The season 8 finale of Love Island USA featured a serious change when it got here to the prize cash.
Love Island USA viewers know that often America votes for the ultimate 4 {couples}, who then make it to the finale that happened on Sunday, July 12. Much like previous seasons, every pair acquired the prospect to go on their very own date.
They then determined in the event that they needed to stay collectively however this time round they didn’t write the usual “vows” for one another earlier than discovering out who will get topped the successful couple.
One other main shakeup was the envelope ceremony, the place the duo who obtained the best variety of votes from the general public got two envelopes: one for every accomplice. One envelope was meant to include $100,000, whereas the opposite was empty. The accomplice with the $100,000 envelope would select whether or not to share the cash with their accomplice as a check of belief and dedication — or stroll away with all of it as a manner of selecting the prize over love.
Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai Dettloff have been awarded the win however host Ariana Madix didn’t ask them their particular person plans for his or her prize cash. As a substitute, she stated on a number of events that they each have been sharing the $100,000.
The Love Island franchise started within the U.Okay. in 2002 earlier than increasing worldwide with numerous spinoffs, together with Love Island USA on Peacock. Every season, a unique group of single Islanders are challenged to pair off so as to keep within the present’s luxurious villa for an opportunity on the $100,000 prize.
Season 8 has had its fair proportion of drama — each whereas filming in Fiji and off display screen. Earlier this season, Vasana Montgomery was lower from the present after resurfaced social media posts confirmed her utilizing a slur.
Love Island USA is all about coupling up — so which Islanders are presently collectively and which have already known as it quits within the villa? Peacock’s in style relationship present returned in June 2026 with contestants Aniya Harvey, Beatriz Hatz, Bryce Alakai Dettloff, KC Chandler, Mackenzie “Kenzie” Annis, Melanie Moreno, Honest Rhea, Sean Reifel, Trinity Tatum […]
Casa Amor bombshell Alannah Keyser additionally acquired pulled from the season after going through backlash for a resurfaced video that allegedly confirmed her utilizing a racial slur.
Related points arose throughout season 7, with Yulissa Escobar leaving days into the expertise final yr after clips of her utilizing racial slurs on a podcast circulated on-line.
Season 7’s Cierra Ortega additionally confronted backlash for utilizing a slur in her personal resurfaced social media put up. She was pulled from the villa and later issued an apology for her previous conduct.
Love Island USA is presently streaming on Peacock.
