In a dramatic turn on “Love Island USA” Season 7, Jalen Brown was eliminated during a surprise recoupling on June 17, just days after Charlie Georgiou’s departure from the villa. The recoupling returned host Ariana Madix to the scene, allowing the islanders to select their partners but also requiring them to vote on which contestant should be sent home.
Brown, a 27-year-old from Sparta, Georgia, had entered the villa during episode 9 and made a connection with Olandria Carthen. However, during the recoupling on June 17, Carthen chose to reconnect with her previous partner, Taylor Williams, leaving Brown and fellow contestant Huda Mustafa in a vulnerable position. Ultimately, Brown was eliminated after an 8-4 vote from the other islanders.
Huda Mustafa, who faced elimination after being left single due to Jeremiah Brown’s choice to couple up with bombshell Iris Kendall, managed to survive this round despite her precarious position.
Notable departures this season include Yulissa Escobar and Belle-A Walker, alongside the previous exits of Georgiou and Brown. Meanwhile, new couples have formed, including Olandria Carthen with Taylor Williams, and Jeremiah Brown with Iris Kendall, keeping the dynamics fresh in the villa.
In upcoming episodes, fans are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Casa Amor, which usually occurs halfway through the season, allowing for new islanders and added tension among the contestants.
For those tuned in, “Love Island USA” airs new episodes from Thursday to Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET, providing daily updates on the evolving relationships and drama in the villa. With the twists and turns of the love game, audiences can expect even more surprises as the season progresses.