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Love Island USA Season 7 Fans Lose It Over Huda & Olandria's Twerk-Off
Love Island USA season 7 just served up a full-course meal of chaos, curves, and catharsis in episode 15, and baby, we're still trying to catch our breath. After weeks of emotional breakdowns, boy drama, and shaky alliances, the girls finally got a night to throw that thang in a circle, and oh, did they deliver. It all started with the long-awaited collapse of Huda Mustafa and Jeremiah Brown's toxic situationship (good riddance). Then came Megan Thee Stallion, looking like a walking 'Hot Girl Summer' anthem and ready to shake the villa up, and she did not disappoint. But the moment that truly broke the internet? A full-blown twerk-off between Huda and Olandria Carthen that left viewers gagging, gasping, and glued to their screens. Fans flooded social media with immediate, unfiltered reactions to the earth-shaking twerk fest that took over the villa, and honestly, the thirst was palpable. 'I'm loving all this asss. Fr huda & olandrias ass have me in a choke hold,' wrote one very honest viewer. 'I think I've watched this episode 4 times already,' confessed another, clearly possessed by the power of the peach. 'Now this is what I came for. Look at that booty go. Like no more crash outs,' one user proclaimed like they'd seen the light. 'Olandria had me up off the couch,' wrote a viewer who simply couldn't stay seated for greatness. 'Huda might be crazy but she's never ugly & body tea,' another fan shared, because the body was bodied. 'Producers knew what they were doing with this one,' tweeted one all-knowing viewer and yes, they absolutely did. The showdown between Huda and Olandria was not just a fun moment. It was a full-on cultural reset, a sexy exorcism of all the lingering tension in the villa. We finally saw the girls come together, empowered and liberated, letting loose without a single man's name on their lips. And isn't that what summer is all about? Before she was throwing it back under the neon lights, Huda was throwing verbal hands in yet another emotionally exhausting conversation with her former flame, Jeremiah. After he chose Iris Kendall in the latest recoupling, leaving Huda single and spiraling, it was time to shut the book on that man for good. And let's be honest: the man barely spoke. He listened (shocker) while Huda finally gathered her dignity and said what needed to be said. It was emotional, it was draining, it was so overdue. And after a stretch of sobbing, screaming, and swearing at everyone within earshot, Huda's little goodbye to Jeremiah was… dare we say it… mature? But don't get it twisted, Twitter still had thoughts. 'HAPPIEST I'VE SEEN HUDA no doubt But I feel she's too easy… now she's been crying and cursing… ruining everyone's experience…' 'Ya know.. few years of therapy & a prescription, Huda might be aightttt,' wrote another blunt soul. Ouch. But maybe they're not wrong. Still, the girl knows how to twerk, so let's give her some grace. Just when things were settling into boring couple territory (hello, Ace and Chelley locking it down), Megan Thee Stallion popped into the villa like a twerking fairy godmother. Her mission? To shake things up, challenge the boys, and remind the girls exactly who they are. She rallied the women for a backyard girls vs. boys dance-off, and it was a chef's kiss. Huda and Olandria stole the spotlight, throwing it back like the rent was due, while the boys scrambled to keep up. By the end, Megan crowned the ladies the winners because, of course, she did, and announced not one, but two new Bombshells. Winning the dance-off meant new blood was on the way, and first up was TJ Palma, a 23-year-old baseball player with major heartthrob energy. But that wasn't all, Megan dropped a second bombshell: Andreina Santos, who strutted into the villa like she was ready to steal every man in sight. With the addition of TJ and Andreina, the villa is about to get spicy all over again. But let's be real, nobody is forgetting that twerk-off anytime soon. Love Island USA season 7 airs nightly on Peacock at 9 p.m. ET, except for Wednesdays. Tune in or stay mad. The post Love Island USA Season 7 Fans Lose It Over Huda & Olandria's Twerk-Off appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More.
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2 days ago
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‘Love Island' Recap: America puts Huda & the villa in disarray
The post 'Love Island' Recap: America puts Huda & the villa in disarray appeared first on ClutchPoints. I'll just come out and say it: Love Island USA might just be one of the best TV programs I've ever seen. Sure, this is my first season watching the show, and I initially started watching because of Tuskegee University alumna Olandria Carthen, but it's been hard not to be enthralled with the show and the twists and turns that this season has taken the audience on. What has endeared me to Love Island is the authenticity of the show and the fact that it's occurring in real time. This is my first time watching the show, so I have no idea what's coming next. The spontaneity of the experience, combined with the fact that it's unscripted and happening in real-time, makes it incredibly enjoyable. The last two episodes of Love Island, where Charlie got voted off and Iris paired with Jeremiah, were some of the most captivating TV moments I've ever seen—right up there with Fantasia winning American Idol in 2004. Love Island has taken over our news feeds and timelines, with everyone watching and talking about it—even celebrities like Coco Gauff. As we wait to see what happens next, both tonight and in the episodes ahead, I wanted to share a few thoughts on the drama unfolding in the villa over the past couple of weeks. I believe that Huda acted erroneously in the past two episodes of Love Island, specifically in how she was talking to Jeremiah. Huda has been an issue throughout this entire season with how she's brought the spirit of the villa down, and she has called several bombshells out of their name and has been so territorial with Jeremiah, even during the challenges. But I think that she especially stepped over a line. One thing I always preach in discussions like this is that we can have complex thoughts. Opinions don't have to operate in absolutes, and there's room for deeper acknowledgement of context. Jeremiah was wrong for not conversing with Huda after he was paired with Iris. I understand processing the moment, but he just witnessed the person he'd connected with the most almost be sent home amid allegations that their connection wasn't truly pure. It would've made sense for him to check on her in that moment. But he didn't. He instead argued with the other male islanders, almost attempting to win back their approval as Huda grew more emotional as the night went on. Jeremiah was absolutely wrong for that, which Nic pointed out to him later in the episode. But, Huda took things to a totally different level when she repeatedly called Jeremiah out of his name. I believe both Huda and many viewers of the show aren't considering that Jeremiah's reaction, both immediately after hearing what Huda said in private and afterward when she really berated him, was because he was personally insulted. It's clear that her characterization of him based on his inaction hurt him, and he didn't properly address it with her directly. Being away from the villa on the triple date didn't help either, as Huda sat in his sorrow, and he still didn't confront Huda in their disagreement. However, Huda's crash-out after the triple date was completely out of line. Her reaction to the male islander's conversation, or the part she overheard, was completely inappropriate and uncalled for. She not only insulted Jeremiah with derogatory names in private but escalated things further by doing so publicly in front of all the islanders. And she clearly misinterpreted what Jeremiah was saying. Huda made things worse by dragging Iris into a situation she had nothing to do with. Iris had no interest in engaging with Jeremiah once it was clear he was focused on Huda. Instead, she started connecting with other islanders, like Charlie and Ace, and exploring new relationships. It wasn't her fault that America chose to pair them together, causing Jeremiah and Huda to split. She's a bombshell, and she just got to the villa! However, Huda dragging Iris into the drama and questioning her as if she were a prosecutor cross-examining a witness wasn't fair. The other women in the villa were right to step in, check on Iris, and ensure things didn't escalate further. Bottom line: Huda has to find a way to control her emotions if she wants to be on a show such as this. And if she doesn't, she won't find herself in Fiji much longer. Listen, I don't know anything about anyone having a girlfriend back at home or any 'scamming'. I'm a freshman to this whole entire experience, and I'll let the vets have those conversations! But, it should be clear to anyone watching that there isn't a real love triangle between Olandria, Taylor, and Jalen. One person has clearly not been trying the past two weeks, and the other has been applying subtle pressure to pursue the person he likes, only days after arriving. Let's be honest: there's not a huge difference between Taylor and Austin's situation with Chelly. The only thing that differs is that Taylor has a great personality and is well-received by the other islanders. Taylor has done just as much as Austin up to this point to truly form a connection with his partner. It seems genuine that Olandria appreciates building more of a friendship with Taylor. However, this is Love Island, and it doesn't look like Taylor is making much of an effort to connect with anyone in the villa, including Olandria. Unlike some of the other islanders who are actively exploring real connections, Taylor doesn't seem to be doing the same. It almost feels like he's there just to provide some comic relief and help Ace maintain Chelly's interest. I know Ace isn't a favorite for many people online, but I think what he said in the last episode was spot on. He told him that if he wants to win Olandria's interest, he needs to put in the effort. Otherwise, he risks ending up on the losing side of this love triangle, with Jalen being the one she chooses and him heading home to whatever other…connections he's recently fostered. I feel like Ace is misunderstood, and some of the online criticism about him seems a bit too harsh. While it's clear that Ace is a player, I do think he's been wasting Chelly's time. But, I do believe Ace is genuinely interested in Chelly and seems to have made an effort to build a connection with her, even though they aren't coupled up heading into the latest episode. Regardless of what people are saying, those breakfast dates are him showing effort to connect with her, and he's constantly done that as he's explored his other options. Also, although Ace is one of the youngest members in the house, he often demonstrates remarkable wisdom when addressing serious topics. This was especially evident during his thoughtful speech when he ultimately cast his vote to send Huda off the island. I so believe it's time for Ace to start taking Shelly seriously and stop playing games with someone who clearly cares about him and shares mutual romantic interest. However, I think many of the discussions about Ace are off the mark. He's not as bad as some of the online comments make him seem. This is one of the most compelling TV shows that I've ever watched, and I appreciate our fellow HBCU alumna Olandria for appearing on this show and sparking my interest in it because this is probably one of the best viewing experiences that I've ever had in my time watching TV. I'm invested to the end, and I'm excited to see what happens next with this dynamic group of Islanders. Related: Norfolk State schedules home-and-home with SEC Contender Related: Charlie Ward, Florida A&M nabs Florida State assistant
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2 days ago
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HBCU alumna joins ‘Love Island' Season 7 cast
The post HBCU alumna joins 'Love Island' Season 7 cast appeared first on ClutchPoints. A Tuskegee University alumna is set to represent HBCUs as she joins the season seven cast of Love Island. The latest cast members were introduced on Thursday afternoon, and Olandria Carthen was featured as one of the five female islanders. Per her comments in the trailer, Carthen is a first-generation college graduate, and college football is her life. Tuskegee University has a rich football history, complete with several championships, making it entirely believable. She also shows off her touchdown dance, which give a glimpse into how she will approach her time on the show. Love Island USA brings together a group of singles looking for love in a stunning Fijian villa. During their stay, the Islanders must pair up to tackle exciting challenges and navigate unexpected twists. As new 'bombshells' enter the villa, tensions rise, temptations grow, and drama unfolds, forcing Islanders to choose whether to stick with their current partners or form new connections. According to People Magazine, Ariana Madix will return as the host of Love Island USA season 7, with Iain Stirling, the voice of the UK version, narrating once again. The season kicks off on June 3, with new episodes released daily during the premiere week. After that, episodes will stream on Peacock from Thursdays to Tuesdays each week. Olandria Carthen isn't the only HBCU alum who has made her way into becoming a reality TV star. Alcorn State alumnus Darian 'Dee' Holt was a cast member on Netflix's The Circle on last year. Before joining The Circle, Darian had already gone viral on social media. Holt alum became famous when his 6th-grade class mispronounced his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, as 'Apple Fried Apple.' The video gained millions of views, inspiring the creation of a youth organization that introduces students to Black Greek Life and HBCUs. His appearance on the show was noteworthy, as Holt ultimately married his fellow The Circle castmate Jadejha Edwards. Both Darian and Jadejha shared their experiences on the show in an exclusive interview with Parade. 'But there was a very short period of time where I was like, 'Okay, this is going a little too well. What if this is a dad playing his son, or what if this is his current girlfriend playing him? Dang, I don't even get a chance for him in real life because he's already got a girlfriend!' So, I did freak out a little bit. It was crazy. I would have never met him in real life. I mean, I'm sure that now that I know him, we have a lot of close ties where we definitely could have crossed paths before and just never thought about it. Sometimes you really do just have to meet the right person at the right time,' she said. 'As soon as I walked in the room, I was like, 'First of all, she's real. Damn!' She's real beautiful, pretty. Wow.' So, we get to talking. The chemistry seemed to be there. And we just started locking the eyes. There's a lot of blushing and stuff going on. And the moment presented itself. And then both just went in, and there we go,' he added.
