Who Won Love Island USA Season 7?
Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales emerged as the winners of Love Island USA Season 7, capturing the hearts of viewers across the country. Their chemistry, resilience, and journey through the villa led them to victory during the July 13, 2025, finale.
Final Standings
| Couple | Placement | Prize Money Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Amaya Espinal & Bryan Arenales | Winners | Split the money |
| Nic Vansteenberghe & Olandria Carthen | Runners-up | N/A |
| Huda Mustafa & Chris Seeley | 3rd Place | N/A |
| Iris Kendall & Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez | 4th Place | N/A |
Who are Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales?
Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales are the winning couple of Love Island USA Season 7, which aired in 2025. Amaya is a 25-year-old cardiac nurse from New York City with Dominican roots.
She entered the villa in Episode 4 as a bombshell and quickly gained popularity for her maturity, emotional honesty, and witty personality. Fans affectionately nicknamed her "Amaya Papaya."
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Bryan, originally from Boston, is around 27–28 years old and works as a financial accountant. He’s also involved in real estate and bartending.
With Puerto Rican and Guatemalan heritage, Bryan joined the show later during the Casa Amor twist in Episode 19. Despite his late entrance, he formed a strong, drama-free connection with Amaya, which stood out from the more turbulent dynamics in the villa.
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Their relationship grew steadily, built on mutual respect, cultural pride, and emotional support.
They made their relationship exclusive during their final date and were ultimately voted the winners by the public. When Bryan drew the envelope containing the $100,000 prize, he chose to split it evenly with Amaya.
Their win marked a historic moment as they became the first Latino couple to win Love Island USA.
What Do the Winners of Love Island Get?
The winning couple of Love Island USA receives a grand prize of $100,000. However, the show adds a dramatic twist: each winner picks an envelope, one containing the full prize and the other containing nothing. The person who picks the envelope with the money gets to decide whether to split it evenly with their partner or keep it all for themselves.
Cash Prize: $100,000
Decision: Split or keep the money (classic “split or steal” twist)
Did Amaya and Bryan Split the Money?
Yes, Amaya and Bryan did split the money. During the finale, Bryan picked the envelope containing the $100,000, while Amaya’s envelope was empty. Bryan chose to split the prize evenly, giving both $50,000 each.
“When it came down to decide who got the $100,000 cash prize, Bryan let Amaya pick the first envelope… After Bryan opened the $100,000 envelope, he agreed to split the cash prize evenly with Amaya.”
This decision was met with cheers from fellow Islanders and fans, reinforcing the show’s tradition of love over money.
Love Island Winners Who Kept the Money
Despite the temptation, no winning contestant in Love Island USA or the original UK series has ever kept the entire prize for themselves. Every winner has chosen to split the money, prioritizing their relationship and public perception over personal gain.
| Season | Winning Couple | Kept Money? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 (2025) | Amaya Espinal & Bryan Arenales | No | Split $100,000 |
| 6 (2024) | Serena Page & Kordell Beckham | No | Split $100,000 |
| 5 (2023) | Hannah & Marco | No | Split $100,000 |
| UK/Other | Multiple | No | All have split the prize |
FAQ
Question1: Who won Love Island USA Season 7?
Answer: Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales won Season 7, taking home the $100,000 prize.
Question 2: Did Amaya and Bryan split the money?
Answer: Yes, Bryan chose to split the $100,000 prize evenly with Amaya.
Question 3: Has any Love Island winner ever kept the money?
Answer: No, all winners in both the USA and UK versions have chosen to split the prize
Disclaimer:
The information provided above is based on publicly available sources, social media posts, and official broadcasts related to Love Island USA Season 7 and past seasons. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, details such as contestant backgrounds, prize distributions, and show outcomes are subject to change and should be verified with official platforms (e.g., Peacock, CBS, or Love Island’s official social media accounts). This summary is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the producers of Love Island USA.
