On the evening of June 22, 2025, the latest episode of "Love Island USA" Season 7 delivered a dramatic twist as two more islanders, Jeremiah Brown and Hannah Fields, were sent home. The elimination followed a public vote held on June 20, where viewers selected their favorite male and female contestants to remain in the villa and continue exploring their romantic connections. The results left six islanders vulnerable, with the ultimate decision on who to eliminate resting in the hands of the remaining contestants.
Among the women at risk were Hannah Fields, Iris Kendall, and Amaya Espinal, while the men facing elimination included Jeremiah Brown, Jose "Pepe" Garcia-Gonzalez, and Austin Shepard. Despite the public's initial vote, the final call to send Brown and Fields packing shocked both the contestants and viewers alike.
Hannah Fields had entered the season as a bombshell, quickly recoupling with Jose Garcia-Gonzalez after her initial connection with Charli Georgiou was cut short due to his earlier elimination. Jeremiah Brown, on the other hand, was part of the original cast and instantly formed a connection with fellow islander Huda Mustafa. Their relationship became a central focus of the season, marked by a tumultuous and often toxic atmosphere that unsettled the villa's dynamics.
Viewers witnessed the couple's ups and downs, culminating in a public vote that separated them by pairing bombshell Iris Kendall with Brown. Following this, Brown pursued a new connection with Andreina Santos, another bombshell who entered the villa during Episode 15. However, the men collectively decided to eliminate Brown, a move he believes was motivated by competition rather than genuine concerns about his behavior.
In an exclusive interview with Variety, Brown expressed his frustration over the reasons given by his male co-stars for voting him off. "They can say we don’t want him to recreate old habits, but I had already communicated to them multiple times that I’m doing it the right way now," he said. Brown emphasized that he was exploring connections slowly and respectfully, contrary to the accusations against him. "So when they said they didn’t want me to recreate old habits, that’s some bullsh-t. I couldn't buy that," he added.
Brown suspects jealousy played a significant role in the decision to send him home. "They saw a chance to get out their competition. It is a game at the end of the day. I know that they had an interest in the bombshell, and we were getting pretty close. It was honestly getting out a competitor," he explained.
Despite the men assuring Brown that the vote was not personal, he remained unconvinced. "When I vote, it’s all personal. I don’t care if you f-ck up a million times; if you’re my friend, then I’m keeping you. That’s just how I work," he said, contrasting his approach to the game with that of his co-stars.
Brown also discussed his tense relationship with Ace Greene, often viewed as a ringleader among the male contestants. "We had many great moments together, but we didn’t always see eye to eye. It could be intimidation. I don’t know," Brown reflected. He made it clear that he does not wish to maintain friendships with those who voted him off, including Nicolas Vansteenberghe and Taylor Williams. "Respectfully, I’m staying on my side. I wish them the best, but I’m good. I’m going to do my own thing," he stated.
Jeremiah’s connection with Huda Mustafa was a significant storyline throughout the season. From their first meeting at the bar, there was an undeniable spark, and they bonded over shared values, including emotional maturity and spirituality. However, their relationship eventually soured, turning toxic around "Pancake day" when Brown was publicly berated by Mustafa for not making a pancake. This moment marked a turning point, with Brown feeling hurt by her public criticism and questioning the sincerity of her feelings.
When Huda revealed she was a mother, Brown admitted he was caught off guard. "To be truthful about who I am, I’d have to say yes because I’ve never chosen to go after a single mom. The spark would have still been there, but it would have changed the dynamic," he said. Their relationship’s decline culminated in America’s vote to separate them, which Brown acknowledged confirmed his doubts about their connection’s solidity.
Meanwhile, a fan theory has emerged suggesting that Nic Vansteenberghe orchestrated Brown’s elimination to clear the path for himself to pursue Andreina Santos. Brown himself supported this hypothesis, noting that all the men chose Andreina to kiss during a recent challenge, and that Nic had expressed interest in her. "Once they saw us kissing, they were probably pissed, because Nic definitely told Cierra and me that he’s wanted to pursue that. He's interested in her," Brown revealed in an interview with E! News.
Nic reportedly said after Brown’s departure, "Now that Jeremiah’s gone, there’s less competition," lending credence to the theory. Despite his early exit, Brown remains hopeful about his future with Andreina. "If she walks out single, I’m for sure gonna hit her up," he teased.
As the season progresses, tensions remain high among the contestants, and the producers have taken steps to remind viewers to be kind and respectful. Ahead of the June 24 episode, an on-screen message read: "WE LOVE OUR FANS. WE LOVE OUR ISLANDERS, WE DON'T LOVE CYBERBULLYING, HARASSMENT, OR HATE." The official "Love Island" social media accounts have echoed this sentiment, urging fans to remember that the contestants are real people deserving of kindness.
Adding to the drama, the "Casa Amor" twist introduced 11 new bombshells to the villa, shaking up existing relationships. Two original islanders, Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen, were left single and reportedly told to leave the villa. However, fans speculated they might not be gone for good after a teaser clip showed them riding away together in a car, hinting at more twists to come.
Currently, the Season 7 cast includes a mix of original and new islanders, with couples such as Ace Greene and Courtney "Coco" Watson, Amaya Espinal and Zak Srakaew, Andreina Santos and Bryan Arenales, and Huda Mustafa and JD Dodard among others. The competition continues to heat up as the islanders navigate love, alliances, and eliminations in the tropical paradise.
With the public vote and contestant decisions shaping the villa’s dynamics, the season promises more surprises and emotional moments. Jeremiah Brown’s departure has left a mark, stirring conversations about strategy, sincerity, and the complex nature of relationships under the watchful eyes of millions.
