After too many allegations in podcast interviews to count and rumors about relationship statuses running amok, the "Love Island USA" 2025 cast is ready to address all of the elephants in the room.
Or so fans hope.
Seasoned interviewer Andy Cohen is tasked with getting the islanders to spill as he shares moderating duties with host Ariana Madix during Monday's Season 7 reunion on Peacock at 9 p.m. ET.
Releasing more than a month after Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were named this summer's winners – and the franchise's first Latino couple to win the fan vote since the show debuted in 2019 – the reunion promises to reveal where relationships stand amid fan speculation about new romances, infidelity and feuds.
The season's breakout stars have traveled to Greece, met Selena Gomez, signed on to major brand campaigns and landed glossy spreads in Teen Vogue and Today.com. But as they come back as a group – except for a few islanders like Cierra Ortega – the 20-something overnight stars are prepared to rehash their summer in Fiji.
Here's what the "Love Island USA" 2025 finalists have been up to leading up to the Aug. 25 reunion, which filmed in New York City around two weeks before its release.
Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales
Cardiac nurse Amaya and accountant-slash-real estate agent Bryan are navigating the typical early stages of a relationship.
After spending each waking hour together in Fiji, the queen of self-affirmations visited Boston and met his mom, which went well, according to the reunion trailer. As a hometown welcome, the winning couple also threw out a pitch to open a Red Sox game.
The two will take turns visiting each other on the East Coast, Amaya told Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper.
"Nobody really knows what we experience except for us. So we always fall back on each other whenever we're feeling overwhelmed," Bryan told Today.com. Amaya added, "He always makes it a priority to make sure that we’re both OK."
Among all of the Season 7 alumni's brand collaborations is a particularly exciting one for Amaya: Rihanna's Fenty Beauty. She told Today.com, "We’re currently in communications with them. We love Rihanna. Can't wait to meet you!"
Bryan's own exciting announcement came on Cohen's "Watch What Happens Live": He'd bought his first-ever Rolex with the prize money.
Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe
Former elevator saleswoman Olandria Carthen and registered nurse Nic Vansteenberghe had a "baecation" in Greece – as Nic called it – during which they modeled in a campaign for a swimwear company. And on theme as the doting partner, Nic felt "SO extremely grateful to model with O," he posted on Instagram.
Olandria returned the sentiment, telling Today.com, "I've never been to Europe before, so I was very grateful to go, especially with a guy like this."
And the sponsorships won't stop coming for the beloved couple. So far, they've leveraged their reality TV fame and pulled in major social media numbers for cosmetics brands NYX and Agua de Kefir.
In the weeks after they returned from Fiji, Nic and Olandria "don't really spend that much time apart," they said. But their schedules are getting packed, and Nic was mulling the necessity of a joint calendar.
Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez
Both being Southern California-based, one would think Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia would have a better shot at making their relationship work than some of the other "Love Island" couples.
Though the two initially sparked skepticism for moving on from their previous subjects of affection (seemingly quickly), they have shown a united front in the weeks following the finale. In between being spotted together around Los Angeles, Iris landed a major gig partnering with Victoria's Secret and also starred in The Kid LAROI's "Hot Girl Problems" music video alongside fellow bombshell Hannah Fields.
Pepe, on the other hand, has been enjoying celebrity basketball games, sponsorships and practicing with the LA Chargers. The couple was also among the privileged group that met Selena Gomez at her Rare Beauty product launch in LA on Aug. 7.
Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley
Well, we all probably viscerally remember what happened between Huda and Chris during the finale. That last-minute breakup was the likes of which "Love Island" has never seen.
After the show, Huda said she felt bullied and friendships were called into question after fans spotted certain Instagram activities. But hey, she came away with the most Instagram followers of the cast (more than 4.5 million a month post-finale), and possibly of the entire "USA" franchise.
She's also kept her name in the headlines by cozying up to another reality TV star in a move that raised eyebrows from Netflix and Peacock viewers alike.
Post-finale, Huda was spotted out and about in Los Angeles with "Too Hot to Handle" star Louis Russell, and they made it red-carpet official at the premiere for Zach Cregger's horror film "Weapons." On social media, they continued to hint at their romance and appeared to cause a rift with their "Love Island USA" predecessors.
The problem? Louis was dating another woman on the dating competition show "Perfect Match," which filmed a year prior but dropped on Netflix in August.
Meanwhile, overseas pro basketball player Chris has launched a Cameo and is hanging with his "Love Island" boys. In the reunion, it seems he'll open up about how he really feels regarding Huda's recent interviews.
Which contestants will be in the 'Love Island USA' reunion?
The following people were seen in the reunion trailer that dropped Aug. 21.
- Olandria Carthen
- Nic Vansteenberghe
- Bryan Arenales
- Amaya Espinal
- Taylor Williams
- Clarke Carraway
- Ace Greene
- Chelley Bissainthe
- Huda Mustafa
- Chris Seeley
- Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez
- Iris Kendall
- TJ Palma
- Jeremiah Brown
- Belle-A Walker
- Austin Shepard
- Charlie Georgiou
- Elan Bibas
- Andreina Santos
- Jaden Dugger
- Hannah Fields
- Gracyn Blackmore
- Savanna "Vanna" Einerson
- Courtney "CoCo" Watson
- JD Dodard
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Where is the 'Love Island USA' 2025 cast now? Who is Huda Mustafa's new love interest?
Reporting by KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY / USA TODAY
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