Love Island USA season 7 strongest couples ranked as Nic and Cierra lead the villa connections

As Love Island USA season 7 heats up, Nic and Cierra emerge as top contenders while other couples shift.

As Love Island USA season 7 unfolds, romantic turbulence continues to shake the villa, but a few couples are beginning to form meaningful connections. Despite early confidence in their relationship, Huda Mustafa and Jeremiah Brown have officially broken up, citing a toxic dynamic—leaving space for a new front-running couple to emerge.

To fill the gap left by Huda and Jeremiah’s split, Nic Vansteenberghe and Cierra Ortega have emerged as one of the strongest current pairings. Cierra, the first female bombshell of the season, had her sights set on Nic from the start—even though he was initially coupled with Belle-A Walker. After a tense lead-up to the first recoupling ceremony, Nic chose Cierra, sending Belle-A home. While Nic has engaged in occasional chats with other bombshells, his focus has clearly remained on Cierra. Their strong emotional and physical chemistry positions them as serious contenders for the grand prize, if they stay committed.

Another promising pair is Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe. The two recognized each other from their previous encounter in New York, though they never pursued romance until now. Chelley had eyes for Ace early on, but he initially chose to partner with Yulissa Escobar. After Yulissa’s departure, Ace explored a connection with bombshell Amaya Espinal before returning his attention to Chelley. Now officially together, Ace has been putting in noticeable effort—planning villa dates and showing genuine interest in deepening their bond.

With around four weeks remaining in the season, the competition is still wide open. The looming arrival of Casa Amor could test even the most solid connections. However, Nic and Cierra currently hold the strongest position, with their consistent bond and lack of major drama setting them apart. As Love Island USA continues, viewers will be watching to see which couples can survive the twists and temptations ahead.