Love Island USA Winners: Seasons 1-7 Guide
There’s something about winning Love Island USA that comes with a built-in question: did they make it? Seven seasons in, the answer is surprisingly mixed, with some couples like Zeta and Timmy splitting soon after the villa while others like Hannah and Marco got engaged in 2025.
Total seasons aired: 7 (2019–2025) ·
Prize per winning couple: $100,000 ·
Most recent winners (Season 7): Amaya Espinal & Bryan Arenales (2025) ·
Winning couples still together: 3 out of 7 (as of July 2025) ·
Richest islander (net worth estimate): Over $1 million
Quick Snapshot
- Amaya Espinal & Bryan Arenales won Season 7 and split the $100,000 prize (Peacock official blog)
- 5 out of 7 winning couples are still together (USA Network Insider)
- Exact net worth of the richest islander (estimates vary)
- Full details of Pepe and Iris breakup – only one side reported
- Future relationship status of current couples remains speculative
- 7 seasons aired between 2019 and 2025
- Winners announced every summer finale
- Prize amount unchanged at $100,000 across all seasons
- Season 8 expected summer 2026
- Possible reunion specials for past winners
- Continued brand deal and social media growth for islanders
Seven seasons, seven winning couples — but the real pattern is in the post-show split decisions. Here’s a quick reference of key facts.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| First winners | Elizabeth Weber & Zac Mirabelli (2019) |
| Most recent winners | Amaya Espinal & Bryan Arenales (2025) |
| Couples still together | 5 out of 7 (Season 1, 4, 5, 6, 7) |
| Largest net worth (rumored) | Zeta Morrison (~$1.5 million) |
| Prize money | $100,000 per season |
| Engagements from winning couples | 1 (Hannah Wright & Marco Donatelli, May 2025) |
Who Are the Winners of Love Island USA Season 7?
Meet Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales (2025 winners)
- Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales won Season 7 in July 2025 (Peacock official blog).
- They received $100,000 cash prize.
- Other finalists included Chris Seeley and Huda Mustafa, Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria.
How did they win the $100,000 prize?
The finale voting placed Amaya and Bryan at the top. Host Ariana Madix announced the winners live on July 13, 2025, during the Season 7 finale (Peacock official blog). The couple chose to split the money equally — a decision they confirmed in post-show interviews.
Amaya and Bryan walked away with $50,000 each instead of a single pot, signaling that the relationship was built on trust, not just prize ambition.
The pattern: Every Season 7 finalist saw a boost in social media followers and brand inquiries within 48 hours of the finale — typical for Love Island winners regardless of the money split.
Every Winner of Love Island USA Through the Years
Season winners from 2019 to 2025
- Season 1 (2019): Elizabeth Weber and Zac Mirabelli (USA Network Insider)
- Season 2 (2020): Caleb Corprew and Justine Ndiba (USA Network Insider)
- Season 3 (2021): Korey Gandy and Olivia Kaiser (USA Network Insider)
- Season 4 (2022): Zeta Morrison and Timmy Pandolfi (USA Network Insider)
- Season 5 (2023): Hannah Wright and Marco Donatelli (USA Network Insider)
- Season 6 (2024): Serena Page and Kordell Beckham (USA Network Insider)
- Season 7 (2025): Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales (Love Island Fandom)
Notable runner-up couples
Runner-ups from recent seasons also found fame: Season 6’s JaNa and Kenny still date (Cosmopolitan report). Season 7’s Chris and Huda broke up shortly after the finale.
Winning guarantees $100,000 and a title, but non-winning couples often secure more lucrative brand deals because they join the villa with less pressure to stay together.
Why this matters: The winners list shows that only 5 of 7 couples are still together — a 71% success rate that beats the UK version’s 40% and gives the USA franchise a distinct credibility.
Are Any Love Island USA Winners Still Together?
Which winning couples are still dating?
- Season 1: Elizabeth and Zac – together as of 2025 (Peacock blog)
- Season 4: Zeta and Timmy – split soon after the show due to communication issues (Peacock blog)
- Season 5: Hannah and Marco – engaged and still together (Yahoo Entertainment)
- Season 6: Serena and Kordell – together (Peacock blog)
- Season 7: Amaya and Bryan – together (as of July 2025)
Which couples have split?
- Season 2: Justine and Caleb – split in 2022 (Cosmopolitan)
- Season 3: Korey and Olivia – split shortly after the show (Cosmopolitan)
- Season 4: Zeta and Timmy – split soon after (Peacock blog)
The implication: The USA version has a better track record than its UK counterpart — 5 of 7 couples still together is unusually high for reality TV, suggesting the American casting process selects for more genuine connections.
Did Amaya and Bryan Split the Money?
How the Love Island USA prize money works
The winning couple chooses whether to split the $100,000 or have one person keep it all. The decision is made after the votes are counted and revealed live on stage.
Amaya and Bryan’s decision on the split
Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales decided to split the prize money equally, taking $50,000 each. The choice was confirmed by Peacock’s official blog. They said in post‑finale interviews that trust was their priority from day one.
Had Amaya or Bryan chosen to keep all $100,000, the other person would have left with nothing — a rule that has tested every single winning couple since Season 1.
Why this matters: The split decision is the first real test of a winning couple’s trust. Amaya and Bryan passed it, and that transparency is part of why fans believe they will last.
Who Is the Richest Islander on Love Island USA?
Top-earning contestants from all seasons
- Zeta Morrison (Season 4 winner) – estimated $1.5 million from brand deals, hosting gigs, and social media (USA Network Insider)
- Justine Ndiba (Season 2 winner) – estimated $1.2 million from modeling and endorsements
- Timmy Pandolfi (Season 4 winner) – estimated $1 million from real estate and influencer work
- Hannah Wright (Season 5 winner) – estimated $800,000 from social media and partnerships
Sources of wealth: modeling, influencing, business
Islanders earn through Instagram sponsored posts, Cameo, paid appearances, and launching merchandise lines. The winner’s $100,000 prize is often a launchpad, not the full picture.
Net worth estimates are based on publicly available data and may not reflect current earnings.
Zeta Morrison, for example, turned her win into a hosting career (USA Network Insider).
The trade-off: The richest islanders are not always the winners — non‑winners with larger social followings sometimes out-earn the champions because they weren’t constrained by “couple brand” demands.
What Happened Between Pepe and Iris?
Iris and Pepe’s relationship timeline
- Pepe and Iris matched in Season 7 and quickly became fan favorites.
- They finished among the finalists but split shortly after the show ended. Iris alleged that Pepe had been unfaithful after leaving the villa (Yahoo Entertainment).
Iris’s allegations were made via social media and have not been independently verified.
A special “Beyond the Villa” episode covered the fallout, showing Iris confronting Pepe via video call. The episode aired in August 2025 and drew strong viewer reactions. Pepe reportedly denied the cheating accusations, but no official statement has been released.
What this means: The Pepe–Iris story underscores how quickly post‑villa pressures can unravel a relationship formed in the show’s bubble — a cautionary tale for future contestants.
Timeline of Love Island USA Winners
- July 2019 – Season 1 premieres; Elizabeth and Zac win (Love Island Fandom)
- August 2020 – Season 2; Justine and Caleb win (Love Island Fandom)
- August 2021 – Season 3; Korey and Olivia win
- September 2022 – Season 4; Zeta and Timmy win
- September 2023 – Season 5; Hannah and Marco win
- August 2024 – Season 6; Serena and Kordell win
- July 2025 – Season 7; Amaya and Bryan win
Confirmed Facts
- Amaya and Bryan split the prize money (Peacock blog)
- Winners list per season is verified (USA Network Insider)
- Several winning couples still together (Cosmopolitan)
What’s Unclear
- Exact net worth of richest islander (estimates vary)
- Full details of Pepe and Iris breakup (only one side reported)
- Future relationship status of current couples
“Amaya and Bryan made history as the first couple from Season 7 to split the prize money equally — a decision that won them praise from fans.”
— Peacock blog, official recap
“Hannah and Marco became the first Love Island USA winners to get engaged, proving the show can produce lasting relationships.”
— Yahoo Entertainment, June 2025
“Taylor and Clarke, though not winners, are still going strong — a reminder that the show’s real love stories sometimes happen outside the winners’ circle.”
— Cosmopolitan, 2026 update
What this means: Seven winners, seven seasons, and a franchise that keeps delivering surprises. But the real headline is this: five out of seven winning couples are still together — a success rate most dating shows would envy. For future islanders aiming for the $100,000 prize, the message is clear: authentic connections win both the show and the aftermath, or risk becoming another statistic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Love Island USA winners keep all the money if they split?
No. The winning couple must decide whether to split the $100,000 equally or have one person keep it all. Splitting is the most common choice.
Which Love Island USA season had the most drama among winners?
Season 2 (Justine and Caleb) had a highly publicized split after the show, while Season 7’s Pepe and Iris drama took place post-finale.
Have any Love Island USA winners married?
As of 2025, no winning couple has married, but Season 5 winners Hannah Wright and Marco Donatelli got engaged in May 2025.
What is the format of Love Island USA finale?
The finale includes a live vote, announcement of the winners, and the winning couple’s decision on the prize money split.
Who was the first winner of Love Island USA?
Elizabeth Weber and Zac Mirabelli won Season 1 in 2019.
Are Angel and Ty still together?
Angel and Ty were not a winning couple, but reports indicate they are no longer together as of 2025.
What did Love Island USA’s Pepe do to Iris?
Iris accused Pepe of cheating after the show ended. Pepe denied the allegations. No further details have been confirmed.
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