Love Island Season 7 Episode 24 Recap: Explosive Recoupling, Surprise Dumpings & Twitter’s Wildest Reactions

Love Island USA season 7 episode 24 turned up both the temperature and the tension as the Islanders recovered from Casa Amor and faced the infamous Heart Rate Challenge. Airing June 29, 2025, the packed hour delivered new couples, reopened wounds and a villa-wide divide that could define the rest of the summer. Casa Amor Fallout Still Hurts • Olandria admitted to Cierra and Chelley that Taylor’s decision to recouple with Clarke blindsided her, leaving her single and strategizing revenge. • Nic and Cierra kissed, agreed the spark is real and started picturing life together after the show, but Olandria’s earlier kiss with Nic still lingered in Cierra’s mind. • Chelley found herself torn between longtime partner Ace and new interest Chris, creating a love triangle that dominated villa gossip. Ace vs. Chris: Battle for Chelley Ace pressed Chelley on whether she regretted exploring Chris; she didn’t. Meanwhile Ace and Chris held a tense “gentleman’s agreement” to respect each other while fighting for her heart, but Ace vowed he would “lock in” and not lose. The Heart Rate Challenge Ignites Drama Islanders donned steamy costumes and tried to raise pulses, but several routines crossed lines: • Huda’s fiery dance ended with her kissing Ace, enraging Chelley, who called it “crazy” behavior from a friend. • Elan’s planned seduction of Cierra infuriated Nic, who felt blindsided. • Results: Nic’s heart spiked most for Iris, Cierra’s for Elan, while Ace’s heart raced highest for Huda—fueling more tension. Ultimately Nic and Cierra won the challenge, cementing their front-runner status. Couples Status Check • Nic & Cierra: edging toward closed-off, but Elan’s interest is a wildcard. • Ace & Chelley: shaky; Chelley admits Chris still turns her head. • Chris & Huda: compatible—yet Huda’s bold moves cost her Chelley’s friendship. • Taylor & Clarke: together, but Taylor hinted he might still pursue Olandria. • Olandria: single and plotting a comeback connection. What’s Next for the Villa? With fewer singles left, producers teased an imminent dumping and a public vote, meaning viewers could finally send home players whose drama outweighs romance. Chelley vs. Huda and Nic vs. Elan look like the flashpoints that will decide who survives the week. How to Watch New episodes of Love Island USA stream nightly at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock, with recap compilations every Wednesday. Episode 24 proved no relationship is safe after Casa Amor. If jealous kisses and flaring heart rates are already shattering friendships, expect even bigger explosions as season 7 races toward its midway point.