Love Island USAseason 7 episode 31 saw the baby challenge return to the series,testing relationships and pushing the Islanders to have tough conversationsas another elimination looms. ThroughoutLove Island USAseason 7, the Islanders had several different challenges, but the baby challenge tested them in completely different ways.Reeling from Cierra Ortega’s shocking departure, the Islanders needed a bit of fun.
As Nic Vansteenberghe was trying to decide how hefelt about his connection with Olandria Carthen, she was also considering their relationship more as their renewed connection solidified. While Nic seemed hurt after Cierra’s departure,coming back to Olandria over and over again started to seem like a sign. With Chelley Bissainthe and Ace Greene pushing them both forward, the pair reconnected.
While other Islanders, like Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, worked through their newfound connections,others like Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeleynavigated the new elements of their relationship after the most recent recoupling.The Islanders seemed ready to move in a new direction, and the challenge allowed themselves to dive into a new layer of their relationships, even with an elimination looming.
The Baby Challenge Left The Islanders Exploring Deeper Connections
They All Took The Robotic Babies Seriously
Although the baby challenge hasn’t been a part ofLove Island USAin the past, the originalLove Island UKhas used it as a part of the Islanders experiences before. With the Islanders being woken up in the morning with baskets at the foot of their beds,the robotic babies weren’t just a potential look into the future, but a challenge.
Each couple had to take care of one (or two) robotic babies to the best of their abilities, andwould be scored through the simulator’s internal system to either pass or failas parents.For some, like Ace & Chelleyor Pepe Garcia & Iris Kendall who both cared for twins, it was a tough challenge. Others, like Huda and Nic, seemed like naturals.
Throughout the day, the Islanders got a taste of what it could be like in their futures with kids,which opened them all up to deeper conversations. With healthy, interesting conversations between Ace & Chelley about their future, Chris & Huda about her difficulties in remembering being a single mother, andNic & Olandria about what they want, the challenge opened the Islanders up.
One Couple Got The Chance To Visit The Hideaway
The Hideaway Opened For The First Time This Season
Throughout the day, it was clear that things were heating up between Bryan and Amaya after their recent recoupling breakthrough. While both were hesitant in some moments, they were natural with one another and seemed excited to continue advancing their relationship. With the pair opening up about kids and their future plans,it was clear they were ready to take the next step.
When a text came through to the Islanders about the Hideaway being open for the first time this season, they had to pick one couple for some private time together.Bryan and Amaya were chosen quickly, and the rest of the Islanders seemed excited to see them off. The couple should use their time wisely with aLove Island USAelimination looming.
Love Island USAairs every night at 9 p.m. EDT on Peacock, except for Wednesdays.
