Since making its grand debut in the summer of 2019, Love Island USA has become one of the biggest hits of reality TV. Love Island USA Season 7 not only made the show Peacock’s most-watched original series ever, but it was also one of the most-talked-about topics of the summer across social media channels. From TikTok to X (formerly Twitter), people had plenty to say about islanders and their romances, a fascination that continues to linger.

Speaking of lingering fascination, because the romance on the competition show is what intrigues viewers the most, it’s natural for fans to want to know whether the chemistry they saw play out on TV was real and able to sustain away from the cameras. After doing some digging, it’s become evident that most of the pairings have split up post-villa. However, a few pairings have managed to stay happily in love, one of which is even engaged to be married. So who are they? Let’s jump into it.

Hannah Wright and Marco Donatelli

‘Love Island USA’ Season 5

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Although the roller-coaster dynamics between Kassy and Leo, and Kay Kay and Keenan, arguably created the most drama and must-watch moments of season 5, neither pair was able to win over enough fans completely. That honor belonged to Hannah and Marco. The chemistry between the two was instantaneous upon meeting, and they never really wavered toward other islanders. Even when Marco’s ex, who is also ironically named Hannah, appeared, the couple remained strong and carried their romance and winnings off camera.

Fast-forward to the present, and the two are engaged and set to be married. According to the Nashville Bride Guide, Hannah and Marco are planning for an October 2026 wedding.

Taylor Smith and Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen

‘Love Island USA’ Season 5

Taylor and Bergie toasting in Love Island USA season 5 Peacock

Bergie’s kind-hearted demeanor made him a fan favorite during his season and popular among his fellow islanders. Unfortunately, being Mr. Congeniality didn’t exactly translate into him finding love. That is, until Taylor walked onto the island as a bombshell. She was immediately smitten with him, and he was ecstatic to finally find someone who was just into him. Although there was a pocket of fans who didn’t quite buy into their romance, they’ve managed to shift that perspective over time.

A quick look at Bergie’s Instagram, and it looks like the two are still deeply in love. Although it doesn’t appear they’re engaged yet, they do spend a lot of time together and celebrated their two-year anniversary in August 2025.

Serena Page and Kordell Beckham

‘Love Island USA’ Season 6

Kordell and Serena smiling in Love Island USA season 6 Peacock

Many loyal Love Island fans place Serena and Kordell as the queen and king of the franchise. Their storied journey of love on TV is one for the books, and it started on shaky ground. Despite the fact that they were both wearing neon green outfits on day one of their season and they coupled together, Serena didn’t look to be that into Kordell. Her feelings didn’t become apparent to viewers until Casa Amor, but by then, a recoupling occurred, and an epic showdown between the pair went down at the dock, which is still arguably the most iconic moment in Love Island USA history.

Thankfully, Serena and Kordell managed to find their way back to each other after that dock scene and have been a picture of love ever since. They’re still together, and on Love Island: Beyond the Villa, Serena even talked about her desire to one day marry Kordell.

Leah Kateb and Miguel Harichi

‘Love Island USA’ Season 6

Miguel and Leah smiling in Love Island USA season 6 Peacock

Season 6 of the series also found a star in Leah. She won over the audience with her authenticity, vulnerability, and hot-take commentary. As far as her romantic journey, early on in the season, it looked like it would begin and end with snake wrangler, Rob Rausch. However, that proved not to be the case, as he essentially parted ways with her for someone else. For a while after that, she was left in limbo, largely until Miguel entered the villa. He made many of the girls swoon, but it was Leah whom he fell for.

Again, on Love Island: Beyond the Villa, the couple was shown to be madly in love and in talks of officially moving in with each other. Well, according to Leah’s Instagram post on November 22, 2025, the two officially live together, having purchased a home.

Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe

‘Love Island USA’ Season 7

Olandria and Nic smiling in Love Island USA season 7 Peacock

Olandria and Nic becoming a couple shocked many people in the Love Island USA audience. Olandria started season 7 fully invested in Taylor Williams, and Nic was keeping it hot and steamy with Cierra Ortega. However, once Olandria and Nic were dumped from the island and then saved, Taylor was finally honest about his lack of romantic feelings for Olandria, and Cierra was removed from the show, paving the way for “Nicolandria.”

After Olandria and Nic finally paired for the second time, they had a mound of support among fans. So much so, they were propelled to finishing in second place in their season. After the cameras went down, the two have managed to continue in their courtship and still seem to be dating, although they aren’t as vocal about their romance on social media.

Clarke Carraway and Taylor Williams

‘Love Island USA’ Season 7

Clarke and Taylor with suitcases in Love Island USA season 7 Peacock

Sadly, despite the fact that Clarke and Taylor look good together and were technically the first duo on season 7 to close off, they weren’t a popular couple due to Taylor’s failed romance with Olandria. Many viewers felt he led Olandria on and was too quick to cozy up to Clarke. However, Clarke and Taylor have remained in their love bubble, regardless of any negativity from naysayers, which is nice to see.

As of October 21, 2025, Clarke and Taylor made things official. In a touching Instagram post on Taylor’s page, you can see Taylor (on crutches) asking Clare to be his girlfriend, and her happily saying, “yes.”

Iris Kendall and TJ Palma

‘Love Island USA’ Season 7

TJ and Iris walking in Love Island USA season 7 Peacock

You’re reading this correctly. Although Iris was a finalist with Pepe Garcia Gonzalez, in the present, she’s coupled up with TJ. Taking this all back, when Iris first walked into season 7 as a bombshell, she paired up with Jeremiah Brown. However, the two quickly realized they’re better as friends, and she then caught the eye of TJ. Iris and TJ looked to be quite happy, only for TJ to be sadly dumped, which gave way to her coupling up with Pepe.

While all the particulars of what caused Iris and Pepe to break up have been kept largely under wraps, they did end things outside the villa, and she “rebounded” with TJ. Taking a look at Iris and TJ’s Instagram accounts, they’re presently happily intertwined.

Chelley Bissainthe and Ace Greene

‘Love Island USA’ Season 7

Chelley and Ace in Love Island USA season 7 Peacock

When viewers saw Chelley and Ace meet in the Season 7 premiere, the duo made it known that they actually met prior to the experience outside of a club in New York, but didn’t know each other. Their meeting again by chance felt like kismet. However, it took them a while to finally land the plane and get together. But once they did, they were clearly head over heels for each other. Despite them being cut right before the final, many viewers feel the “Chellace” love story was the most profound one of the season.

Fast-forward to the present, and they are still winning over fans. They had some entertaining joint Halloween posts on Instagram, have been fawning over each other across various social media platforms, and they have also made things official and are in a relationship.


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Love Island USA


Release Date

July 9, 2019

Network

CBS, Peacock

Directors

Ryan ‘Reinhardt’ Vermeulen, Paul Newton, Marty Denholm

Franchise(s)

Love Island


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    Iain Stirling

    Self – Narrator

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    Arielle Vandenberg

    Self – Host

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