Casa Amor Carnage: Your Ultimate Guide to the New Couples and Chaos in Love Island USA Season 7

The ultimate relationship test has begun! Our exhaustive deep dive into the Casa Amor drama on Love Island USA season 7, including every new bombshell, shocking couple, and what’s next.

Hello, Islanders! Grab your personalized water bottles and settle in, because the moment we’ve all been waiting for—or perhaps, the moment this season has been desperately crying out for—has finally arrived. As of June 24, 2025, the doors to Casa Amor have been thrown open, and it’s already promising to be the most chaotic, game-changing twist in the history of Love Island USA season 7.

The Reset Button Has Been Hit on Love Island USA Season 7

Let’s be real: the journey of Love Island USA season 7 so far has been a rollercoaster, and not always the fun kind. Fan sentiment online has been lukewarm at best, with many viewers labeling the season “mid” ¹ and lamenting the lack of genuine romantic sparks. The vibe has often felt more like “friendship island,” heavy on drama but painfully light on the swoon-worthy connections we tune in for.¹

This simmering frustration reached a boiling point just before the Casa Amor twist, with the shocking double-dumping of Jeremiah Brown and Hannah Fields.² Viewers watched in disbelief as the Islanders voted out two people who were actively exploring new, promising connections, leading to a firestorm of online outrage and accusations of strategic game-playing from a clique of OG Islanders.⁴ It felt like a betrayal of the show’s very premise.

This controversial exit created the perfect storm. The show needed a narrative defibrillator, and it arrived in the form of Casa Amor. Host Ariana Madix didn’t just tease the twist; she promised “more twists and turns to Casa than ever before”.⁷ Kicking off on June 23, this isn’t just another week of temptation; it’s a full-blown producer intervention, a hard reset designed to shatter the stagnant dynamics and inject some much-needed life back into the Fiji villa.⁹ The stage is set not just for drama, but for a potential salvation of the entire season.

The State of the Villa: A Look at the Couples Before Love Island USA Season 7’s Casa Amor

To understand the earthquake, you have to understand the fault lines. The pre-Casa Amor villa was a house of cards built on shaky foundations. There were no power couples, no ride-or-dies, just a collection of lukewarm pairings practically begging to be torn apart. This fundamental weakness is what makes the Casa Amor twist on Love Island USA season 7 so different. In past seasons, it was a test of loyalty. This year, it’s a casting do-over—a last-ditch effort to forge the genuine connections that failed to materialize in the first three weeks.

Let’s break down the fragile state of the unions before the chaos:

• Ace Greene & Chelley Bissainthe: On the surface, they seemed like the strongest pair. However, their connection has been dogged by rumors that they knew each other, or were even dating, before entering the villa, causing fans to question their authenticity from day one.¹
• Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe & Cierra Ortega: This couple was pure volatility. After a rocky start, they reconnected just before Casa Amor, but their bond seemed superficial.¹⁰ Fan commentary pegged Nic as unserious, obsessed with the physical, and the most likely to have his head turned 360 degrees.¹¹
• Taylor Williams & Olandria Carthen: The poster children for “friendship island.” Their connection was widely seen as a “slow burn” that was “barely a smoldering coal”.¹ They gave off strong bestie vibes, making them prime targets for temptation.⁹
• Austin Shepard & Amaya Espinal: A couple in name only. Austin has failed to form a single meaningful connection since arriving ¹¹, while the lovely Amaya has been consistently and tragically overlooked by the villa’s men.¹²

Adding to this instability was the large cohort of single Islanders: Huda Mustafa, Iris Kendall, Jose “Pepe” Garcia, Andreina Santos, and TJ Palma were all free agents, creating a landscape ripe for a total reshuffle.¹³ The lack of any real love stories meant viewers weren’t asking, “Will they stay loyal?” but rather, “Will they

finally find someone interesting?”

Meet the Temptation: Every New Bombshell on Love Island USA Season 7

Producers clearly heard the call for fresh energy, because they didn’t just send in bombshells; they sent in an entire arsenal. Eleven new singles—five women and six men—have arrived to turn heads, test loyalties, and potentially find a permanent spot in the villa.¹³ Here’s your official dossier on the new faces of

Love Island USA season 7.

The Casa Girls: Five Bombshells Invading the Main Villa

The OG boys are in for a serious test with this lineup of stunning and accomplished women.

• Savanna “Vanna” Einerson: A 21-year-old golf influencer from Salt Lake City, UT, with a massive social media following. She’s already a hot topic online for her age and appearance.¹⁴
• Jaden Duggar: A 25-year-old from Los Angeles, CA, who is a former Division I college athlete, having played football at Georgetown.¹⁵
• Clarke Carraway: A 24-year-old hailing from Columbia, SC.¹³
• Gracyn Blackmore: A 25-year-old from the small town of Bristol, VA, ready to make a big splash.¹³
• Courtney “Coco” Watson: A 24-year-old from Los Angeles, CA, described as an “eye-catching model” who is sure to command attention.⁷

The Casa Boys: Six Temptations for the OG Girls

The OG girls have been whisked away to a brand-new Casa Amor villa, where these six handsome newcomers are waiting to make their move.

• Zak Srakaew: A 29-year-old model from Thailand and the UK who is no stranger to reality TV. He was a contestant on Big Brother UK Season 20, immediately marking him as one to watch for strategic gameplay.¹⁶
• Chris Seeley: A 27-year-old from Fresno, CA, who is an international professional basketball player, bringing some serious athletic prowess to the island.⁷
• Elan Bibas: A 24-year-old from Richmond Hill, ON, Canada, who might be the most interesting bombshell of the season. He’s an engineering grad, an ultra-marathon runner, and a trilingual consultant and data engineer who co-founded and sold his own AI start-up.¹⁸
• JD Dodard: A 23-year-old from Dallas, TX.¹³
• Bryan Arenales: A 28-year-old from Boston, MA.¹³
• Zac Woodworth: A 26-year-old from Portland, UT.¹³

To keep it all straight, here’s your quick-reference guide to the new cast heating up Love Island USA season 7.

Name	Age	Hometown	Profession / Noteworthy Detail
Casa Girls
Savanna “Vanna” Einerson	21	Salt Lake City, UT	Golf Influencer 14
Jaden Duggar	25	Los Angeles, CA	Former College Football Player 15
Clarke Carraway	24	Columbia, SC	Casa Amor Bombshell 13
Gracyn Blackmore	25	Bristol, VA	Casa Amor Bombshell 13
Courtney “Coco” Watson	24	Los Angeles, CA	Model 7
Casa Boys
Zak Srakaew	29	Roi Et, Thailand / Manchester, UK	Model, Big Brother UK Alum 17
Chris Seeley	27	Fresno, CA	International Pro Basketball Player 7
Elan Bibas	24	Richmond Hill, ON, Canada	AI Startup Founder, Data Engineer 18
JD Dodard	23	Dallas, TX	Casa Amor Bombshell 13
Bryan Arenales	28	Boston, MA	Casa Amor Bombshell 13
Zac Woodworth	26	Portland, UT	Casa Amor Bombshell 13

Day One Drama: A Play-by-Play of the First 24 Hours of Casa Amor on Love Island USA Season 7

The first episode of the Casa Amor twist on Love Island USA season 7 (Episode 19) was engineered for maximum, immediate impact. Producers threw the slow-burn model out the window and opted for pure, unadulterated chaos from the jump.

It all began with a brilliant act of deception. The OG boys were brought out to the garden, blindfolded, and fitted with headphones for a “challenge.” As they stood there, oblivious, the OG girls were silently escorted out of the villa and whisked away to Casa Amor.¹⁰ This clever start, teased by Ariana as something never done before, set a perfectly mischievous tone for the week.⁷

The real bombshell, however, was the rule change. Ariana gathered both groups and announced that, effective immediately, everyone was “officially single”.¹⁰ This wasn’t just a suggestion to explore; it was a hall pass, a complete dissolution of all prior commitments that removed any lingering guilt.

From there, the show accelerated into a frenzy. Both villas held kissing challenges to force instant physical connections. In the main villa, the OG boys kissed all five new girls, who then got to choose who they wanted to couple up with. Over at Casa Amor, the OG girls chose their top two new boys to kiss, after which the Casa boys made their picks.⁹ This structure bypassed days of tentative flirting and locked nearly everyone into a new, intimate pairing within hours.

The fan reactions on social media told the story of the immediate fallout:

• Taylor’s Instant Spark: Fans immediately clocked the stark difference in Taylor’s energy with new girl Coco. One viral comment summed it up: “So that’s what Taylor looks/acts like when he likes someone. Got it!!”.¹² His “slow burn” with Olandria was officially extinguished.
• Ace’s Questionable Loyalty: Upon meeting Vanna, Ace immediately asked, “Where is Chelley?”.¹² While it looked like loyalty, cynical fans saw it as a calculated performance from a known game-player.⁹
• Pepe’s Predictable Pick: Pepe coupled up with Gracyn, a move fans instantly dubbed him choosing a “Hannah variant,” poking fun at his apparent type and questioning the organic nature of the match.¹²
• Nic’s Great Escape: Nic’s over-the-top enthusiasm for the new girls was widely interpreted as a desperate attempt to flee his connection with Cierra. His repeated jokes about their brief physical encounter were seen as a tactic to devalue her and justify his wandering eye.¹²

The New Landscape: All the New Couples in Love Island USA Season 7

After the dust from the initial coupling frenzy settled, the landscape of Love Island USA season 7 was completely redrawn. Eleven new couples were formed across two villas, leaving only two Islanders single and in a precarious position.¹⁰ Here is your official scorecard for the new world order.

Original Islander	New Bombshell Partner	Initial Vibe & Expert Analysis
Main Villa Couples
Ace Greene	Vanna Einerson	Performative Loyalty: Ace is verbally committed to Chelley, but is now coupled with a popular influencer. High potential for a “test” that’s really just for screen time.
Taylor Williams	Coco Watson	Instant Chemistry: The connection feels immediate and palpable, validating fan theories that his bond with Olandria was purely platonic. This is one to watch.
Nic Vansteenberghe	Clarke Carraway	Escape Route: Nic couldn’t look happier to be in a new couple. This pairing seems destined to be a fun, temporary fling for him, spelling trouble for Cierra.
Austin Shepard	Jaden Duggar	A Glimmer of Hope: Austin has struggled all season. Coupling with a confident athlete like Jaden is his last, best chance to form a real connection.
Pepe Garcia	Gracyn Blackmore	The “Hannah Variant”: Pepe has a type, and Gracyn fits it. This could be a genuine spark or a rebound, but it’s already raising eyebrows.
Casa Amor Couples
Chelley Bissainthe	Chris Seeley	Interesting Potential: Chris is a pro athlete and a fresh face. This could be a legitimate test for Chelley’s bond with Ace, which fans already find suspect.
Olandria Carthen	Zak Srakaew	Game-Player Meets Slow-Burn: Olandria’s connection with the Big Brother alum Zak is fascinating. Is he genuine, or is he playing the game? Her loyalty to Taylor will be severely tested.
Cierra Ortega	Elan Bibas	The Intellectual Spark: Cierra is paired with a certified genius. This could be the mature, substantive connection she’s been missing with the flighty Nic.
Huda Mustafa	JD Dodard	A Fresh Start: Huda desperately needed to move on from her past drama. This new coupling offers her a clean slate, but will she take it?
Andreina Santos	Bryan Arenales	Bombshells Collide: Two bombshells finding a connection could be a powerful force in the villa if they return together.
Iris Kendall	Zac Woodworth	Under the Radar: We haven’t seen much from this pair yet, but Iris is a fan favorite who deserves a real shot at love.

This leaves OG Islander TJ Palma single in the main villa and Amaya Espinal single in Casa Amor. Both are now incredibly vulnerable and at risk of being dumped from the island, per the new rules.¹⁰

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Conclusion: Can This Twist Save Love Island USA Season 7?

So, here we are. After weeks of fan frustration over a season defined by “plutonic couples” ¹, questionable game-playing ⁴, and a controversial dumping that felt like a slap in the face to viewers ⁵,

Love Island USA season 7 has hit the big red reset button. Casa Amor has arrived not as a gentle test, but as a producer-driven hurricane designed to tear down the old guard and build something new from the rubble.

The introduction of fascinating new bombshells with real careers and personalities—from an AI entrepreneur to a Big Brother alum—and the immediate formation of eleven new couples has injected a shot of pure adrenaline into the show’s heart.⁷ For the first time all season, there’s a genuine sense of unpredictability and hope for the kind of high-stakes romance the show is famous for.

But the ultimate question remains: Will this chaotic, manufactured shakeup lead to authentic connections, or just more superficial drama? The entire legacy of Love Island USA season 7 now rests on the next four days. If the new couples fizzle out or prove to be just as hollow as the old ones, this grand experiment could backfire, alienating viewers for good. However, if even one or two genuine love stories can emerge from this beautiful mess, it could redeem the entire season. The stakes have never been higher, not just for the Islanders, but for the show itself.

Keep your eyes glued to Peacock, because the fallout from this Casa Amor is guaranteed to be explosive. New episodes of Love Island USA season 7 air daily at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, except for Wednesdays.²⁰ You won’t want to miss a second.

For more updates, you can follow the drama on the official Love Island USA Instagram
and catch every episode on Peacock.