Fans ofLove Island USAflocked to social media to confirm whether rumors about a breakup between a fan-favorite couple were true, especially in light of the confirmed breakup ofLove Island USAseason 6coupleJaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez.
While audiences wait for theLove Island USAseason 7reunion, many of the storylines from the show are still playing out on social media, includingthe relationship status of winners Amaya “Papaya” Espinal and Bryan Arenales. Amaya emerged as the show’s “people’s princess” after enduring rough treatment from several of the male Islanders.
Amaya’s win capped off a chaotic season that many felt wasn’t as interesting as previous seasons. Now she’s fending off breakup rumors.
AsBetchesreported, rumors recently began to circulate that Bryan may have cheated on Amaya, leading to a breakup ahead of the reunion. But according to an interview Bryan gave toUs Weekly,he and Amaya are doing just fine in a post-villa world. “We care deeply about each other and we don’t want to rush things,” he said, adding that they are “taking steps” to becoming boyfriend and girlfriend.
“[Amaya and I] are exclusive and taking steps to [be boyfriend and girlfriend]. We care deeply about each other and we don’t want to rush things. … We got the love that we got [from fans] because we’re letting things happen naturally instead of doing stuff for the public eye, and we’re gonna continue doing that.”
What Rumors About Amaya & Bryan Breaking Up Mean
Love Island USAis all about finding love in an extreme environment: in a villa in Fiji, isolated from friends and family, and completely cut off from the outside world.Their love connections are truly put to the test after the Islanders leavethe villa.
InAmaya and Bryan’s case,their chemistry bubbled on screen during their time onLove Island USA, and fans began rooting for their love story.
Now that Amaya and Bryan are back in the real world,fans are wondering if their connection is strong enough to stand the test of time—and fend off cheating rumors. Amaya and Bryan have shared videos together on social media, hoping to squash the rumors, but they won’t be able to hide at the reunion.
Our Take On The Rumors About Bryan & Amaya
Fans Are Rooting For Amaya & Bryan
Since there were so few connections duringLove Island USAseason 7 that felt genuine,fans are emotionally connected to Amaya and Bryan’s journey. Amaya refused to change herself, or make herself smaller, to be accepted by the other men in the villa. She continued to shine brightly, and Bryan was attracted to her light, never asking her to turn it down.
It’s a love story that many can relate to, and it inspired hope in fans who may have seen a bit of themselves in Amaya’s genuine, off-kilter personality. That’s whythe stakes are high for Amaya and Bryan to make it work, and prove that their love can conquer all.
The upcomingLove Island USAseason 7 reunion will be a chance for the recent Islanders to reflect on their time in the villa and to provide fans with relationship updates.
TheLove Island USAseason 7 reunion will stream Monday, August 25 at 9 p.m. EDT on Peacock.
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Love Island is the American adaptation of the British reality dating competition. Hosted in a luxurious villa, ten singles aim to form couples over several weeks. Throughout the process, they face public votes and potential elimination, while new islanders join to challenge existing relationships.
