Who went home on Love Island USA? America's vote sends OG islander packing
Who went home on Love Island USA? America's vote sends OG islander packing
Madison Scott, New York Connect TeamTue, June 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM UTC
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The results of the first 'Love Island USA' Season 8 viewer votes were revealed during Episode 9 on Friday, which shook up the villa and left one islander packing.
Last week, viewers were tasked with deciding who they wanted the new "bombshells," Sol, Jennifer and Caleb, to couple up with. Here's how America voted:
Sol was coupled up with Sincere
Jennifer was coupled up with Gabriel
Caleb was coupled up with Kenzie
This vote left Melanie, Beatriz and Corbin single, but only one of them was sent home.
Here is what to know about the second islander dumped from the villa and what is in store for this week of 'Love Island USA'.
Which islander was dumped from 'Love Island USA?'
Beatriz Hatz was dumped from the Island on "Love Island USA" Season 8.
Beatriz Hatz, the Paralympic medalist, was dumped from the 'Love Island USA' villa on Friday during Episode 9.
Following the vote results, which left Beatriz, Melanie and Corbin single, 'Love Island USA' host Ariana Madix told Corbin he had a decision to make: which of the two single girls would he like to save and recouple with?
In an emotional end to Friday's episode, Corbin ultimately decided to recouple with Melanie, whom he had tried to pursue in a previous episode, which upset his then-couple partner, Kenzie. The villa was full of tears and hugs as the group said their goodbyes to Beatriz, an OG islander.
Will Corbin and Melanie continue to grow their connection? Or, will they try to find a way back to their former couples with Sincere and Kenzie?
Beatriz and Sean take on first Season 8 'Aftersun' episode
On Saturday, Sean and Beatriz, the first two dumped islanders, became the first two guests on 'Aftersun,' the official 'Love Island USA' talk show.
Hosts Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa sat down in the 'Aftersun' studio for the first episode of the season, where they showed behind-the-scenes clips of Sean and Beatriz getting their phones immediately after being dumped from the villa- a new, and well-received twist on 'Aftersun.'
After showing the clips and discussing the week's drama, the hosts then welcomed Beatriz and Sean to the stage to discuss their experiences on Season 8 of 'Love Island USA.'
The two were originally coupled up before "bombshell" Gabriel came in, and Beatriz was asked why she said that Sean having a child was possibly a red flag.
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She said she thinks Sean is a great guy and that if they formed a strong connection, his having a child wouldn't have made a difference, but she was taken aback by it when he first disclosed it.
"When I had first heard that you had a kid, I was like, damn, I didn't beat teen pregnancy just to be a step mom," Beatriz said during 'Aftersun.'
Miller and Pessoa fell back in their chairs laughing, while trying to cover their faces with their question cards.
"I love your honesty," Sean replied, laughing with a huge smile on his face.
Miller asked Beatriz and Sean which couples they think will "stand the test of time." Sean said he likes Kayda and Zach together, and Beatriz said she thinks the new couple, Sol and Sincere.
The next 'Aftersun' episode will air this Saturday, June 20.
Who are the current 'Love Island USA' Season 8 couples?
After Friday's recoupling, the Season 8 'Love Island USA' couples are:
Sol and Sincere (new couple per America's vote)
Jen and Gabriel (new couple per America's vote)
Kenzie and Caleb (new couple per America's vote)
Melanie and Corbin (new couple)
Aniya and KC
Kayda and Zach
Trinity and Bryce
Will there be a new 'Love Island USA' episode tonight?
Yes, there will be a new episode of 'Love Island USA' tonight, Tuesday, June 16, at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock.
'Love Island USA' episode schedule
Peacock has confirmed that Season 8 of 'Love Island' will air daily on Peacock, except on Wednesdays.
'Love Island's' weekly talk show, 'Aftersun,' will air on Peacock every Saturday and will feature behind-the-scenes clips, exclusive interviews with the islanders and more. The next 'Aftersun' episode will air on Saturday, June 20.
How to watch 'Love Island USA' Season 8
'Love Island USA' will stream exclusively on Peacock at 9 p.m. ET.
—Madison Scott is a New York Connect reporter, covering entertainment, breaking and consumer news, and trending topics with a focus on stories that matter to readers across New York State. She also has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@USATodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Who was dumped from Love Island USA? America's vote reshapes the villa
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