'Love Island USA' Marco Backing Pepe After Breakup ... 'It's Bro Time'

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Marco Donatelli has been one of the few "Love Island USA" winners to successfully stay together with his coupled-up partner ... and he tells us he's firmly in Pepe Garcia's corner -- who recently revealed to us his own 'LI' relationship is donezo.

We caught up with the twin-like island lads in Beverly Hills ... they tell us they met through the island grapevine -- Marco is the show's Season 5 winner, and Pepe was a finalist on Season 7 -- and they've been leaning on each other for support after time in the villa.

Marco and his fiancée Hannah Wright announced their engagement back in May, and he shares there aren't any locked-in wedding plans just yet ... but he's ready to get the ball rolling in the kid department.

'Love Island USA' Pepe Garcia Confirms Split from Iris ... 'I Didn't Cheat'

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THAT'S THE WAY IT GOES

Pepe Garcia and Iris Kendall left their love back on the island it seems ... 'cause the two are through -- although, he says he didn't cheat like the internet's suggesting.

We caught up with the "Love Island USA" star in Beverly Hills on Thursday, who just so happened to also be with season 5 winner Marco Donatelli ... and we had to ask Pepe about his relationship status after he and Iris finished fourth in the most recent season of the show.

Pepe says breakups are tough -- especially when all of show's fans have their eyes on you ... but, it's just the way this cookie crumbled it seems.

'Love Island USA' Amaya 'Salty' Split From Bryan ... After Defending Relationship At Reunion

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3:32 PM PT -- Bryan Arenales posted his own statement on the breakup, stating basically the same reasoning for the split as his former winning costar -- adding that he wishes her the best.

However, Amaya Espinal took to a TikTok comment section ... revealing Bryan had been the one to break things off and that he's already hanging out in Miami -- only two hours after things were officially done -- doing the same hurtful things Amaya had allegedly expressed to Bryan that bugged her prior to the split.

Reports of trouble in paradise for "Love Island USA" champs Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were clearly true ... the winners just confirmed their breakup on social media.

Check it out ... Amaya took to her Instagram Story Wednesday, where she shared she and her costar are "no longer together."

Per AE, she and Bryan realized they were on "two different journeys" after leaving the villa ... resulting in the split.

'Love Island USA' Reunion Amaya & Bryan Confront Viral Cheating Scandal "We Know the Truth"

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The long-awaited "Love Island USA" season 7 reunion is finally upon us ... and the drama certainly didn’t end when the cameras stopped rolling because beloved winners Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales started us off with confronting cheating rumors circling online.

The dynamic duo -- who coupled up midway through the season -- had remained relatively low-key after filming wrapped ... until videos surfaced on social media of Bryan out at a club, raising questions about their relationship status.

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The speculation came to a head during the reunion, when host Andy Cohen wasted no time diving into the online criticism ... asking Bryan to walk us through what exactly went down that night -- while Amaya is seen giggling and visibly nervous.

'Love Island USA' Amaya & Bryan Heading to Split-Villa?!!😱 Pre-Reunion IG Unfollow

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Looks like serious trouble is heating up ahead of the "Love Island USA" reunion -- this season's winners Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales have officially unfollowed each other on IG!

Yup, the reunion episode drops tonight, and the duo is fueling split rumors with the IG unfollow. For what it's worth, they last posted each other on August 14.

TMZ also caught Amaya and Bryan out and about on the 14th, and they said the reunion -- filmed on the 12th -- was great. Interestingly, they teased that fans would see their strong connection on screen. 🤔

JaNa Craig Might Be Finding Love in Reality, Not On TV ... Getting Cozy with Rapper Key Glock

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JaNa Craig might have found a new man far from the "Love Island" villa ... 'cause she was getting very cozy with rapper Key Glock in New York City!

We caught up with the reality television star Tuesday ... and, she was all over the hip hop star -- sharing lots of giggling, hand-holding and loving glimpses between them.

Craig insists they're not dating ... claiming they're just two pals -- though, as our photog points out, Craig's wearing a pretty sexy date night outfit!

Eric Adams Congrats on 'Love Island USA,' Amaya ... Used Bronx Upbringing to Secure the Bag!!!

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MAKIN' THE BIG APPLE PROUD

Amaya Espinal's "Love Island USA" win was a no-brainer, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams ... after all, she's from the true love island -- The Bronx!

We caught up with the 110th mayor in NYC's history Friday afternoon ... and, we asked him how he feels about Espinal -- an NYC native -- finding love on the hit reality show and taking home the $100K cash prize along with Bryan Arenales.

Adams jokes that Espinal knows what love is because she's from the NYC borough ... a love island in and of itself.

'Love Island USA' Winners Amaya and Bryan Tease Season 7 Reunion Deets!!!

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"Love Island USA" season 7 winners -- Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales -- are soaking in all the love and support after ending their time in the villa, winning $100K and the hearts of America.

We caught up with Amaya and Bryan separately in NYC -- just a day after filming the 12-hour Love Island reunion -- and while they kept it cute on spoilers, they did tease what fans can expect when the post-villa drama hits screens regarding their own relationship.

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This season's stars have been seen happier than ever in the outside world lately, and Bryan is all smiles, praising their life away from cameras -- telling us everything is "going great" and that we can look forward to seeing their strong connection during the reunion.

'Love Island USA' Huda Mustafa Check Out My Revenge Glow Courtesy of Chris Appleton!!!

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HUDA'S NEW 'DO

Huda Mustafa just scored the ultimate revenge glow-up ... courtesy of Chris Appleton, AKA the Reinvention King, the man behind major A-list stars' most iconic hair moments.

Seemingly for the reunion show, Huda ditched her signature down-do for the first time ever -- rocking a sultry updo with bold, faux bangs that completely redefined her look.

Appleton -- known for pushing the limits of beauty transformations with stars such as Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Dua Lipa -- crafted the style to spotlight Huda's striking features ... and the results scream A-list energy.

'Love Island USA' JaNa Craig I Can't Believe Lizzo Wrote Song About My Breakup!!!

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THAT'S MY QUEEN!!!

JaNa Craig is getting all kinds of love after her split from costar Kenny Rodriguez and now she's reacting to getting it from one of her favorite artists.

Cameras caught up with the "Love Island USA" star at LAX on Wednesday, and she was all smiles when asked about Lizzo name-dropping her in a new song, saying it's so crazy she did that. She says it's cute because she's getting so much love, adding Lizzo has been one of her favorite singers for years.

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JaNa says she DM'd Lizzo immediately after hearing the track telling her she's her queen and thanking her for the love and support. She hasn't gotten a reply yet but she made a TikTok in response to the new song which features her name in the lyrics.

'Love Island USA' First Look at Season 7 Cast at Reunion!!!

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Some of your favorite bombshells have entered the studio! That's right -- the "Love Island USA" Season 7 cast began filming the reunion episode Tuesday in New York -- and TMZ has a first glimpse of their arrivals ... with some notable folks missing.

Check out our footage ... the cast was dressed to the nines to relive their time in the villa at the reunion, hosted by Andy Cohen -- who has already said he isn't holding back on digging for the dirt!

Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez and Iris Kendall are seen hand in hand and appear giddy to get the show on the road ... proving their love is still going strong.

The Chainsmokers Starstruck by 'Love Island's Amaya ... Put Her Center Stage!!!

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HUGE APPLAUSE FOR LOVE ISLAND STAR!!!

The Chainsmokers were all about the love ... fanboying over Amaya Espinal before bringing her up onstage for an electrifying performance that had the crowd buzzing!

TMZ’s got the clips -- Alex Pall and Drew Taggart were living for the summer dating show, hugging the S7 winner like she was their bestie before bringing her onstage at Brooklyn’s Under the K Bridge on Friday, calling her "the greatest woman that has ever existed."

Amaya was all about the love too, living her best life and working that crowd into a frenzy -- still riding that summer high!

'Love' On These Leah Kateb Hot Shots For Her 26th Birthday!

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"Love Island USA" fan favorite Leah Kateb continues to shake up social media with her luscious looks and curves, and in honor of her 26th birthday, we're splashing you with her sexiest snaps ...

From blue bikinis to black bikinis ... Kateb can do no wrong ... She even rocks crochet swimwear, paired with a white sarong!

She may've finished as a runner-up during her 'Love Island' run during Season 6, but she takes the cake with her bikini pics ... She's a winner in our eyes 😜!

When you're done scrolling through shots like this sweet pineapple pic, check out her TikToks -- 'cuz her one-liners are viral-gold!

Happy Birthday, Leah!

'Love Island' Pepe Iris Is Still My Type ... On Paper!!!

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"Love Island" star Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez is still basking in the love -- and it’s not just his fans sending him heart-eyes, Iris Kendall’s still got him feeling some type of way too!

We caught up with Pepe while cruising on the TMZ Tour bus, and one of our visitors threw the juiciest question about him and Iris. If his smile didn’t say it all, he confirmed -- they’re both doing great!

IYDK, these two paired up after their strongest connections -- Thomas "TJ" Palma and Hannah Fields -- got the boot on the latest season of "Love Island USA." And yep, they stuck together all the way to the finale!

And it’s clear they’re still going strong -- just like the rest of Pepe’s post-reality show life. He gave us the inside scoop, so catch the clip to hear it all!

'Love Island USA' Miguel Harichi Drops Bromance W/ Louis Russell ... Keep Leah Out the Drama!!!

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"Love Island USA" alum Miguel Harichi is finally breaking his silence on the drama with Louis Russell after his GF Leah Kateb unfollowed him -- and yup, there's some serious trouble brewing.

In a lengthy IG post Saturday, Miguel called out folks he used to consider friends for talking smack about his relationship with Leah and letting social media drag her name through the mud, and he wants no part of it.

As for those unfollows? Miguel says it had nothing to do with Louis allegedly dating Huda Mustafa. Remember -- they sparked rumance buzz while attending the "Weapons" movie premiere together earlier this week. Instead, Louis says the whole situation rubbed Leah and her friends the wrong way.

Whatever Louis and Huda have going on now, Miguel says he’s not interested -- and respectfully wants his and Leah’s names out of that storyline.

Bottom line ... Miguel’s staying loyal to his girl and cutting ties with Louis -- and making it known ... this 'Love Island' drama can stay on someone else’s feed.

'Love Island USA' Huda Mustafa Interlocked or Extra Thirsty??? Red Carpet Debut With Hot New Reality Star

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'Love Island USA' Season 7 star -- and most loved-to-be-hated islander -- Huda Mustafa made her red carpet debut this week, and she didn't arrive solo ... showing up hand in hand with Netflix reality star Louis Russell.

Huda has been seen in public a lot lately with Louis -- who starred on Netflix's "Too Hot to Handle" Season 5, and is on the newest season of 'Perfect Match' -- leading fans to believe the two are an item ... and leaving us to wonder if the romance is confirmed, or if it's just two friends adding fuel to the fire.

Huda made headlines this season of "Love Island USA" as fans judged her for being a mom who left her young daughter in order to be on the show ... but she managed to stick it out all the way through to the finale -- where her relationship ended abruptly, leaving the villa single as a pringle.