The switch from an off-guard island full of hotties to an inbox full of DMs must be the most disorienting experience for a Love Island USA cast member. Leading up to the reunion on August 25, all the couples who left the Villa together were seemingly going strong — until they weren’t. Two couples are already facing rumors of a breakup, thanks to the most incriminating detective work yet: their Instagram following list.
Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales
Status at the reunion: Still together
Post-reunion status: Unfollowed
The internet has a lot to say about what Bryan was doing in the club once he got out of the villa, with several people accusing him of cheating. He said he had a “lapse” of judgment — the lapse being pouring shots and having a good time with fellow Islander Chris. He stated that he did not cheat on Amaya at that time, and Chris backed him up on that. As for how Amaya felt about the whole situation, she said she’s not the type of woman who would be with someone who doesn’t respect her. She explains, “So, if I’m still with him, it’s clearly because the relationship dynamic is healthy and great.” Well, we might need a follow-up on that …
An Instagram following list can, unfortunately, tell you a lot about a relationship. Early on August 25, the day of the reunion premiere, fans noticed that Amaya and Bryan had seemingly unfollowed each other, which can mean a breakup post is imminent. But they’re not the only couple in hot water (and not the luxurious vacation kind)…
Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia
Status at the reunion: Exclusive
Post-reunion status: Unfollowed
You know it’s bad when your little sister unfollows him. On August 24, the day before the reunion, Iris and Pepe both unfollowed each other. Which could mean nothing… unless Iris posts a picture of a sunset to Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs.” And all of Iris’s friends and her sister allegedly unfollowed him as well. TJ, come get your Iris.
Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe
Status at the reunion: Dating, not exclusive
Post-reunion status: Going strong
Right out of the Villa, Nicolandria told Vulture they’re progressing their relationship “day by day.” But since then, they’ve sold out make-up launches, starred in commercials, traveled to Greece, and played games with Jimmy Fallon. So it’s safe to say they’re two peas in a pod right now.
Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe
Status at the reunion: Still exclusive
Post-reunion status: Dating but not boyfriend/girlfriend
As for life outside the Villa, Chelley is “happily in love” with Ace, but she’s not his girlfriend — yet. She’s waiting for him to drop the question in a big way. “I’m not fully in a relationship yet because I’m like, ‘Look [Ace], you told me you want to be exclusive, I said, Yes. But until you ask, Will you be my girlfriend? I am not your girlfriend, okay?’ And if anyone knows anything about Ace, he’s going to do it in the most romantic, grandest gesture ever. So I’m excited for that because he knows I’m extra too,” Chelley told Teen Vogue on August 21. Your move, Ace!
Taylor Williams and Clarke Carraway
Status at the reunion: Still together
Post-reunion status: Still picks Clarke
He picks Clarke, what else can the man say!
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