Love Island USA Season 7 Reunion: When It’s Happening and Where to Watch the Drama Unfold
The sun may have set on Love Island USA Season 7 in Fiji, but the drama? Oh, it’s just getting started. The long-awaited reunion special has officially been filmed in New York City, and fans are already buzzing about what’s coming when the islanders reunite on screen. If you’ve been dying to know who’s still together, who’s feuding, and what tea will be spilled, here’s everything we know so far.
When is the ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 Reunion?
Mark your calendars, Islanders fans: the reunion airs Sunday, Aug. 25 at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. This time around, the hosting duties are in the hands of Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix, with none other than Andy Cohen jumping in to co-host. Yes, the Bravo king himself. Expect cheeky questions, awkward silences, and maybe even a few walk-offs — you know how these things go.
On Instagram, the official @loveislandusa account shared a playful nod to Nicolandria’s journey, reflecting on how they went from strangers to being affectionately called “Pookie Bear Princess” and “Nic-y Poo.” The post teased fans with the question of how well Nicolandria’s pre-Villa predictions held up once the season unfolded. With Season 7 of Love Island USA now streaming on Peacock and the Reunion special dropping August 25, the anticipation among viewers is higher than ever.
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Which Contestants are Going to the Reunion?
A lot of speculation has been floating around online about who would actually show up, but Andy Cohen himself confirmed: everybody’s in the building. That’s right — fans won’t be left wondering where their favorite (or least favorite) contestants disappeared to.
Spotted entering the reunion taping? Couples like Ace & Chelley, Nic & Olandria, Taylor & Clarke, and Iris & Pepe, plus other familiar faces like Charlie, Jeremiah, and Austin. Social media was basically working overtime with clips of contestants walking in, and the buzz only got louder after TMZ cameras caught more islanders heading inside.
Oh, and here’s some bonus scoop: Andy teased that the extended version of that wild heart rate challenge — you know, the one that stirred up more than a few jealous outbursts — will be shown during the reunion. So, yes, things are about to get even spicier.
What About Cierra?
Now, not everyone is making an appearance. Cierra Ortega, who left the villa abruptly back in early July, announced she won’t be part of the reunion. In a TikTok video, she explained her decision, saying she felt “lighter” putting her feelings and perspective out on her own terms.
Her exit was one of the season’s biggest controversies. While the show framed it as a “personal situation,” it later came to light that old social media posts resurfaced in which she had used a racist slur against people of Asian descent. She’s since apologized publicly, admitting she didn’t understand the weight of the term at the time, but the fallout clearly played a role in her stepping away from the spotlight.
Why This Reunion is a Big Deal?
Here’s the thing: Love Island USA reunions have a reputation for being messy, unpredictable, and, honestly, some of the most entertaining reality TV moments you’ll get all year. Seeing the couples outside of the villa, back in the real world, is fascinating. Sometimes they’re stronger than ever, other times it’s clear the romance was just a vacation fling. Add in unfiltered conversations about betrayals, regrets, and new romances — it’s basically the closure (or chaos) fans crave.
So, to sum it up: the Season 7 reunion is dropping on Aug. 25 at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock, it’s stacked with appearances from your favorite islanders, and with Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen steering the ship, expect drama levels to be at an all-time high. Grab your popcorn, because if the season itself was explosive, the reunion is about to set the internet on fire all over again.
