Season 7 of Love Island USA premiered on June 3, 2025, and is currently streaming on Peacock. New episodes drop six nights a week — Thursday through Tuesday — with Wednesdays as a scheduled break. The season features a new cast of 30 singles hoping to find love while surviving dramatic twists and intense recouplings.
Ariana Madix, best known for her role on Vanderpump Rules, is hosting the season. Iain Stirling returns as the show’s narrator, adding his trademark humor to the fast-paced format. The season includes familiar elements like Casa Amor, surprise bombshells, and viewer voting, keeping fans engaged with every twist.
The show’s format follows a group of singles living in a villa, where they must form romantic connections to stay in the game. Couples are constantly reshuffled through recouplings, challenges, and surprise eliminations. This season, Casa Amor delivered major shakeups and introduced new faces who disrupted existing pairings — including one moment that stirred controversy online.
Huda Mustafa’s Role Sparks Strong Reactions and On-Air Warnings
One of the most talked-about cast members this season is Huda Mustafa, a 24-year-old who has been at the center of multiple dramatic moments since day one. Her bold attitude, direct strategy, and emotional reactions have sparked debate among fans, some of whom have labeled her a "villain," while others view her as a standout figure bringing personality to the show.
Huda initially paired with Jeremiah Brown and stayed loyal to him until his exit from the villa. Since then, she’s continued to participate actively in the dating challenges and navigate emotional ups and downs, including tearful scenes that prompted wellness checks by producers.
One particularly intense moment occurred during Casa Amor when Elan Bibas, a new male contestant, kissed Huda. The pairing caused outrage on social media due to their differing cultural backgrounds, and the online conversation quickly grew toxic.
The negativity online escalated to the point where producers paused an episode on June 24 to deliver an on-screen message warning fans not to bully or harass contestants. Host Ariana Madix also spoke directly to viewers during the companion show Aftersun, asking the public to remember the cast members are real people with families.
Adding to the concern, Huda’s ex-partner publicly defended her, saying the hurtful comments not only affect her but also their young daughter. Despite the online backlash, Huda continues to remain a key figure in the villa, with her story at the heart of Season 7’s most dramatic turns.
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