'Love Island USA Season 7' winner Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales amid scandals, memes and record views

After six weeks of romance, drama, and unexpected twists, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned the winners of Love Island USA Season 7 on Sunday (13). The public’s final vote secured their win, and host Ariana Madix announced the couple as this year’s champions.

In the dramatic conclusion, Bryan and Amaya each picked an envelope—Amaya’s contained $0, while Bryan’s held the $100,000 cash prize. Bryan immediately chose to split the winnings evenly with Amaya, reinforcing the bond they built in the villa.
The final results were:

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• 1st place: Amaya Espinal & Bryan Arenales
• 2nd place: Nic Vansteenberghe & Olandria Carthen
• 3rd place: Huda Mustafa & Chris Seeley
• 4th place: Iris Kendall & Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez

Record-Breaking Audience and Fan Engagement

Season 7 was a breakout success for the franchise. Within its first week, it became the second-most-watched streaming show across all platforms, racking up more than 1.2 billion minutes viewed across the first nine episodes. Nearly 30 per cent of viewers tuned in on mobile devices, making it Peacock’s most-watched series on phones and tablets. Audience participation also soared, with over a million votes cast in just six minutes after the July 8 episode.

The show’s subreddit saw 150,000 new members join in June, and bars in cities like New York and Los Angeles hosted viewing parties, reflecting the show’s growing cultural impact.Highs: New Fans, Memes, and Viral MomentsA huge portion of this season’s audience was new to the franchise, with 39% of viewers tuning in for the first time. The cast delivered plenty of meme-worthy moments, from bizarre conversations to hilarious facial expressions.

Lows: Scandals and Exits

The season wasn’t without controversy. Two contestants left the villa following the resurfacing of past social media posts containing racial slurs. Yulissa Escobar exited after just two episodes, and Cierra Ortega left a week before the finale. Both issued public apologies after their departures.

The Reunion and What’s Next

The entire cast will reunite in New York for a special episode airing on Peacock on August 25. All episodes of Season 7 and previous seasons are available to stream on Peacock.

A Season to Remember

Love Island USA Season 7 delivered record-breaking engagement, unforgettable viral moments, and a winning couple who chose love and fairness. Amaya and Bryan’s journey—from Casa Amor twists to the final cash prize—captured the hearts of viewers and set a new standard for the franchise