The latest dumping on Love Island USA Season 7 has ignited a firestorm across social media, with Islander Ace Greene finding himself at the very heart of the controversy. Peacock’s hit reality dating series aired a pivotal episode on Sunday, June 22, the outcome of which left many viewers upset and questioning the decisions made in the villa.
Following days of public voting for their favorite Islanders, the episode revealed the results, leaving six contestants vulnerable to being dumped. The boys with the fewest votes were Jeremiah Brown, José “Pepe” García, and Austin Shepard, while the girls facing potential elimination were Iris Kendall, Hannah Fields, and Amaya Espinal. However, the ultimate power shifted from the public to the Islanders themselves; those saved by the public vote were tasked with deciding which two Islanders would leave the villa for good.
The Controversial Decisions That Sparked Outcry
The remaining Islanders collectively decided to dump Jeremiah Brown and Hannah Fields. This move immediately struck many viewers at home as perplexing and controversial.
For Hannah, the confusion stemmed from her budding connection with Pepe García. Things had seemingly been progressing towards them becoming a solid couple, and her elimination by the girls seemed illogical, especially when other vulnerable Islanders like Iris and Amaya didn’t have comparably strong connections.
Similarly, the boys’ decision to dump Jeremiah raised eyebrows. As one of the original Islanders, Jeremiah had recently navigated a tumultuous period with Huda Mustafa and had finally found peace and a promising new connection with bombshell Andreina Santos. Compared to newer Islander Pepe or Austin, who had yet to form a significant connection, Jeremiah’s departure made little sense from a relationship-building perspective.
Why Social Media is Blaming Ace Greene
Despite the dumping being a group decision, social media users quickly zeroed in on Ace Greene, widely blaming him for leading the charge to eliminate Jeremiah. The theories circulating online paint Ace as a strategic game player keen on removing potential threats.
One major point of contention revolves around Ace’s earlier interactions with Jeremiah. Earlier in the season, Ace reportedly advised Jeremiah to explore his options beyond coupling up quickly with Huda. Jeremiah seemingly took this advice, eventually moving on from Huda and connecting with Andreina. Many viewers now believe Ace’s initial counsel and his alleged influence in the dumping were calculated moves to break up what could have become the only other strong couple with a potential path to winning the series – effectively removing a key competitor.
Furthermore, viewers point to Ace’s own actions in his pursuit of Chelley Bissainthe as evidence of game playing. Despite having his eye on Chelley from the start, he initially coupled up with Amaya Espinal during the first coupling ceremony. Critics argue Ace quickly distanced himself from Amaya while openly pursuing Chelley, framing this as a deliberate tactic to create a compelling narrative for the cameras – the “struggle” to win Chelley’s heart – rather than a genuine connection from the outset.
The Aftermath and the Looming Test
Following the controversial dumping, Ace and Chelley have officially coupled up and, in the eyes of many viewers, appear to be the sole solid couple remaining in the villa with a clear path to victory. Social media commentary often suggests Ace was driven by jealousy of Jeremiah, whom they viewed as his primary threat in the competition.
However, the Love Island USA villa is about to get even spicier. The very next day, Monday, June 23, brings the show’s most explosive twist: Casa Amor.
Casa Amor Arrives: The Ultimate Relationship Test
Casa Amor is designed to be the ultimate test of the existing relationships, and Season 7 is bringing in a massive influx of new Islanders to challenge the couples. In this iteration of the twist, the female Islanders will leave the main villa and move into Casa Amor, where they will meet six brand new male Islanders. This group includes Islanders like Amaya Espinal, Andreina Santos (Jeremiah’s former connection), Chelley Bissainthe (Ace’s current partner), and Huda Mustafa.
Simultaneously, the male Islanders remaining in the main villa, including Ace Greene, Austin Shepard, and Pepe García, will be joined by five new female Islanders. This means a total of 11 new individuals are entering the competition, creating parallel tests of loyalty and connection in both villas.
The introduction of these new faces is poised to significantly shake up the villa dynamics established by the recent controversial dumping. With Ace and Chelley separated and facing temptation immediately after solidifying their couple, the consequences of the recent elimination and the motivations behind it could quickly be overshadowed by the drama of Casa Amor.
The controversial dumping of Jeremiah and Hannah has undoubtedly altered the landscape of Love Island USA Season 7, leaving viewers debating Ace Greene’s role and intentions. But with Casa Amor now underway, the villa is braced for the most significant test yet, promising even more twists and turns.
