Love Island USA season 7 eliminates fan-favorite couple before finale
The penultimate episode of Love Island USA season 7 delivered a major twist, as fan-favorite couple Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe were eliminated ahead of the finale.
The emotional episode, which aired on Peacock, saw the final five couples receive surprise visits from family and friends, followed by one last elimination before the grand finale.
Throughout season 7, viewers watched as bonds shifted and new connections formed. With five couples still in the villa, fans speculated whether producers might break tradition. However, only four couples will compete for the $100,000 prize.
Ace and Chelley, who originally entered the villa as singles but later reconnected, were sent home after receiving the fewest public votes. Their elimination shocked viewers, as the pair had recently solidified their bond and were seen as frontrunners.
Before the elimination, the Islanders spent time with their loved ones during heartfelt reunions. Families shared their thoughts on the relationships and offered support for their journeys. The cast also gathered for a Thanksgiving-style dinner, reflecting on their highs and lows in the villa — only to be hit with the surprise announcement that one couple would be leaving.
ACE AND CHELLEY?????? Yall America WTFFFFF pic.twitter.com/sqefofNQym
— BCudi (@BCudi_) July 12, 2025
Iris & Pepe still in my damn villa …..but Chelley and Ace are gone ? Love Island USA is officially the UK version now . #LoveIslandUSA pic.twitter.com/bejtOX0m8s
— Naomi ★ (@saintsssnaomi) July 12, 2025
Am i wrong for saying production should’ve never let Ace and Chelley leave? They have officially changed the trajectory of their show for the future. I’m a Nicolandria stan from day 1 and even i think Chellace should’ve won. No other couple is strong like them #loveislandUSA pic.twitter.com/hkFOEpnD5k
— shawtywop (@florinabay) July 12, 2025
WE LOVE YOU ACE AND CHELLEY IT WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE LIKE THIS I HOPE YOU GUYS COME HOME AND KNOW THAT THE LOVE IS MUCH MORE STRONGER THAN THE HATE SEASON 7 DID NOT DESERVE YOU GUYSS WE LOVEE YOUU GUYSSS FOREVER ♠️🍒 pic.twitter.com/z5IOQgVvUr
— ᴅᴇss ༯ #VOTEFORCHELLACE (@ItsDessAgain) July 12, 2025
With Ace and Chelley gone, the final four couples vying for the prize are Iris Kendall & Pepe Garcia, Huda Mustafa & Chris Seeley, Olandria Carthen & Nic Vansteenberghe, and Amaya Espinal & Bryan Arenales.
The Love Island USA season 7 finale will air Sunday, July 13, at 9 p.m. EDT exclusively on Peacock, where one couple will walk away with the cash prize and — hopefully — lasting love.