The fan-favorite couple who stole America's heart
In the most dramatic finale in Love Island USA history, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arevales were crowned the winners of Season 7. The couple, who connected early in the villa, overcame numerous challenges and recouplings to emerge victorious with 58% of the public vote.
Their emotional win was sealed with a passionate kiss as confetti rained down in the villa. Host Sarah Hyland presented them with the $100,000 check, which Bryan immediately offered to share with Amaya - a gesture that brought tears to her eyes and solidified their status as America's favorite couple.
25-year-old Amaya is a marketing executive from Miami. She entered the villa on Day 1 and quickly became a fan favorite with her authenticity and emotional intelligence.
28-year-old Bryan is a personal trainer and model from LA. He entered the villa on Day 3 and immediately set his sights on Amaya, pursuing her with his signature charm and sincerity.
Bryan enters the villa and immediately chooses Amaya during the recoupling
Their first kiss during a challenge goes viral on social media
Amaya briefly considers new arrival Pepe before reaffirming her commitment to Bryan
Amaya and Bryan win Season 7 with 58% of the final vote
The Season 7 finale broke records with 5.2 million live viewers, making it the most-watched episode in Love Island USA history.
As Sarah Hyland announced the winners, Bryan scooped Amaya into his arms before they shared an emotional kiss. When presented with the $100,000 check, Bryan immediately said, "We're splitting it, baby," cementing their status as fan favorites.
"This is the most genuine reaction we've ever seen from winners. You can see the real love between them."
Amaya and Bryan have moved into a luxury apartment in Miami Beach. They documented their house-hunting journey on Instagram, where they've gained over 1.2 million followers since leaving the villa.
"Living together has been amazing. We're learning each other's habits and building our life together."
Both have leveraged their Love Island fame into successful careers. Amaya launched a lifestyle brand while Bryan secured sponsorship deals with fitness companies and is working on a men's wellness app.
"We're focused on building our brands together while staying true to ourselves."
Amaya and Bryan confirmed they split the $100,000 prize and are using it as a down payment on their future home
Huda confronted Amaya about comments made after the show, leading to a heated exchange that went viral
The couple revealed they're in talks for their own reality series documenting their relationship journey
Special guest Andy Cohen surprised the islanders and announced a potential crossover with Housewives franchise
#AmayaAndBryan was trending for 12 hours after the finale, with over 850,000 tweets celebrating their win.
"They're the most genuine couple to ever win Love Island! That money split had me in tears! #RelationshipGoals"
Their first post as a couple received 1.2 million likes in 24 hours, breaking the Love Island record.
"Proof that real love can happen on reality TV! Never stop being you two!"