The highly anticipated finale of Love Island USA season 7 is just around the corner, and couples are expressing their feelings with plenty of affection as they prepare for the final episode. A teaser released on July 13 shows Nic Vansteenberghe sharing a passionate kiss with his partner Olandria Carthen, highlighting their rekindled romance after a tumultuous season.
At 24 years old, Nic and 27-year-old Olandria faced challenges during the season, particularly after experiencing the Casa Amor twist, which caused them both to be dumped from their respective partnerships. The two received a second chance to couple back up, much to the delight of fans who have eagerly followed their journey. Throughout the season, they were also seen navigating connections with other islanders, which led to Olandria’s former relationship with Taylor Williams coming to an end and Nic’s partner Cierra Ortega being removed from the villa over past comments that had resurfaced.
During an earlier episode, Olandria expressed her desire to explore their relationship more sincerely this time around, contemplating if they were meant to be together. “Was it supposed to be us all along?” she pondered aloud, illustrating the depth of their feelings and the pressure to make their connection work.
As they head into the finals, Nic and Olandria are competing alongside other couples, including Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley, and Iris Kendall with Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez. A cash prize of $100,000 will be awarded to the winning couple.
In a show of support, Olandria’s previous partner, Taylor, expressed hope for the couple’s future, stating that they deserve the chance to explore their connection fully. He expressed optimism, saying, “I hope they really find that they’re The One for each other,” recognizing the significance of their repeated partnerships throughout the season.
In a statement made prior to the finale, the show’s producers expressed gratitude to viewers and emphasized the importance of kindness and respect towards the islanders as they conclude their journey together on the show.
The Love Island USA season 7 finale is set to air on Peacock on July 13, at 9 p.m. ET, promising an exciting conclusion to a season filled with emotional highs and lows.