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From Kenzie’s “Clam Slams” to Zach and Bryce’s bromance, here are some of the most viral moments from the final season of the hit Peacock reality series.
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Love Island in the USA Season 8 not only delivered romance, friendship, and heartbreak, but it also provided plenty of memorable moments that viewers will think about long after Sunday night’s finale.
When you stick a group of sexy singles into a Fiji villa for six weeks and film almost all of their interactions, there will undoubtedly be moments spread around, especially from Season 8 Islanders Melanie, Sol, Tierra, Kensi, Bryce and Zack.
While there are probably too many special moments in the villa to count, Hollywood Reporter Highlights some of the best and worst moments from Peacock’s final season Love Island in the USAless.
Melanie “give me 10”
Image credit: Ben Simmons/Peacock Early in the season, Melanie delivered a viral moment after a heated conversation she had with fellow Islander Beatrice. The latter confronted Melanie about Corbyn pulling the then-new bombshell into having a conversation first, rather than allowing Kenzie, who was single at the time, to talk to him first, as Melanie was in a couple with Sincere. The tense exchange led to Melanie storming out of the house, repeatedly saying: “Give me 10”, around the villa as she looked for a moment to decompress from everyone.
Sol “happy mama”
Image credit: Ben Simmons/Peacock Even though Sol’s time in the villa wasn’t very long, she still had one of the most iconic streaks of the entire season. During her short relationship with Sincere after America brought them together following a fan vote, things seemed to be going well between them. During one of their conversations in the “Say Less” area of the villa, Sol looked at Sincere and said “Mama is happy” to express her feelings at that moment. However, her feelings of bliss were short-lived as she was later thrown out of the villa after Sincere chose to get back together with Melanie.
Tierra “I’m Titi”
Image credit: Ben Simmons/Peacock The explosive conversation that occurred when the Islanders returned from Casa Amor was certainly one of the most memorable moments of the season. Specifically, when the women of the OG island started calling out KC when he returned to the villa with Tierra, leaving his ex Aniya single, his new partner interjected into the tense conversation. At one point during the heated exchange, she said directly to Trinity: “You can lower your voice, I’m Titi!” The Internet has been running with it ever since.
Kinsey criticizes the numerous clams
Image credit: Ben Simmons/Peacock People often express their feelings in different ways, and that’s the case with Kenzi Love Island in the USAIt had a distinctive movement to express its position: defections, or as America calls them, “clam fights.” Kensi has dropped it more times than one can count during her time in the villa, often doing so unexpectedly and with good humour, making it some of the most iconic moments for viewers. Fans have also called her “Emotional Support Splits” or “Rage Splits”, especially her split after the boys went to Casa Amor.
Prinetti v. Zarais
Image credit: Ben Simmons/Peacock While Bryce and Trinity (aka Prinity) became a fan-favorite couple throughout the season, there was another relationship that captivated viewers. Although Zac has been in a marital relationship with Kaeda since the first week, fans quickly became more fascinated by the unconventional “friendship” between Zac and Bryce, sparking rumors on social media. From sharing beds and dry humping to holding hands and the infamous “size check,” their relationship has become a big topic on social media, resulting in numerous fan edits and clips going viral.
All episodes Love Island in the USA Season 8 is currently streaming on Peacock. Check all THRSeason 8 coverage and interviews are here.
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