Whenever host Ariana Madix enters the Love Island USA villa, the Islanders know to brace for impact. In Episode 27, she delivered her most devastating news yet, overseeing a shocking mass exodus that sent five Islanders packing in one of the most brutal dumpings in the show’s history.
The dramatic exit came after a record-breaking public vote, proving that when America speaks, the villa shakes.
How the Drama Unfolded
The evening began with a seemingly lighthearted game where the Islanders tried to guess how America ranked them on various topics. But the fun quickly came to an end when Madix revealed the real purpose of the public vote: to determine the least favorite girl and boy, putting them at risk of elimination.
Madix announced the three boys and three girls who had received the fewest votes from the public, leaving them vulnerable:
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Vulnerable Boys: Taylor Williams, TJ Palma, and Austin Shepard
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Vulnerable Girls: Jaden Duggar, Gracyn Blackmore, and Andreina Santos
The Final Twist: Islanders Hold the Power
In a tense twist, Madix explained that the fate of the six vulnerable Islanders rested in the hands of their safe castmates. Only one person could be saved, and the safe Islanders had to publicly declare their choice by standing behind the person they wanted to keep in the villa.
Here’s how the dramatic vote played out:
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Taylor Williams received votes from: Clarke, Pepe, Nic, Ace, Cierra
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Andreina Santos received votes from: Huda, Amaya, Chelley
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TJ Palma received votes from: Iris, Zak
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Jaden Duggar received votes from: Bryan, Chris
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Gracyn Blackmore received a vote from: Elan
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Austin Shepard received a vote from: Olandria
The Final Result: Who Was Dumped From the Villa?
With a clear majority of five votes, Taylor Williams was saved and will continue his journey on Love Island USA.
This meant that the other five vulnerable Islanders did not receive enough votes to be saved and were immediately dumped from the villa. The eliminated Islanders are:
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Jaden Duggar
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Gracyn Blackmore
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Andreina Santos
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TJ Palma
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Austin Shepard
The brutal elimination followed a massive surge in fan engagement. According to Deadline, Love Island USA fans set a new voting record, with the show’s mobile app receiving more than 1 million votes in the first six minutes after the voting window opened. By the time it closed, more than 3.5 million unique users had cast their votes, leading to one of the most unforgettable nights of the season.
