Love Island USA crowns series seven winners

July 14, 2025

Love Island USA's seventh series concluded with Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales winning the $100,000 prize, which Bryan chose to split between them. The couple, who formed their relationship relatively late in the season, beat three other finalist couples and made their relationship exclusive just before the finale. Peacock Network reported that this season has been their most-streamed reality series, while mental health emerged as a significant theme amid severe online bullying of contestants, including death threats and racist comments directed at some islanders.

Who is affected

Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales (the winners)
Finalist couples: Chris Seeley and Huda Mustafa, Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen, and Jose "Pepe" Garcia-Gonzalez and Iris Kendall
Cierra Ortega (former contestant who received severe online abuse)
Love Island USA contestants experiencing cyberbullying and harassment
Peacock Network (benefiting from high streaming numbers)
Viewers of the show

What action is being taken

Love Island is offering support to contestants before, during, and after the show
The show aired a statement against cyberbullying during an episode
The winners are planning to donate a portion of their prize money to charity
Peacock Network is tracking the show as their most-streamed reality series
Cierra Ortega is sharing examples of the abuse she has received online

Why it matters

The severe cyberbullying and harassment of contestants highlights significant mental health concerns in reality television
The show's popularity (being Peacock's most-streamed reality series) demonstrates its cultural impact
The winners' decision to donate to charity, particularly mental health awareness, addresses issues highlighted throughout the season
The public statement against cyberbullying during an episode represents an unusual step for a reality show to protect contestants
The racist abuse and threats to contact ICE reflect broader societal issues affecting reality TV participants

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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