The Love Island USA winners for Season 7 were announced on Saturday, July 13, 2025. Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales secured the $100,000 prize after winning the public vote. Their connection, which began after the Casa Amor twist, quickly made them fan favourites.
From the start, their chemistry and authenticity stood out. Espinal, a 25-year-old cardiac nurse from New York, is Dominican. Arenales, 27, from Boston, has Puerto Rican and Guatemalan roots. As the first Latino couple to win Love Island USA, their shared heritage brought them closer and resonated with viewers nationwide.
Their final date under Fiji’s starry skies featured a childhood photo album. This emotional moment offered a heartfelt glimpse into their pasts and helped solidify their bond, as well as their place as Love Island USA winners.
Finale Highlights and Couple Rankings
The finale featured four couples: Amaya and Bryan, Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe, Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez, and Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley. Based on public votes, Olandria and Nic placed second. Huda and Chris came third, despite an emotional breakup. Iris and Pepe finished in fourth place.
Notably, none of the finalist couples began the season together. Instead, most formed during or after Casa Amor, showing just how much the twist reshaped the competition. During the finale, Amaya’s joyful “zoomies” around the villa captured the thrill of victory, cementing the couple as unforgettable Love Island USA winners.
A Season of Drama and Popularity
Season 7 of Love Island USA, hosted by Ariana Madix, became one of the most-watched reality shows of the summer. According to Nielsen, it ranked as the No. 2 original streaming program and the No. 1 streaming reality series for the week of June 9. Nevertheless, the season was not without controversy. Two contestants, Yulissa Escobar and Cierra Ortega, exited early due to resurfaced racial slurs.
Despite setbacks, the Love Island USA winners consistently impressed fans. Amaya, nicknamed “Amaya Papaya,” brought humour and energy. Meanwhile, Bryan’s calm loyalty stood out, especially during the “Stand on Business” challenge.
Looking ahead, Peacock has confirmed a reunion special hosted by Madix and Andy Cohen for August 25, 2025. Additionally, Love Island Games returns on September 16. Amaya plans to donate part of her prize to charity, ending the season with purpose and positivity.
