The Love Island USA season 7 reunion episode, which aired on Peacock on August 25, 2025, stirred significant fan discussion, particularly surrounding contestant Huda Mustafa. Much of the spotlight fell on Huda despite earlier reports that she might not appear.
Season 7 marked a milestone for the franchise, becoming Peacock’s most-watched original season and crowning its first Latino winners, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales. Huda, who had been paired with Chris during the show and reached the finale before ending the relationship over compatibility concerns, also faced renewed questions about her time with him. When asked, Chris said he “didn’t have respect” for her actions after the show, a remark that drew shocked reactions from the audience.
Alongside those tensions, the reunion reignited speculation about Huda’s personal life, particularly rumors linking her to Too Hot to Handle star Louis Russell. When asked directly if she was dating Russell, Huda declined to comment, claiming Netflix had legally barred her from discussing her relationship status. “I can’t speak on it cause of Netflix,” she said. She suggested the restriction could be tied to Perfect Match 3, a Netflix dating series in which Russell is a contestant.
Her comments quickly fueled online debate, with some fans launching memes while others speculated whether she might also appear on the streaming platform.
Adding to the rumors, Huda and Russell have been spotted together multiple times, including at The Grove in Los Angeles and at the premiere of the film Weapons. In August 2025, Russell even posted a video interpreted as a soft launch of their romance. Though neither has confirmed the relationship, fans remain eager for official confirmation, making Huda’s dating life one of the reunion’s most talked-about storylines.