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Love Island USA: Carl, Amora Back; Megan Hosts Challenge

6/30/2026

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Summary

Megan Guest-hosts

Love Island USA viewers voted Carl Schmidt and Amora Robinson back into the villa after Casa Amor dump.
Eight couples remain as of June 29.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion guest-hosted the “Hot Girl Bakery” cake challenge on June 29.
KC Chandler recoupled with Tierra “Titi” Davis, sparking a villa argument and leaving his former partner Aniya Harvey single.
Episode 23 aired June 29, 2026, and set a July 12 finale with a $100,000 prize.

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Trinity & Bryce Reunite

Zach re-entered the villa alone after his Casa partner was expelled over a racism allegation.
Trinity and Bryce reunited emotionally, crying and kissing while wearing matching butter-yellow outfits after the fire-pit showdown.
Melanie labeled KC a “little-ass dude” during her speech, intensifying villa tension.
Titi defended KC by calling Trinity a “little girl,” sparking a hostile exchange.

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Megan Guest-hosts

Love Island USA viewers voted Carl Schmidt and Amora Robinson back into the villa after Casa Amor dump.
Eight couples remain as of June 29.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion guest-hosted the “Hot Girl Bakery” cake challenge on June 29.
KC Chandler recoupled with Tierra “Titi” Davis, sparking a villa argument and leaving his former partner Aniya Harvey single.
Episode 23 aired June 29, 2026, and set a July 12 finale with a $100,000 prize.

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