The villa doors have closed. Hearts have been broken. Dreams have been shattered. After a tumultuous but highly-rated season full of crash outs and dramatic recouplings, one couple emerged victorious as the Season 7 winners: Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales. But the real question burning in fans’ minds wasn’t just who won – it was how much cold, hard cash they’d walk away with.
The finale night delivered pure drama. Four couples battled for the ultimate prize. A public vote crowned Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales as the winning couple after America cast their votes. The tension was palpable as host Ariana Madix prepared to announce the results that would change lives forever.
Amaya and Bryan Score $100,000 Jackpot After Scandal-Plagued Season
The winning couple of Love Island USA get a total prize of $100,000 – a life-changing sum that could buy a house down payment, pay off student loans, or fund the wedding of their dreams. However, the money comes with a brutal twist that has defined the show’s format. The cash prize sits in an envelope, and only one person from the winning couple receives it initially. They then face an agonizing decision: keep the entire $100,000 for themselves or split it with their partner.
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Bryan held the envelope containing the prize money. The villa fell silent as Madix posed the question that would define their relationship’s future. Would he choose love or money? The answer revealed everything about their bond. Bryan chose to share the prize with Amaya, proving that their connection transcended the game’s financial temptation.
The season wasn’t just about love – it was plagued by controversy that rocked the villa to its core. Multiple contestants faced elimination due to resurfaced social media posts containing offensive content. Yulissa Escobar departed after videos showing racial slurs surfaced online. Cierra Ortega followed weeks later when old Instagram posts containing derogatory terms about Chinese people emerged. Even finalist Huda Mustafa faced scrutiny over a TikTok video where fans debated whether she lip-synced offensive lyrics.
Fan reactions exploded across social media platforms immediately after the finale aired. Some viewers expressed fury at the results, threatening to boycott future seasons. Others celebrated the winning couple’s decision to split the prize money. The explosive season finale capped off what many consider the most dramatic Love Island USA season to date. A reunion special featuring all Season 7 islanders will air August 25 on Peacock, where Andy Cohen joins Ariana Madix as co-host to address the season’s most controversial moments.
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