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Love Island USA season 7 aired a new episode on June 13, 2025, which saw the villa's latest bombshells (newcomers) mingle with the existing islanders after making a surprise entry in the previous episode. One of the bombshells, Pepe Garcia, chatted with Cierra and Hannah in the latest segment, having expressed an interest in both women while introducing himself.
In the previous episode, he stated that he was not afraid of stepping on toes, specifically Nic's, because he was interested in exploring a connection with his partner, Cierra. However, the June 13 episode showed Charlie, Hannah's partner, feeling equally stressed as Pepe bonded with Hannah.
Although Pepe kissed Hannah during a one-on-one conversation, Love Island USA fans on X shipped Pepe with Cierra. They wanted Cierra's partner, Nic, to experience what it felt like to lose his love interest to a newcomer, like he broke up with his initial partner, Belle-A, and paired up with bombshell Cierra. Moreover, netizens felt Cierra had better chemistry with Pepe.
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"We’re all talking about picking Jeremiah but yall need to pick Cierra for Pepe.. NIC NEEDS TO KNOW HOW IT FEELS," a fan wrote.
"DO NOT vote Hannah with Pepe, she needs to stay with Charlie so he can be all weird with her about that.. ok. VOTE Pepe with Ciera to humble Nic's wandering eye a**! Thank you," another fan commented.
"Unfortunately for him, Pepe I’m voting to place you with Cierra," a netizen commented.
As the voting lines opened, Love Island USA fans flooded X with comments about Pepe and Cierra's chemistry, saying they suited each other.
"Cierra and Pepe are so hot together might like them more than her with nic," a user reacted.
"Cierra and Pepe i’m getting you two to the final," a person commented.
"Idk Pepe and Cierra kinda moving me," another fan wrote.
"You know what… I’m here for a Pepe and Cierra ship…I actually really like them together," one user posted.
Other Love Island USA fans expressed a similar sentiment.
"Nooooo Pepe needs to be with Cierra. Nic is gonna break her heart," a person reacted.
"Cierra has way more chemistry with pepe than with nic. and they look amazing together. if she couples up with him, i’m taking them to the finals idgaf," another netizen commented.
Love Island USA star Pepe's growing closeness with Cierra worries Nic
After Pepe pulled Cierra for a private chat, Nic started to worry about his chances in the competition, fearing Pepe would cause Cierra to break up with him. Pepe told Cierra that he was a retired pro basketball player and a gym owner. The pair discussed their interests and spoke about their connection. When she asked him about his "type," he responded that she was his ideal match.
"Yeah, you're definitely my type. You're a beautiful girl. You've got a good smile, beautiful eyes," Pepe added.
The Love Island USA newcomer mentioned that he had his eyes set on Cierra from the start. While speaking to the cameras, she shared her first impression of Pepe, admitting she was pleasantly surprised by him. She confessed that the chat with him hit her "like a f**king truck."
Later in the Love Island USA episode, Cierra told Pepe that she was intrigued by him after the conversation they had earlier in the day. Hearing that, Pepe stated that Cierra was different than most girls he had spoken to.
"There's a lot more to you than meets the eye, for sure," he added.
Pepe complimented her appearance and confessed that she was someone he "mentally" wanted. Although he was interested in Cierra, he told the cameras that it was too early to lock himself with her alone. Consequently, he looked forward to exploring his chances with Hannah. However, Love Island USA fans hoped Pepe would couple up with Cierra.
Love Island USA season 7 is streaming now exclusively on Peacock.
