Islanders
Who Went Home on ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7? First Elimination & More
Five days into the latest season of Love Island USA, two contestants have already been sent packing.
Even though last night was the first official recoupling, fans have had no shortage of things to talk about so far in Season 7. In Episode 3, Huda finally told Jeremiah that she’s a mother, after withholding the information to see if he had genuine interest in her first. We saw a love triangle form as Belle-A and bombshell Cierra vied for Nic’s attention. Most notably, however, Yulissa was abruptly removed from the villa after one day. Neither Yulissa nor the show provided an immediate explanation, but that has since changed.
During the June 8 episode, however, we said goodbye to another Islander in a more expected fashion. All of the contestants paired off until only two remained. It shaped up to be a 50/50 toss-up, but one of the boys ultimately had to decide which of them he had a stronger connection with. Scroll to find out who’s left the villa so far — and what exactly went down to cause their departure — below.
Love Island USA, Season 7, Every Night Except Wednesdays, 9/8c, Peacock
Belle-A Walker
Eliminated: Episode 6
In a dramatic turn, Belle-A and Cierra were the last two female contestants left at the end of the recoupling — which put Nic in a tricky spot. Nic and Belle-A paired up in the first episode of Season 7, but they didn’t form a connection instantly. It didn’t help matters when bombshell Cierra showed up at the end of Episode 1, stealing Nic away for a night in the Hideaway. The pair hit it off and became a couple in Episode 2.
However, Nic didn’t totally dismiss Belle-A afterwards. During the following episodes, the two continued exploring their connection, with Nic often noting that he wasn’t sure which out of the two he would choose. When push came to shove, he picked Cierra, explaining it was “the hardest decision” he had to make.
In their final chat, Belle-A told Nic, “I had high hopes. It breaks my heart that we’re not able to see it through, but I really should have just gotten the hint.”
“I’m going to miss you,” Nic responded. “I really didn’t want it like this.” Belle-A quipped back, “You made it like this.”
Yulissa Escobar
Eliminated: Episode 2
At the start of Episode 2, narrator Iain Stirling announced that Yulissa had left the villa, with no further explanation. Fans suspected that it had to do with the recent resurfacing of a podcast where the contestant said racial slurs. In a June 7 Instagram post, the former contestant addressed the situation.
“In those clips, I used a word I never should’ve used, a racial slur,” the caption reads. “I used it ignorantly, not fully understanding the weight, history, or pain behind it. I wasn’t trying to be offensive or harmful, but I recognize now that intention doesn’t excuse impact.”
“I’m choosing to speak for myself because I take full ownership of my actions,” she continued. “To those who are disappointed or offended, I understand and I apologize. I am sorry.”
