Love Island USA season 7 aired a new episode on June 27, 2025, with a big recoupling that led to some unexpected changes in the villa. One of the standout moments was when Ace Greene chose to couple up with Chelley Bissainthe.Ace and Chelley had met before the show in New York, which made their pairing more interesting to viewers. As their connection started to grow, fans also began discussing Ace’s height, especially after he called himself a “short king” during his introduction. Ace Greene is 5'10" according to what he shared on Love Island USA."The benefits to being a short king — dudes who are 6 foot plus hide behind their height. I'm not that type of dude, you gonna get this personality off the rip, baby"Ace first made the remark in the season premiere, drawing attention to how he carries himself with confidence despite not being the tallest among the Islanders. He said he had no problem dating taller women and even joked about “chopping the tree.” "If you're 6'2", 6'3", I'll chop that tree. I'm gonna be like a little Chihuahua on a Great Dane," he added.Love Island USA star Ace Greene’s height becomes a talking point View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAce’s confidence in owning his height quickly became a defining trait of his on the show, with fans dubbing him the “short king” on social media. However, viewers started to question whether his height was accurate. Many noticed that he looked shorter than some of the other Islanders, especially when standing next to people like Nic and Chelley in group scenes. Some fans guessed that Greene might actually be around 5′7″ or 5′8″, and the topic continued to be discussed online. So far, the show hasn’t confirmed or corrected anything about his height. The only information comes from what Ace said himself. Ace and Chelley couple up after Casa Amor in Love Island USA View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIn the June 27 episode of Love Island USA, the Islanders returned from Casa Amor and faced the next recoupling. While many pairings were uncertain, Ace stepped forward and chose Chelley, surprising some of the others in the villa.In the premiere episode of Love Island USA season 7, Ace talked about a prior connection with Chelley.“I do know Chelley! I met her in New York actually," he shared.Chelley confirmed their pre-show bond and added, “We met and we were talking on Instagram … this is insane." The other Islanders watched with interest as Ace and Chelley got back together. While some couples were struggling after Casa Amor, Ace and Chelley seemed to continue from where they had left off. The episode showed them holding hands, smiling during their chats, and spending time together that evening. Later, they had a quiet moment in bed, where they talked about trying to build a real connection.The focus then moved to other couples who were dealing with drama and tension, but Ace and Chelley’s time together brought some calm to the villa. Their new pairing marked a fresh start for both of them. However, it's still unclear how their relationship will grow in the coming episodes.Love Island USA season 7 episodes are currently streaming on Peacock.