The latest episode of Love Island USA Season 7 has ignited a firestorm of controversy on social media.
Fans are accusing producers of manipulating voting results after fan-favorites Hannah Fields and Jeremiah Brown were unexpectedly eliminated from the villa.
According to Deadline, Love Island USA Season 7 hit another milestone, reaching 1 billion minutes viewed across nine episodes last week.
However, the show’s success is now overshadowed by allegations of rigged voting that have dominated online discourse.
The Controversial Dumping That Sparked Outrage
The June 22 episode revealed devastating results that left six Islanders vulnerable after America’s vote.
According to Deadline, Jeremiah Brown, José “Pepe” García, and Austin Shepard were the boys with the fewest votes.
Meanwhile, Iris Kendall, Hannah Fields, and Amaya Espinal were the girls with the fewest votes.
When fellow Islanders were tasked with choosing who to eliminate, they made the shocking decision to dump both Hannah and Jeremiah from the villa.
Screen Rant reports that fans immediately took to social media to express their disbelief.
Comments like “Production rigged this vote because no way that many people voted for Huda” flooded Twitter and Reddit.
Another viewer wrote, “Huda safe but Jeremiah not? Taylor too? Yeah that s*** was rigged.”
The controversy centers around the fact that Huda Mustafa somehow survived the public vote.
She’s widely considered the season’s most disliked Islander due to her toxic relationship dynamics and dramatic outbursts nicknamed “Hurricane Huda.”
More popular contestants were eliminated while she remained in the villa.
Hannah’s Shocking Exit and Ace’s “Presidential” Role
NBC Insider reports that Hannah was completely blindsided by her elimination.
“I was not expecting that at all,” Hannah revealed on the Chicks in the Office podcast.
She added that Pepe had been assuring her she’d be safe because “everyone loves you.”
The medical student from Arizona had been building a strong connection with Pepe after her previous partner Charlie was eliminated.
This made her dumping particularly puzzling to viewers.
In a revealing interview, Hannah disclosed that one Islander seemed to be orchestrating villa dynamics.
NBC Insider quotes Hannah saying, “Ace definitely was like the president of the villa. He was always ordering the boys to do things.”
She continued, “He’d be like, ‘Go tell Chelley that she got a text.’ I thought it was funny.”
“It was odd because they were just like, ‘Yes, master.'”
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The Ace Greene Controversy: Master Manipulator or Strategic Player?
Ace Greene has emerged as the central figure in the voting controversy.
Many fans believe he orchestrated Jeremiah’s elimination.
According to Deadline, social media users have been sharing their reactions.
They’re blaming Ace for being jealous of Jeremiah and viewing him as his most significant threat in the game.
One viewer commented, “Ace is an issue. He can’t commit and all he does is drag others down.”
They added, “I can’t stand watching him. He thinks he is so clear headed when in actuality this isn’t the show for him.”
The controversy deepened when Screen Rant reported that Ace and Chelley Bissainthe gave hypocritical reasons for voting.
They are now the strongest couple in the villa.
Ace criticized Jeremiah for going “all-in” on relationships.
This was despite doing the exact same thing with Chelley after initially refusing to couple with her on day one.
Social Media Erupts: Fans Demand Accountability
The voting controversy has sparked intense reactions across social media platforms.
According to The Express Tribune, fans have been calling for Ace’s exit from the show.
One user wrote “Chelley and Ace can couple up and leave.”
This references speculation that the two may have had a connection prior to the show.
Rumors have even circulated that the pair might be secretly married.
However, these claims remain unverified.
Production rigged this vote because no way that many people voted for Huda #LoveIslandUSA
— Love Island Fan (@LIFan2025) June 23, 2025
The backlash became so intense that Peacock was forced to issue a warning to viewers.
Deadline reports that during Episode 20, the show displayed a message.
It read: “The keyword in Love Island is… LOVE. We love our fans. We love our Islanders. We don’t love cyberbullying, harassment or hate.”
Voting Process Under Scrutiny
NBC Insider explains that Love Island USA voting typically opens within an hour or two after each episode.
Episodes drop on Peacock at 9 p.m. ET.
Viewers can vote through the official Love Island USA app.
The app is free to download via the Apple Store and Google Play Store.
The voting window typically lasts 2.5 hours, closing at 12:30 a.m. ET.
However, Collider reports that the producer involvement this season has been “incredibly obvious.”
The show relies heavily on fan votes that seem to mysteriously favor drama-creating contestants.
These contestants are favored over those forming genuine connections.
The article suggests producers are deliberately keeping controversial figures like Huda in the villa.
They do this because “they know that Huda makes headlines.”
Producers want to “get rid of the ‘boring’ contestants.”
The Bigger Picture: Is Season 7 the Worst Yet?
According to Collider, Love Island USA Season 7 is “turning into the worst yet.”
Critics point to overt producer manipulation.
They also highlight contestants who seem more interested in fame than forming genuine connections.
The article notes that unlike Season 6, which produced multiple successful couples, this season is different.
“This season there isn’t one solid couple” that fans can root for.
Wikipedia reports that despite strong viewership, critical and audience reception has been mixed.
Some critics describe it as “turning into the worst yet.”
They cite overt producer involvement in villa dumpings and recouplings.
This has led to suspicions of rigged fan votes.
The goal seems to be keeping “drama-delivering” contestants over those forming genuine connections.
“The voting system on #LoveIslandUSA needs a complete overhaul. When fan favorites are consistently eliminated while controversial figures remain, it undermines the entire premise of viewer participation. The show risks losing credibility if producers continue to manipulate outcomes for drama. #RealityTV #MediaEthics”
Media Analyst on LinkedIn
Looking Ahead: Casa Amor and Beyond
Despite the controversy, the show continues to break viewership records.
According to Deadline, the June 23 episode has been the most-watched season-to-date.
This episode followed the controversial dumping and marked the beginning of Casa Amor.
Peacock notes that 39% of Love Island USA viewers are new to the series this season.
As the show moves into its Casa Amor phase, new rules are in place.
All original Islanders must couple up with bombshells.
Questions remain about the show’s future direction.
Will producers address the voting controversy or continue with business as usual?
Marie Claire reports that voting for the next major decision opens tonight at 10 p.m. ET.
This gives viewers another chance to make their voices heard.
That’s assuming the results accurately reflect their choices.
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The controversy surrounding Hannah and Jeremiah’s elimination has exposed deeper issues within Love Island USA Season 7.
From questions about producer interference to concerns about the authenticity of contestant relationships, the show faces mounting criticism.
As Variety quoted Jeremiah saying after his exit, “They’re telling me to explore everything. I’m now exploring everything, and it still wasn’t enough.”
Whether the show can recover from this controversy and deliver the authentic love stories viewers crave remains to be seen.
