"This is the worst"— Love Island USA fans react to Nic dumping Belle-A, resulting in her elimination

Tension in the villa reached a peak during the latest recoupling on Love Island USA season 7, as one islander was sent home following a difficult decision. When faced with choosing between Belle-A and Cierra, Nic ultimately selected Cierra—leading to Belle-A’s elimination.

After spending several days getting to know both Belle-A and Cierra, Nic was faced with a decision that would impact the group dynamic. Belle-A had been Nic’s original partner, and their connection had developed gradually. However, Nic had recently shown interest in Bombshell Cierra, which created uncertainty.

Viewers quickly reacted to the outcome, with many questioning the reasons behind Nic’s choice and expressing their thoughts on Belle-A’s departure.

Many fans took to social media shortly after the episode aired, reacting to Belle-A’s emotional exit and Nic’s decision. Several tweets focused on the elimination itself and expressed disappointment with how it unfolded.

A user reacts (Image via X/ @WaterlilySan)

"Belle-A is such a sweetheart and she definitely dodged a bullet with Nic. He is a menace!!," one fan commented.

"And if I say Nic only picked Cierra because he said Belle-a’s standards were too high then what? He didn’t think he was good enough for her. His worth is physically/sexually based. That’s what happens when your whole life is based on your looks." a person tweeted.

As more reactions surfaced, some viewers focused on Belle-A’s comments after the Love Island USA recoupling. Her conversation with Nic after the ceremony highlighted her disappointment, which viewers echoed in their posts.

“'I always put the wrong people first' 'it’s not my loss' 'you made it like this' CALL HIS A** OUT BELLE-A," a user wrote.

"nooooo not belle-a leaving i’m devastated, she was such a baddie and so cute i loved her energy so much she will be so missed my shaylaaaa," a comment read.

"belle-a your man is not in that villa you will find someone better," another user commented.

Others commented on Nic’s delivery during the recoupling and how he handled the situation with both women. A few tweets also referenced Belle-A’s personality and mannerisms in the villa.

"At least Nic has decided to stop using percentages/numbers and is being honest with both Belle-A and Cierra," a person commented.

"Nic plaaaaaaayeed! Right in Belle-A face," a tweet read.

"Belle-A is on TikTok emote mode all the time #LoveIslandUSA I thought she was slow but she’s actually just brain rot," a user wrote.

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Nic chooses Cierra over Belle-A during the Love Island USA recoupling

At the fire pit, Nic began his recoupling speech by referencing a shared experience in the photo booth. The announcement of Cierra’s name came as a surprise to some Islanders, prompting whispers from the Love Island USA group, including audible reactions from Ace and Jeremiah.

Following the Love Island USA ceremony, Nic approached Belle-A to speak privately. Sitting together outside, he asked how she was feeling after the events of the recoupling.

“I had high hopes. It breaks my heart that we're not able to see it through. But I really should have just gotten the hint,” Belle-A replied.

Nic responded,

“I think someone is going to find you one day and give you that hundred percent commitment that you were looking for. And I'm sorry I couldn't be that person.”

Belle-A responded by telling Nic that it wasn’t her loss and emphasized that he was the one who created the situation, saying he "made it like this."

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