containing racial slurs. The stakes extend beyond prize money, as contestants increasingly view the show as a launchpad for influencer careers and media spin-offs, including the upcoming Love Island: Beyond the Villa. Amaya and Bryan are the frontrunners. Bryan has the strongest odds to win among male contestants at -340, while Amaya leads the female field with identical -340 odds, according to OddsChecker. Their chemistry and timing in the final episodes have cemented them as the betting favorites. Bryan's support for Amaya, saying "coming from a Hispanic household, calling someone babe, mi amor, mi vida, that's just how we talk," resonated with fans. Olandria and Nic have the second-best odds at +560 for both individuals. Despite their unconventional route to the final—returning to the villa after being previously dumped—their story of reconnection has drawn a dedicated fan base. Huda and Chris are longer shots, with odds of +800 and +830, respectively. Their late-season recoupling and recent disagreements during the show's baby challenge have left their outcome uncertain, despite Chris saying, "She helps me kind of get out of my head and I help her true self." Iris and Pepe round out the field at +870 apiece. Though they only paired up recently, their transition from friendship to romance has appealed to some viewers. Pepe described it as "comfortable" and hinted at deeper potential. These odds underscore how viewer sentiment and late-season developments are swaying predictions ahead of Sunday night's finale. Arenales said during a confessional interview: "I always stress that as I get older, it's important to be with someone that keeps you young. I definitely think Amaya is that type of person." Seeley said: "I think me and (Mustafa) are actually really good for each other. She helps me kind of get out of my head and I help her, you know, be her true self and I calm her down in moments where she gets emotional or heated." Garcia-Gonzalez said: "With Iris, it just feels comfortable. I think it's that whole, you know, you're friends to start and then maybe it can become something else." Carthen said: "For our journey to be almost identical is mind-blowing to me. I can't wrap my head around this situation. Maybe it was Nic this whole time and we've just been so oblivious to it." The finale airs Sunday at 9:00 p.m. ET on Peacock, with one couple poised to win the cash, and potentially a lasting relationship. Related Articles Love Island USA Season 7 Finale – Release Date, Schedule, How To WatchCierra Ortega Breaks Silence Over 'Love Island USA' ExitLove Island USA Season 7 Episode 33 – Release Date, Schedule, How To Watch'Love Island USA' Controversies: Season 7 Plagued by Drama 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Quotes of the Week: Dexter, Love Island USA, The Buccaneers, Ballard and More
Love Island USA's Amaya Papaya may be winning over America with her words of wisdom, but she isn't the only TV character who's been delivering noteworthy lines. In our latest Quotes of the Week column below — which rounds up the best sound bites of the past seven days — you'll find a dozen shows represented, including The Buccaneers, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Snake and The Chi. More from TVLine Quotes of the Week: I May Destroy You, Greenleaf, Yellowstone and More Quotes of the Week: Stargirl, Blindspot, Penny Dreadful, S.H.I.E.L.D. and More Quotes of the Week: The Twilight Zone, Search Party, Yellowstone and More Also featured in this week's roundup: The Quiz With Balls gives Steve Martin a shoutout he'll never hear, Destination X's Jeffrey Dean Morgan sends a contestant packing with a dad joke and, of course, Amaya Papaya serves up a double dose of confessional realness. Plus, we've got quotable moments from Beyond the Gates, Ballard, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Sandman. Scroll through the list below to see all of our picks for the week, then hit the comments and tell us if we missed any of your faves! (With contributions from Nick Caruso, Charlie Mason, Matt Webb Mitovich and Kimberly Roots) 'I'm going to leave you with this: You, my dear, have put the 'gone' in 'gondola.'' Inspired by his Venetian surroundings, Jeffrey Dean Morgan gently kicks JaNa off his bus 'This place is a paradise.' 'It's when you know you can't go home, it starts to feel like a prison.' Ginny (Imogen Waterhouse) is second-guessing her escape to Italy 'You got shot in the foot, Grandma. I'm sorry, but it's not like you're gonna die.' As best she can, loco Luna (Lisa Yamada) expresses remorse for shooting Sheila 'Steve Martin — I'm sure you're watching The Quiz With Balls, so we apologize to you, brother.' Excuuuuse me! Jay Pharoah cannot believe a player has no idea who Steve Martin is 'And I'm trying to keep a straight face now. I'm sorry, I'm just smiling right now. But… now I'm getting all kitty and jiggly about it, which is good.' Amaya Papaya once again proves why she's the Shakespeare of our generation 'I feel free! I feel like I could fly like the pigeons back in New York City — like, but I'll be a really pretty, clean pigeon — but I feel free!' Amaya Papaya is happy as a… a sky rat? 'You going in the field today?' 'I wasn't planning to. Why?' 'Lot of hardware for a guy riding a desk. Look like you're about to go into battle.' Samira (Courtney Taylor) calls out private business owner Ted's (Michael Mosley)… overcompensation 'So, what are you and Temu Shaft over here going to do to me now?' Randy (Maurice P. Kerry) may not be a very good hitman, but he's a hilarious hostage 'Maybe that's why you ran off to someone so basic she makes vanilla seem spicy.' It's pretty audacious of Dani (Karla Mosley) to say this about a kind, lovely nurse who did absolutely nothing to her — but we're still laughing 'Surprise, motherf—ker!' 'Isn't there some rule about these things ending after the third ghost?' Dexter (Michael C. Hall) cracks a mid-dream funny after he's haunted by three faces from his past, including Sgt. Doakes (Erik King) 'Well, she shouldn't be allowed out off a leash, but I'll do what I can.' Barnabas the dog (voiced by Steve Coogan) reluctantly agrees to Destruction's request that he be Delirium's new best friend 'You look like you sell vapes.' Newcomer and 'politician' John is slow to get Jack's vote 'Marry me?' Emmett (Jacob Latimore) has one request for Kiesha upon waking up from his near-death experience 'I actually agree with the president. There should be a UFC fight at the White House, between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Right? It'll be Golf Clubber Lang versus the Ketamine Machine.' Guest host Anthony Anderson on Trump's recent UFC proposal Best of TVLine 90+ TV Shows That Switched Networks — And How Long They Ran After They Relocated TV's 30+ Best Cliffhangers of All Time From Buffy, Friends, Grey's Anatomy, Twin Peaks, Severance, Soap and More 20+ Age-Defying Parent-Child Castings From Blue Bloods, ER, Ginny & Georgia, Golden Girls, Supernatural and More
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Who Will Be the Love Island USA Season 7 Winners? Favorites and Odds
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. As Love Island USA prepares to crown its Season 7 winners, four couples remain in contention for the $100,000 prize, and Newsweek reveals the odds and favorites. Sunday night's finale follows a chaotic summer of unexpected exits, revived romances and headline-grabbing controversies that have defined the most-watched season of the reality show on Peacock. The remaining couples are: Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley, Iris Kendall and Jose "Pepe" Garcia-Gonzalez and Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe. Each bring unique dynamics and fanbases to the final showdown. Why It Matters Love Island USA has emerged as a flagship franchise for Peacock, NBC Universal calling it the platform's most viewed entertainment series on mobile devices. The season's resonance with viewers stems not just from romance and drama, but from moments that went viral, including Amaya's "Amaya Papaya" sing-along, and real-life fallout, such as Cierra Ortega's departure following backlash over resurfaced social media posts containing racial slurs. The stakes extend beyond prize money, as contestants increasingly view the show as a launchpad for influencer careers and media spin-offs, including the upcoming Love Island: Beyond the Villa. What To Know Amaya and Bryan are the frontrunners. Bryan has the strongest odds to win among male contestants at -340, while Amaya leads the female field with identical -340 odds, according to OddsChecker. Their chemistry and timing in the final episodes have cemented them as the betting favorites. Bryan's support for Amaya, saying "coming from a Hispanic household, calling someone babe, mi amor, mi vida, that's just how we talk," resonated with fans. Amaya Espinal, left, and Bryan Arenales from the reality series "Love Island USA." Amaya Espinal, left, and Bryan Arenales from the reality series "Love Island USA." AP Olandria and Nic have the second-best odds at +560 for both individuals. Despite their unconventional route to the final—returning to the villa after being previously dumped—their story of reconnection has drawn a dedicated fan base. Olandria Carthen, left, and Nicolas "Nic" Vansteenberghe from the reality series "Love Island USA." Olandria Carthen, left, and Nicolas "Nic" Vansteenberghe from the reality series "Love Island USA." AP Huda and Chris are longer shots, with odds of +800 and +830, respectively. Their late-season recoupling and recent disagreements during the show's baby challenge have left their outcome uncertain, despite Chris saying, "She helps me kind of get out of my head and I help her true self." Chris Seeley, left, and Huda Mustafa from the reality series "Love Island USA." Chris Seeley, left, and Huda Mustafa from the reality series "Love Island USA." AP Iris and Pepe round out the field at +870 apiece. Though they only paired up recently, their transition from friendship to romance has appealed to some viewers. Pepe described it as "comfortable" and hinted at deeper potential. Iris Kendall, left, and Jose "Pepe" Garcia-Gonzalez from the reality series "Love Island USA." Iris Kendall, left, and Jose "Pepe" Garcia-Gonzalez from the reality series "Love Island USA." AP These odds underscore how viewer sentiment and late-season developments are swaying predictions ahead of Sunday night's finale. What People Are Saying Arenales said during a confessional interview: "I always stress that as I get older, it's important to be with someone that keeps you young. I definitely think Amaya is that type of person." Seeley said: "I think me and (Mustafa) are actually really good for each other. She helps me kind of get out of my head and I help her, you know, be her true self and I calm her down in moments where she gets emotional or heated." Garcia-Gonzalez said: "With Iris, it just feels comfortable. I think it's that whole, you know, you're friends to start and then maybe it can become something else." Carthen said: "For our journey to be almost identical is mind-blowing to me. I can't wrap my head around this situation. Maybe it was Nic this whole time and we've just been so oblivious to it." What Happens Next The finale airs Sunday at 9:00 p.m. ET on Peacock, with one couple poised to win the cash, and potentially a lasting relationship.
USA Today
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Love Island USA' Season 7 finale nears. Here's how to vote for winners
The fate of the remaining "Love Island USA" couples lies with the fans. In just a few short days, America will officially crown the winning couple, who will take home $100,000 and an opportunity to test their relationship out in the real world. The Islanders, up until recently, have spent their time competing in saucy challenges, hooking up and breaking up at the Fijian villa in front of a captive audience. And now, with only four couples left on the show and the finale right around the corner, the stakes couldn't be any higher. Will it be Amaya Papaya and Brian, Shelly and Ace or another pair? Which couple will come out on top? You'll have to vote to find out. Here's how to do it. More: Google drops a little treat if you search for 'Love Island USA' favorite 'Amaya Papaya' How to vote for 'Love Island USA' Season 7 finale Viewers can cast their vote for the winning couple on the official "Love Island USA" app, available for free on the App Store or Google Play Store. You will only be asked to provide a valid U.S. phone number to register to vote. You'll be able to vote once for your favorite Islander or couple as soon as the sessions open, per NBC Insider. While the "Love Island USA" app is primarily used as a vehicle for voting, the show's app features exclusive content, including exit interviews, polls about the show, quizzes, merchandise, videos and photos from the villa, according to NBC Insider and Marie Claire. 'Love Island USA' Season 7 cast: See every islander so far How long is voting open for 'Love Island USA'? Voting for the finale, like other voting sessions, will likely open on the show's app an hour after the final episode airs on Peacock and stay open for 2½ hours. Where to watch 'Love Island USA' Season 7 finale The Season 7 finale airs Sunday, July 13 at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. Previously aired "Love Island USA" episodes are also available to stream on Peacock. Peacock offers two subscription options: Premium for $7.99 a month and Premium Plus for $13.99 a month. "Love Island USA" Seasons 4-6, the upcoming Season 6 spinoff "Love Island: Beyond the Villa," "Love Island Games," the UK's "Love Island: All Stars," and seasons of "Love Island South Africa" and "Love Island Spain" are also available to stream on Peacock. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change. Contributing: Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY
