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Cosmopolitan
a day ago
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- Cosmopolitan
Love Island USA's Olandria and Chelley on 'Mean Girl' Label
What happens in Fiji doesn't stay in Fiji. Especially when what happens is filmed for a reality television show. Now that Love Island USA stars Chelley Bissainthe and Olandria Carthen are back stateside, they're reflecting on their time in the Villa and processing just how fans reacted to them over the season. In a new interview with Keke Palmer, Chelley and Olandria talked about being labeled 'mean girls' by fans and experiencing anti-blackness in the response to the show. Chelley and Olandria were fan favorites of the season, but fans turned on them after the Standing on Business challenge, calling them mean girls and accusing them of ganging up on Huda, even though they remained pretty calm throughout the exchange. Even their followers on Instagram dropped following the episode. The fan reaction caused many to point out how quick the audience was to turn on two Black women who never even raised their voices. Speaking with Keke on her Baby, This is Keke Palmer podcast, Olandria admitted that she felt she had to 'tone down' her reactions and feelings because of how audiences are so quick to turn on Black women. 'It's very exhausting to say the least,' she said. 'I truly feel like me and Chelley have to tone down a lot to not cross over that boundary.' She continued, 'Because a person that looks the opposite of us, as soon as they get emotional, it's like, 'Oh, we're going to cater to this person.' Like, bro, what about us?' Chelley added that all of their fellow Islanders considered both she and Olandria as people they could confide in and go to for advice—the opposite of mean girls. 'To know how your fellow Islanders feel versus coming to the Internet and seeing 'mean girl,' 'disrespectful,' 'angry,' this and that, I'm like, 'Wow, y'all really don't know us,'' Chelley said. Keke related, noting that the reaction to Olandria and Chelley was part of a larger discussion on anti-Blackness . 'Just because I'm saying something sternly, it doesn't mean you need to be afraid of me,' Keke explained. 'That's rooted in something that's anti-Black, and it becomes an issue because now I don't know how to exist in who I am because I can't take my skin off.' 'If it was somebody else that [didn't] look like us and acted like whatever, they wouldn't be getting as much backlash at all,' Olandria said. When asked what advice they would give to future Black reality stars who might face the same scrutiny, Olandria admitted, 'I don't know if there's a way to prepare.' Chelley had a different response, telling future reality stars to 'be yourself,' because you won't have any control on the edit or how the audience reacts anyways. 'Stick to who you are, have confidence in yourself, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise,' she said.
Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Cierra Ortega Reached Out to Chelley Bissainthe After ‘Love Island USA' Exit
Cierra Ortega is attempting to stay connected to her fellow islanders beyond the Love Island USA villa. Olandria Carthen and Chelley Bissainthe made a joint appearance on the Baby, This Is Keke Palmer podcast for a tell-all interview about everything that went down during their time in Fiji—including the aftermath of Cierra's sudden exit—and the girlies didn't hold anything back. ICYMI, the trio seemed to have a close bond in the villa before Cierra left the island prematurely due to a 'personal situation' following her racism scandal. 'Have any of y'all spoke to Cierra since... everything? 'Cause I know you said that Nic hasn't, but has she reached out to either of you?' the pod's host, Keke Palmer, asked the pair after referring to Olandria's beau, Nic Vansteenberghe. According to Chelley, Cierra made an effort to reach out to her and clear up anything she might have seen or heard about the situation. 'I did get to speak to her, she did reach out. It's just a lot going on,' Chelley explained. 'We didn't know for what reason she was removed. Even when I came back, I couldn't really find what the post was or whatever.' She added, 'But I did see she reached out. She was just saying, you know, she misses all of us, she hates what's trying to, like, basically do better for herself and to reach out to us and say her apologies.' The reality TV personality, who finished in fifth place on Love Island USA with her partner Ace Greene, expressed that she sent well wishes to Cierra after receiving her message. 'I [was] just trying to give her grace because we're human at the end of the day, and I got to know her in the villa, as a person, through and through,' Chelley added. 'All of this happening to her, I wouldn't wish on anyone, but she's taken full account for her stuff and is just trying to get her mind right.' Following her exit on July 7, Cierra broke her silence on the situation surrounding her use of a racial slur. 'While I was in the villa, there were some posts that resurfaced from my past where I was very naively using an incredibly offensive and derogatory term,' she said, in part. 'I want to first start by addressing not just anyone that I have hurt or deeply offended, but most importantly, the entire Asian community—I am deeply, truly, honestly so sorry.' She also shared that she understands Peacock's decision to dump her from the show once the posts resurfaced, saying, 'I completely agree with the network's decision to remove me from the villa. This is something that deserved punishment, and the punishment has absolutely been received, for sure. I think the backlash has obviously been very hard to deal with, but I understand that people are kind of confused on why I would have even said it.' Of course, Chelley and Olandria caught Keke up with everything that's happened with them since their days in the villa. Check out Keke's full conversation with the pair below.
Cosmopolitan
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
‘Love Island USA's Chelley and Huda Send Message to Fans Amid Feud
If you watched the reality TV gold that was Love Island USA season 7, then you know that Chelley Bissainthe and Huda Mustafa didn't always get along in the Villa. Now that they've left Fiji, it appears that Chelley and Huda have unfollowed each other on Instagram amid severe harassment from fans, prompting them both to release statements condemning bullying and hate. Need more info? Here's everything we know about what's going on with Chelley and Huda after Love Island USA. Huda and Chelley had a major falling out in the Villa after Huda danced on Ace Greene during the Heart Rate challenge, and things only got more tense after the Standing on Business challenge, when Chelley questioned Huda's behavior with both Ace and Chris Seeley. Fans of both women immediately went to war on social media, and despite the fact that Chelley and Huda have unfollowed each other on Instagram (Olandria Carthen also reportedly unfollowed Huda), they're asking fans to stop spreading any hate in their names. Speaking to Blavity in a post-show interview, Huda specifically defended Chelley and Olandria, who have been getting a lot of unwarranted hate as Black women on television often do. 'I still love Olandria. If I'm not hating her, I don't think anyone should be,' she said, adding that while 'everyone is entitled to their own opinion,' there is a line that is to to be crossed. 'I don't condone hate. I don't condone bullying. I don't condone any of that,' she continued. 'I think people's safeties are at risk. And the last thing I want is for anyone to feel unsafe or to feel like they're getting some sort of backlash at my expense. I think that's ridiculous.' And while she admitted that she and Chelley weren't close, that doesn't mean she wants her fans to attack. 'I do wish her the best and I do care for her as a person,' she said. Meanwhile, in an Instagram statement thanking fans, Chelley alluded to the racist hate she's received throughout the season. 'To the people who used their platforms not just to recap a show but to speak truthfully about the deeper realities Black women face, your words meant everything,' she wrote in part. 'You reminded the world that we are layered, emotional, complex, worthy and real. Thank you for holding the line of truth with me and for me in times where hate seemed stronger than usual.' She then echoed Huda's calls for fans to stop harassing others, writing, 'I just ask one favor... that my supporters turned family continue to spread love and not hate. Keep lifting each other up. Keep choosing compassion. That's how we change the world.' Chelley and Huda might not be friends, but they're clearly not enemies. Hopefully fans will get a clearer answer on where they stand when the Love Island USA season 7 reunion airs August 25.
Pink Villa
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 36 Release: Date, What to Expect, When and Where to Watch Finale Live
Love Island USA Season 7 has kept viewers hooked with unexpected twists, dramatic recouplings, and new bombshells. The final episode, Episode 36, will officially air on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 9 pm ET and 6 pm PT. The last episode will run for about 90 to 120 minutes, giving fans a detailed look at which couple will win the season. What to expect in Love Island USA Season 7 final episode This season of Love Island USA has been filmed in a beautiful villa in Fiji. The official synopsis says, 'Love Island USA features a group of sexy singles on a search for love in a beautiful Fijian villa. Throughout their stay in a tropical oasis, Islanders will couple up to face brand new heart-racing challenges and bigger twists and turns than ever before. Temptations rise and drama ensues as new 'bombshells' arrive, forcing Islanders to decide if they want to remain with their current partners or recouple with someone new.' In the last episode before the finale, fan-favorites Ace and Chelley were sent home. Love Island USA posted about their exit, saying, 'It's the end of Ace and Chelley's journey here, but the beginning on the outside! Thank you both for all the memories this season.' Here's when and where to watch Love Island USA Season 7 finale If you've been following the drama, make sure you don't miss the Love Island USA Season 7 Final Episode. The last episode will decide which couple will be crowned winners and take home the grand prize. With just one episode left, viewers are eager to see which pair will stay strong until the end. Fans can watch the final episode live on its official streaming platform. The show's unpredictable nature means anything can happen in the final moments. Who will win Love Island USA Season 7? With Ace and Chelley out of the villa, the remaining couples will face the final vote. Fans have been sharing their predictions on social media, but the final choice will be revealed when Episode 36 airs. Stay tuned to see which couple finds true love and leaves the villa together. Make sure to set a reminder for July 13, 2025, at 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT to catch the Love Island USA Season 7 finale.
Economic Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Love Island USA Season 7 Finale: Did Amaya & Bryan take the crown? When and where to watch
The seventh season of Love Island USA is drawing to a dramatic close, with the much-awaited finale scheduled to air tonight, Sunday, July 13, at 9 PM ET on Peacock. Viewers across the United States and beyond are gearing up to witness which of the remaining four couples will walk away with both love and the lucrative $100,000 grand Indian fans, the final episode will premiere early morning on Monday, July 15, at 6:30 AM IST. The Season 7 finale of Love Island USA will be broadcast exclusively on Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming platform. The episode is set to air at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT in the U.S. and 6:30 AM IST for Indian audiences the following can catch the episode live or stream it shortly after its original several weeks of recouplings, challenges, surprise entries, and heartbreaks, only four couples remain to compete for the crown in the tropical paradise of Fiji. They are: Olandria and Nic Iris and Pepe Huda and Chris Amaya and Bryan Each pair has showcased their emotional journeys, with vulnerable moments, reconciliations, and growing affection winning over the to the official synopsis, the final episode will feature the last coupling decisions, where the islanders must confirm whether they are ready to commit beyond the villa summary reads: " Love Island USA features a group of sexy singles on a search for love in a beautiful Fijian villa. Throughout their stay in a tropical oasis, Islanders will couple up to face brand new heart-racing challenges and bigger twists and turns than ever before. Temptations rise and drama ensues as new 'bombshells' arrive, forcing Islanders to decide if they want to remain with their current partners or recouple with someone new." Episode 36 is expected to showcase final dates, declarations of love, and the much-anticipated winner announcement based on fan a heartfelt turn of events, Ace and Chelley were eliminated during Episode 24's cast dinner.'It's bittersweet,' Chelley reflected during her exit. 'I'm going to miss everybody. I feel like my purpose here was fulfilled.'Ace added, 'Chelley was that person who gave me the comfort to be myself. I'm grateful.'Their graceful departure left the remaining four couples to prepare for the big in past seasons, the winning couple will be awarded $100,000, but with a twist. Traditionally, two envelopes are presented—one containing the prize money, and the other empty. The individual who selects the envelope with the money must then decide whether to split the prize or keep it for themselves. However, in every previous season of Love Island USA , winning contestants have chosen to split the amount, reflecting the show's emphasis on genuine connection over competition. At the end of the Love Island USA finale, the winning couple is presented with two envelopes—one containing the $100,000 grand prize, and the other left completely empty. The contestant who opens the envelope with the cash is faced with a pivotal decision: split the money with their partner, or keep it entirely for themselves. Though the challenge is purely symbolic at this point in the series' run, it continues to serve as a final test of trust and intention, pushing contestants to publicly prove whether their connection is built on love—or personal the potentially explosive setup, every winning couple in Love Island USA history has chosen to split the prize. Last year in Season 6, viewers watched as Serena Page picked the empty envelope while Kordell Beckham held the one containing the full prize. Without hesitation, he chose to share the $100,000 with Serena, reinforcing the bond they'd cultivated during their time in the villa. According to a report by People Magazine , this pattern of generosity and mutual trust has held true across all seasons of the U.S. adaptation. No contestant has ever walked away with the full prize for themselves—though fans remain aware that the possibility always lingers. While the final prize twist may be familiar to longtime viewers, it continues to generate anticipation every season. The very premise—that one half of the winning couple could leave their partner stunned on national television—adds a level of suspense that aligns perfectly with the show's core themes of love, trust, and a report published by Vocal Media for Geek , it was confirmed that Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales have been voted winners of Love Island USA Season 7 following a nationwide fan poll. The finale episode is yet to be released in the USA at the time of writing this report. Their journey has been hailed as the most authentic of the season, resonating deeply with viewers due to their heartfelt conversations, mutual trust, and quiet affection, eschewing the drama and spectacle often seen in villa Bryan joining the show during the game-changing Casa Amor twist, his bond with Amaya formed almost instantly. While other relationships crumbled under the pressure of temptation, theirs only grew the time finale week rolled around, fans had already picked their one of the earliest arrivals in the villa, quickly won over fellow islanders and audiences alike with her sincere nature, emotional intelligence, and a refreshingly grounded approach to on the other hand, entered mid-season as part of the Casa Amor shakeup. Though a latecomer, he made an immediate impact—not with flamboyance, but with attentiveness, quiet strength, and emotional romance developed through gentle conversations, thoughtful gestures, and mutual admiration. It was a love story defined by consistency and depth, rather than flashy finale aired on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT in the U.S. It became available for Indian viewers on Monday, July 15, at 6:30 AM Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned winners after a nationwide fan vote, as per a report by Vocal Media. The finale episode is yet to be streamed on Peacock at the time of writing this report.
