Fri Jun 13 20:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Love Island USA Season 7: Bombshells, Tears, and Unexpected Exits Rock the Villa

**Fiji -** Season 7 of “Love Island: USA” is already heating up, with strong connections forming, emotional goodbyes, and a series of bombshell arrivals shaking up the villa in Fiji. Just six episodes in, viewers have witnessed a dramatic recoupling, the elimination of an original islander, and a controversial departure.

Belle-A, caught in a love triangle with Nic and Cierra, was dumped from the island on June 8th. In an emotional farewell, she expressed optimism for the future, saying, “I know my heart is the prettiest thing about me, and I’m going to keep my head held high because somebody else is going to see my worth and my value. I trust God’s plan.”

However, Belle-A’s exit isn’t the only one making headlines. Yulissa Escobar, a 27-year-old businesswoman from Miami, has also left the villa. While Peacock has yet to comment officially, her departure follows a resurfacing of a podcast clip where she used a racial epithet.

Escobar addressed the controversy in a lengthy Instagram post, apologizing for her past actions. “First, I want to apologize for using a word I had no right in using,” she wrote. “In those clips, I used a word I never should’ve used, a racial slur. I used it ignorantly, not fully understanding the weight, history, or pain behind it.” She acknowledged the impact of her words and stated she has since grown and learned from her mistakes.

The season continues to unfold with new islanders arriving and alliances shifting, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. “Love Island USA” is available to stream on Peacock, with new episodes airing Thursdays to Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET, starting June 9th.

*Reporting contributed by KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY.*

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