Leah Kateb has put an end to rumors surrounding a major “blowup” during the Love Island USA reunion, asserting that she is “done” after the special episode. Following the filming of the Season 6 reunion for Peacock’s dating reality series, speculation circulated on social media about a confrontation involving production and Kateb’s decision to step away from the show.
In response to a content creator’s commentary on the reunion drama, Kateb stated on TikTok, “No ‘blow up’ happened at the reunion. Y’all make anything and everything up.” She went on to express her exhaustion, both mentally and physically, from the experience, declaring, “I told them I am DONE after the reunion.”
In a subsequent post, Kateb emphasized her intent to move on, saying, “That’s all they were getting from me. Respectfully. Everything else I just can’t and they don’t even deserve me. Period moving on.”
Love Island USA Season 6 has proven to be a significant success for Peacock, with its viewership doubling. The rise to fame for former islanders has raised questions about the aftercare provided to reality TV participants post-show.
The casting team for the latest season has issued a statement addressing the issue of cyberbullying and advocating for kindness. They emphasized the importance of creating a supportive environment, stating, “Cyberbullying is a real issue that can deeply affect our participants. Let’s create a positive atmosphere where everyone feels safe and valued.”
Kateb has emerged as the standout participant from Season 6, amassing over 3 million followers on Instagram during her run on the show.