Who Are the Casa Amor Bombshells on Love Island USA Season 7? They Just Might Change Everything.
These new additions could turn up the heat amid a lukewarm season.
Love Island USA’s seventh season needs a shake-up, and Casa Amor could be the spark that lights the fire. This week, the islanders were split into two villas and introduced to a fresh group of bombshells ready to mingle. While the women met six guys at Casa, the men at the main villa cozied up to five new love interests.
The latest episode, which aired June 24, showed a dramatic recoupling at both villas, leaving Olandria Carthen and Nicolas Vansteenberghe single. Both were forced to say tearful goodbyes at their respective abodes, but a cliffhanger suggested they might not be gone for good.
Casa Amor has always been a fan-favorite pressure cooker, but this time, it’s more than that: It’s a lifeline that could turn the season on its head. So far, viewers have watched some petty tiffs and full-blown crashouts unfold, most of which were centered on the former couple Jeremiah Brown, who was recently dumped, and Huda Mustafa. But holistically, the drama has been scant, and the romantic connections have been underwhelming.
Love Island’s allure stems from watching Instagram model archetypes vie for love and affection, even if it means being messy and treading moral ambiguity. But this season’s islanders seem a little too strategic and cautious of how viewers might perceive them, especially considering the cast of the previous season was so widely beloved. In the early episodes, some shied away from getting to know potential matches to show a suspiciously strong sense of loyalty to their newly minted friendships. Others have point-blank accused their villa mates of “scamming,” prioritizing gameplay over romance, and not exploring enough connections. This hyper-awareness serves neither the islanders nor the viewers who would rather be a fly on the wall than a bug in the ear.
But the tides could turn. Love Island host Ariana Madix previously confirmed that everyone—the main contestants and the Casa additions—will return to the original villa. This could force the islanders to make decisions even the most calculated mind wouldn’t anticipate. In turn, that could bring out the type of chaos and palpable chemistry that’s been missing thus far.
Read ahead to learn more about the Casa contestants who could charge up this season.
Bryan Arenales
Arenales (pictured right), 28, is a financial accountant, real estate agent, and bartender. The Boston native and marathon runner often shares training and workout videos on his Instagram. In his Love Island intro, he exuded confidence, saying, “Just know if you’re with me, you’re taken care of. I’m always smiling. I’m the fucking vibe wherever the fuck I go. And if you hate me, that’s a you problem.”
Elan Bibas
Bibas (pictured right), originally from Toronto, lives in Miami and works as a tech consultant. The 24-year-old bombshell also appears to be a health and wellness enthusiast, frequently posting fitness and motivational videos. “I am one of those people that has a lot of hobbies,” he said on the show. “I love to travel, I run ultramarathons, I like to meditate, and I’m looking for a life partner.”
Gracyn Blackmore
Blackmore, 25, models for an energy drink company. The self-proclaimed “Southern Belle” competed for Miss Virginia USA last year and made it to the top five. “I got a little bit of attitude,” she said in her intro, adding, “I love to play Blackjack. I’m a card shark, so I’m always beating them out.” Blackmore later shared that she recently moved to West Palm Beach, Florida.
Clarke Carraway
Carraway, 24, hails from Charlotte, North Carolina. She introduced herself as a “peer mentor” and experienced cheerleader. “I’d rate myself a ‘broke my scale’ out of 10 for obvious reasons,” she said. “As far as kissing goes, I haven’t gotten complaints in that department.” Carraway added that she’s interested in getting to know “a few of the guys” and plans on getting what she wants, “like I always do.”
JD Dodard
Dodard (pictured right) is a 23-year-old athlete from Puerto Rico. “I got a little island spice,” he said on the show. Heading into the villa, he wasn’t shy about his expectations: “Ladies love me,” he said. “My coaches always told me, ‘Let the game come to you.’ When the girls see me, they’re instantly going to go for me. I’m a magnet. My presence is a present.”
Jaden Duggar
Duggar, 25, is a Seattle-based corporate investigator and a Swiftie, per her Instagram. According to her intro, Duggar wasted no time doing her research on her fellow islanders. “I do have the boys in the villa already background checked,” she said. “I’m excited to go in there knowing too much already.”
Savanna “Vanna” Einerson
Einerson is a social media and brand ambassador from Salt Lake City, Utah. Based on her Instagram, the 21-year-old digital creator also appears to be an avid golfer. When describing her type on the show, Einerson listed one major qualification: “I honestly just love a guy that’s freaking obsessed with me.”
Chris Seeley
Seeley (pictured right), 27, is a professional basketball player who joined the Rajawali Medan, a team in the Indonesian league, earlier this year. The 6’8” athlete is from Los Angeles and has seven sisters. Seeley said he’s still single “because I’m picky,” and he hasn’t found “the right woman” yet. But he’s hopeful that Love Island will help him meet his match.
Zak Srakaew
Srakaew (pictured right), 29, is a full-time international model. The tatted contestant is originally from Thailand but grew up in Manchester, England. He entered the villa with clear intentions: “I’m here to try and find my potential wife,” he said. He added that people often assume he’s a bad boy, but deep down, “I’m a bit of a softie.”
Courtney “CoCo” Watson
Watson is a 24-year-old makeup artist, hairstylist, and model from Los Angeles. She made a sultry entrance on the show, saying, “I’m serving looks, I’m serving personality” before declaring, “the baddie is here.”
Zac Woodworth
Woodworth (pictured right), 26, lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. He didn’t disclose his profession, but he has a strong presence on Instagram and TikTok where he shares snapshots of his life and travels. “When I’m in a relationship, I’m locked in,” Woodworth said on Love Island, adding that he wants to find someone to “take over the world with.”
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