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Miami Herald
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Who Will Be the Love Island USA Season 7 Winners? Favorites and Odds
As Love Island USA prepares to crown its Season 7 winners, four couples remain in contention for the $100,000 prize, and Newsweek reveals the odds and favorites. Sunday night's finale follows a chaotic summer of unexpected exits, revived romances and headline-grabbing controversies that have defined the most-watched season of the reality show on Peacock. The remaining couples are: Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley, Iris Kendall and Jose "Pepe" Garcia-Gonzalez and Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe. Each bring unique dynamics and fanbases to the final showdown. Love Island USA has emerged as a flagship franchise for Peacock, NBC Universal calling it the platform's most viewed entertainment series on mobile devices. The season's resonance with viewers stems not just from romance and drama, but from moments that went viral, including Amaya's "Amaya Papaya" sing-along, and real-life fallout, such as Cierra Ortega's departure following backlash over resurfaced social media posts containing racial slurs. The stakes extend beyond prize money, as contestants increasingly view the show as a launchpad for influencer careers and media spin-offs, including the upcoming Love Island: Beyond the Villa. Amaya and Bryan are the frontrunners. Bryan has the strongest odds to win among male contestants at -340, while Amaya leads the female field with identical -340 odds, according to OddsChecker. Their chemistry and timing in the final episodes have cemented them as the betting favorites. Bryan's support for Amaya, saying "coming from a Hispanic household, calling someone babe, mi amor, mi vida, that's just how we talk," resonated with fans. Olandria and Nic have the second-best odds at +560 for both individuals. Despite their unconventional route to the final—returning to the villa after being previously dumped—their story of reconnection has drawn a dedicated fan base. Huda and Chris are longer shots, with odds of +800 and +830, respectively. Their late-season recoupling and recent disagreements during the show's baby challenge have left their outcome uncertain, despite Chris saying, "She helps me kind of get out of my head and I help her true self." Iris and Pepe round out the field at +870 apiece. Though they only paired up recently, their transition from friendship to romance has appealed to some viewers. Pepe described it as "comfortable" and hinted at deeper potential. These odds underscore how viewer sentiment and late-season developments are swaying predictions ahead of Sunday night's finale. Arenales said during a confessional interview: "I always stress that as I get older, it's important to be with someone that keeps you young. I definitely think Amaya is that type of person." Seeley said: "I think me and (Mustafa) are actually really good for each other. She helps me kind of get out of my head and I help her, you know, be her true self and I calm her down in moments where she gets emotional or heated." Garcia-Gonzalez said: "With Iris, it just feels comfortable. I think it's that whole, you know, you're friends to start and then maybe it can become something else." Carthen said: "For our journey to be almost identical is mind-blowing to me. I can't wrap my head around this situation. Maybe it was Nic this whole time and we've just been so oblivious to it." The finale airs Sunday at 9:00 p.m. ET on Peacock, with one couple poised to win the cash, and potentially a lasting relationship. Related Articles Love Island USA Season 7 Finale – Release Date, Schedule, How To WatchCierra Ortega Breaks Silence Over 'Love Island USA' ExitLove Island USA Season 7 Episode 33 – Release Date, Schedule, How To Watch'Love Island USA' Controversies: Season 7 Plagued by Drama 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Next Pope Favorite Pays Tribute to Pope Francis—'My Silent Heart'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Luis Antonio Tagle, one of the favorites to become the next pope, has issued a tribute to Pope Francis, who died on Monday. Tagle, a prelate from the Philippines, is currently one of two top candidates to replace Francis, alongside Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State. Why It Matters After the death of Pope Francis, the world's biggest church is looking for its next leader, and Tagle is one of the top contenders for the position. He was one of the papabili in the 2013 conclave that elected Francis, and would represent a continuation of his predecessor's liberal approach to Catholicism. What To Know Tagle remembered the late pope in a statement on Monday, after news of pope Francis' death first emerged. The cardinal updated his socials with a quote from a 2015 speech from Francis, which read: "All I can do is keep silent, and I walk with you all in my silent heart." Tagle has been highlighted as a potential progressive choice for the papacy, having previously been critical of the Catholic church's harsh language on LGBT people. Luis Antonio Tagle attends Mass at St Peter's Basilica, before they enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be, on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Luis Antonio Tagle attends Mass at St Peter's Basilica, before they enter the conclave to decide who the next pope will be, on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Getty Images The 67-year-old has consistently advocated for inclusion and evangelization, has significant experience leading the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and was a trusted figure in Francis's inner circle. Tagle's selection of Francis' quote "I walk with you all" may be indicative of his progressive tendencies. Both Tagle and Parolin have odds of 40 percent on becoming the next pope, according to betting site OddsChecker. What People Are Saying Cristina Traina, a professor at Northwestern University, told Newsweek: "Overall, I think the fact that by my count over 100 of the eligible papal electors were appointed by Francis could have a profound effect on the outcome. That is, we may not get a pendulum swing away from Francis' priorities." The Vatican took to X (formerly Twitter) to say: "At 9:45 a.m. on Easter Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, spoke these words at the Casa Santa Marta: 'Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. "His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God." What Happens Next The conclave to elect the next pope will assemble in May this year. There are 135 eligible electors who can contribute to the process as of April 2025.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Betting odds on who the next pope will be
(NewsNation) — As Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis, many are wondering who the next earthly leader of the Catholic Church will be. There are several possible successors, and while American markets do not currently have betting markets on the next pope, international markets are already taking wagers. According to OddsChecker, Pietro Parolin, 70, is the favorite to be the next pope at +350, meaning if you bet $100 and Parolin was elected, you'd receive $350. Parolin is the Vatican's secretary of state and has held the position since 2013. He is from Italy and was ordained in 1980. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, a 67-year-old Filipino prelate, is the second favorite at +500. Pope Francis' legacy of serving the poor and marginalized Cardinal Angelo Scola, 83, and Canadian prelate Cardinal Marc Oullet, 80, are at +700. Any baptized Catholic male is eligible, though only cardinals have been selected since 1378. The winner must receive at least two-thirds of the votes from those cardinals under the age of 80 and thus eligible to participate. Pope Francis appointed the vast majority of electors, often tapping men who share his pastoral priorities, which suggests continuity rather than rupture. Anyone trying to handicap the outcome should remember that Jorge Mario Bergoglio was considered too old to be elected pope in 2013 at age 76 and that Karol Wojtyla wasn't on any front-runner lists going into the 1978 conclave that elected him Pope John Paul II. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
