The latest Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 6 featured a firepit ceremony where Islanders went through a recoupling ceremony. For that, male contestants had an advantage in choosing a female partner of their choice to pair up with.
The first recoupling ceremony featured various male participants choosing their partners. Among them, when it was Austin's turn, he went on to choose Chelley to be his partner.
Seeing how he paired with Chelley, some fans disagreed with them being a couple. Fans took to the social media platform X and shared their thoughts on Austin's choice. They didn't want to see Chelley paired with Austin and commented about the same.
"Chelley deserves so much more than freaking Austin #LoveIslandUSA" a fan commented about Chelley.
"I need new bombshells for Chelley, Olandria & Cierra, I need Belladasha to come back as a bombshell, I need Nic out, Ace can stay bc he's funny but he's on my s*it list, I need Austin out, idc for Jeremiah & Huda or Taylor #loveislandusa" a fan demanded Austin's elimination.
"Please bring in another bombshell that can save Chelley from Austin because I do NOT want him to risk her being voted off based off his IRL foolishness #loveislandusa" an X user commented about wanting new bombshells to save Chelley from pairing up with Austin.
"Please get Chelley away from Austin and with Ace like she belongs. Stop f*cking around & pissing me off #loveislandusa" a netizen wrote about wanting Chelley to pair up with Ace and not Austin.
"If Austin manages to sneak into the finale coupled up with Chelley I cannot vote for my good sis…#loveislandusa" a person wrote about the possibility of Chellley and Austin advancing to the show's finale as a couple.
"Also Ace not picking Chelley pmo sm likeee be so fr rn. Somebody free Chelley from the s*itty men in the villa and Austin and bring in a new bombshell for her #LoveIslandUsa #LoveIsland" one more fan demanded to have new bombshells in the villa.
"No cuz why I'm lowkey getting a buzz from Chelley and Austin…. #loveislandusa" an X user commented about a potential connection developing between Chelley and Austin.
Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 6: Austin chose Chelley during the first recoupling
During the first recoupling ceremony, when it was Austin's turn to choose his partner, he chose Chelley. The reason behind choosing her, Love Island USA star Austin shared:
"I would like to couple up with this girl because she's been so patient with me, and every time we talk, it just feels like we're getting deeper and deeper, and I totally could see myself on the outside with this woman."
She then joined Austin, and the host asked her about how she felt being with Austin. Love Island USA star responded that they were both "slow" to start and that they both knew how important it was to get to know each other.
Love Island USA star Chelley recalled the past few days and stated that her conversations with Austin have been "amazing."
"The chemistry is there," added Chelley.
Listening to her, Ariana Madix said it was "cute." However, fans of the reality show didn't agree with them. Fans shared their sentiments over Chelly partnering with Austin. While some fans shared their disappointment, the rest demanded Austin's elimination and new bombshells.
To know more about the latest recoupling ceremony featured on Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 6, fans can head to Peacock and stream the episode.