Every Thought We Had About Love Island USA Season 7

In the Love Island USA Season 7 finale, Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe finished as runners-up to winners Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, capping off a season that The Cut described as one of the most polarizing and exhausting installments of the show — with drama and viewer reactions often overshadowing genuine connections. Critics noted that while the finale featured romantic dates and the crowning of the winning couple, many fans felt the emotional payoff was uneven and questioned whether the season’s narrative had delivered satisfying arcs across the board, including for Nicolandria.