“I feel so seen and validated” — Amaya and Bryan win Love Island USA season 7

Love Island USA season 7 came to an end on Sunday, July 13, 2025, with Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales named the winners. The finale episode aired on Peacock and featured final dates, speeches, and the $100,000 prize reveal. Viewers voted for their favourite couple, and Amaya and Bryan received the most support from fans across the country.

The couple, who had only become exclusive the night before the finale, formed a connection late in the season but quickly became viewer favourites.

After Ariana Madix announced the results, Amaya celebrated with excitement, running around the courtyard. In a confessional,

“I feel like I’m flying in the sky right now. I feel so seen and validated. And for people to see how powerful our connection is... boy, was this a ride here on Love Island. But man, I would do this ride all over again if it led me to him,” she said.

The reunion episode is set to stream on August 25, 2025. Season 2 of Love Island Games will follow on September 16.

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During the finale, each of the final four couples gave their speeches.

Amaya described Bryan as someone who “embraces the waterfall of my emotion,” and Bryan spoke about her “zoomies,” “good morning yells,” and how she provided a “safe place” for him.

The couple had their last date under the stars, where they looked at a photo album of memories. Amaya told Bryan he made her feel like Cinderella.

At the end of their date, Bryan asked Amaya to be exclusive, and she said yes.

After being named winners, Amaya and Bryan were handed envelopes — one with $100,000, the other with $0. Bryan received the envelope with the prize.

He immediately chose to split the money with Amaya, saying,

“This isn't even a question for me... Of course I'm splitting this money with Amaya.”

Their bond started after the Stand on Business challenge, where Bryan defended Amaya.

In a confessional, she said that was the moment she started catching feelings.

They had since shared time in the Hideaway and agreed to explore their connection outside the villa.

Throughout the final episode, the couple reflected on their families and backgrounds, sharing emotional moments that strengthened their relationship.

Final placements revealed, reunion and spin-off announced

The July 13 finale also revealed the final rankings. Amaya and Bryan came in first place, followed by runners-up Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe.

Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley finished third, while Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez came in fourth.

In addition to announcing the winners, Peacock confirmed that Love Island USA season 7 will have a reunion special on August 25.

Hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen, the special will bring back finalists, bombshells, and fan favourites for conversations about their experiences.

The episode showed the final dates for all couples. Iris and Pepe had a boat ride and went snorkeling. Huda and Chris went on a night date but ended their relationship, with Huda saying, “I think we should just be friends.”

Nic and Olandria shared emotional moments on a private island, while reading messages from family members.

The season saw multiple exits due to controversies, including Yulissa Escobar and Cierra Ortega. Despite that, the season ended with the Islanders jumping into the pool as fireworks went off.

Fans can now look forward to Love Island Games season 2, which premieres September 16 and features returning contestants from global franchises.

Stay tuned for more updates.