Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales have officially won Love Island USA Season 7, taking home the grand prize and leaving fans emotional with their powerful connection.
The final episode aired on Sunday, July 13, and wrapped up the summer-long reality series. Hosted by Ariana Madix, the finale revealed the top four couples based on viewer votes. Amaya and Bryan came in first place, followed by Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen in second. Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley finished third, while Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez placed fourth.
The winning moment came with a twist. Bryan let Amaya choose one of two envelopes that would decide who gets the $100,000 prize. Amaya opened the envelope with $0. Bryan got the winning one—but he chose to split the money evenly with Amaya, sealing their victory with generosity and love.
To celebrate, Amaya jumped around in excitement—what the host called getting the “zoomies.” The cast then joined in and jumped into the pool, ending the summer adventure in Fiji with joy.
Amaya, 25, shared her feelings after the win. She spoke directly to those who feel misunderstood, saying that everyone deserves to be loved for who they truly are. “I feel like I’m flying,” she said. “To feel seen and for people to understand our bond is amazing. This ride was wild, but I’d do it again to find him.”
Bryan, 28, joined the villa during Casa Amor and first paired with Andreina Santos. Meeting Amaya changed everything for him. “It’s hard to describe,” he said. “She turned my experience around completely. I’d do this a hundred more times to meet her.”
Second-place couple Nic and Olandria also praised the winners. Nic said Amaya was the kindest and most genuine person he had met and believed she deserved the win. “She was misunderstood by many,” he said, “but Bryan really saw who she was. Their connection is real, and they earned this.”
Olandria agreed with Nic and shared warm wishes with the winning couple.
During her final speech, Amaya called Bryan her “Prince Charming.” She reflected on the journey that led her to him, saying her path was difficult at times. But in the end, every moment brought her closer to someone who truly understands and loves her.
“You make me believe in fairytales,” she told Bryan. “You embrace my emotions and make me feel whole.”
Bryan responded with equal warmth, calling Amaya his peace. “You said I was the water to your fire,” he said, “but you are the calm in my storm. We’re two misunderstood people who finally found each other.”
Meanwhile, third-place finishers Huda and Chris made Love Island history by choosing to split up before the finale. Though no longer a couple, they shared heartfelt words during their final speeches. Huda, a 24-year-old mom, said she was proud of the growth they both experienced.
Chris praised her for being brave and entering the show as a mother. “Your daughter is lucky to have you,” he said. “You did this for you, and you should be proud.”
Just before the finale, Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe were the last couple sent home. Although their relationship didn’t blossom in the same way, Chelley said she was happy they got to leave together and appreciated the friends they made along the way.
The new champions, Amaya and Bryan, follow in the footsteps of last season’s winners, Serena Page and Kordell Beckham. That couple is still going strong after claiming the prize last year. Before the current season started, Kordell offered advice to future Islanders: “Just be yourself. Don’t try to impress anyone. The right people will like you for who you are.”
Amaya and Bryan’s journey on Love Island USA proved that being authentic and open can lead to real love—and a $100,000 reward.
