To say Love Island USA fans are highly anticipating the Season 6 reunion would be an understatement. While the season just ended a few weeks ago, there’s already been enough off-screen drama to fill a separate reality show. So far, it’s played out on social media and over podcast appearances. This includes feuds, new connections, and even a few potential breakups.
While some contestants may overshare on social media and in interviews, others have played it very coy. Likewise, there’s been a lot of back and forth, he said/she said, and confusion. With all of the cast in one room, the reunion will give contestants the chance to air a lot of grievances. Season 6 winner Serena Page said it best. She’s interested to see if those making shady comments will change their tunes, or say it will their chest.
This cast is so chaotic, there’s about a million unresolved feuds, rumors, and new mysteries every day. Here are the most pressing questions fans want answered at the reunion. Thankfully, they don’t have to wait too long, because the episode airs on Monday, August 19, streaming on Peacock.
What’s going on with Kaylor and Aaron?
Maybe I should rephrase that: what the fawwwk, Aaron Evans and Kaylor Martin? These two appeared solid until Casa Amor, where Kaylor spent days crying while Aaron romanced Daniela Ortiz Rivera. While they’re the type of couple that would normally skate through to the finals, Aaron’s antics landed them in fifth place. Kaylor’s mom even dragged him on Facebook!
Since they left the show, Kaylor expressed her doubts in multiple podcast interviews. Especially after she watched the Casa episodes. At the same time, she also reiterated how he is her best friend, and that she can’t overlook her feeling for him. Fans noticed her briefly unfollow him on social media. However, he also sent her flowers, and a note that included the phrase “elephant juice” (Love Island code for “I love you”). There’s been breakup speculation, but she gave him so many chances before, so viewers weren’t certain where they stand.
Since they’ve been in New York to tape the reunion, Kaylor’s mostly hung out with the girls. Especially her bestie Olivia Walker, who publicly rooted for Kaylor to dump Aaron. Kaylor’s reunion look also seemed to channel host Ariana Madix’s famous revenge dresses. Adding fuel to the fire, she told a crowd member that things were “not ok” with Aaron. Also, there were rumors the reunion taping started late because Kaylor and Aaron wouldn’t stop fighting.
Aaron might be in quite a bit of hot water this reunion. He also got a lot of flack for comments he made about Serena on a podcast. Comparing Serena’s post-Casa actions to Kaylor’s, the Traitors winner was accused of microaggressions. Notably, Kaylor and Serena are also hanging out quite a bit.
Why did Kendall and Nicole apparently fizzle out so fast?
A recurring joke in Love Island discussions is that certain couples will break up on the plane ride home. In the case of Kendall Washington and Nicole Jacky, it seems like this literally happened.
The tension was present already in the finale. When Kendall said I love you, Nicole didn’t say it back. While she eventually said she was falling for him, some wondered if she just felt bad for not saying it earlier. Shortly before the finale, she broke down in tears about the men who hurt her before, indicating why she had a guard up. She was also very turned off by his behavior in Casa. And Kendall himself admitted that they were both frequently tested by new bombshells.
While Kendall didn’t outright confirm their split, he made some very telling comments on The Viall Files. One thing he kept reiterating was that Nicole had a more difficult time with the outside world’s comments and backlash. Nicole mostly stayed private after the finale, though she did eventually release an Instagram Story, where she echoed what Kendall said.
People are so curious about what happened, Ariana was even asked about it on Watch What Happens Live. Ariana maintained that they seemed to have something genuine in the villa. However, she added, “I don’t think that necessarily means they’re going to stay together.”
None of the couples posed together at the reunion photo call, and I wonder if that was intentional. However, the other three finalist couples posted a lot together on social media. While Kendall hung out with the rest of the cast, Nicole was nowhere to be seen. Before she appeared at the photo call, people weren’t sure if she’d even go to the reunion.
What’s next for the PPG after the Love Island USA Season 6 reunion?
Serena, Leah Kateb, and JaNa Craig, aka the PPG, are unquestionably the breakout stars of Love Island USA. Not just of Season 6, but of the whole show so far. For instance, Leah is nearing three million followers on Instagram, surpassing even Ariana. That’s similar to the following that Love Island USA Aftersun host Maura Higgins had when she first appeared on the UK series. Serena and JaNa, who also have over a million followers, recently signed with Gersh for representation. The BFF’s quotes went so viral, major celebrities like Kerry Washington and SZA lip sync to them on TikTok. And they did a whole post-show press tour.
Given their popularity, the PPG keep teasing that they have things in the works. While some suggested a podcast, the girls frequently said they’d rather have their own reality show. If there was ever a good time to announce a major new project, it would be at the reunion.
It’ll also be interesting to see the dynamics between the PPG and the rest of the cast at the reunion. Fans already accused a few cast members of jealousy. As Serena referenced in interviews, there’s been a lot of shady comments. And Ariana herself knows from experience how jealous and defensive people can get of a co-star’s popularity.
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