Love Island USA's production is once again under fire for allegedly going too far, with viewers accusing the show of controlling the plot instead of allowing feelings to develop naturally. Originals Olandria and Nic were eliminated in the high-stakes Casa Amor recoupling, but an unexpected turn of events had viewers wondering if their expulsion was ever real.
Both were discarded in back-to-back ceremonies on the June 24 show because Zak picked Amaya over Olandria, and Clarke picked Taylor over Nic. However, Olandria pulled up in a black SUV and urged Nic to get inside as he was leaving the site. Although there has been no official announcement regarding their return, the dramatic intervention, which ends on a cliffhanger, strongly suggests that a significant narrative twist is being planned by the producers.
Fans immediately expressed their displeasure, claiming that the production was fabricating drama instead of allowing genuine ties to flourish. Many people think that the SUV scene wasn't impromptu but rather a blatant teaser intended to extend the plot and keep Nicolandria high in the ratings.
An admirer of Love Island USA posted,
"Is this mission impossible now ? Don’t get me wrong I am nicolandrian but production is doing to much … this has turn into too many twist and turns. They gonna make Cierra hate her friend so much … idk if I want her with Nic honestly he moved very slimy"
Another fan shared,
"I’m dead*ss not bouta keep watching this show if production did all this just for Nic and Cierra and Taylor and olandria to end up back together. Olandria dead*ss owes it to herself to EXPLORE something with her a Nic. This ain’t about Cierra rn boo #loveislandusa"
"I don’t know what production is doing but this is actually so messed up #LoveIslandUSA," a tweet read.
More fans of Love Island USA shared their views on the possibility of Nic and Olandria returning to the villa.
A comment read,
"You seen them cyber bullying PSAs in the episode. The ppl wasn’t letting Olandria go quietly and as crazy as that is, production knew that too. They had to put out the smoke before the fire could start #LoveIslandUSA"
"Production keeps forcing things and that’s why the season continues to fall flat. Nic could be into it but Olandria wants Taylor, who’s not even interested in her. If they come back this couple is going nowhere and they’ll end up back with their OGs. #LoveIslandUSA," an X user wrote.
Nic and Olandria might return to the villa after their elimination in Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 20
The recoupling takes a drastic turn in Love Island USA Season 7 Episode 20, when Olandria and Nic are left without partners. Back in the main villa, Clarke picked Taylor over Nic, while Zak picked Amaya, leaving Olandria to pack her suitcase. Standard procedure called for the elimination of both originals, but the twist came in the last moments of the episode when a black SUV showed up. Viewers questioned whether their exits were sincere as Olandria swept Nic into the car.
Although their reappearance has not been formally announced, the vignette strongly implies that a shocking turn of events is about to occur. Olandria's dramatic SUV arrival appears more like a prelude to a surprise return than a farewell, possibly to test other relationships or establish a secret villa dynamic.
You can binge all the episodes of Love Island USA Season 7 on Peacock.