All the shocking drama we didn’t see until after *that* hectic Love Island USA reunion

The Love Island USA season seven reunion was pretty dramatic. But, it turns out there were actually some shocking scenes we didn’t get to see. People are claiming that vitally important moments were actually cut from the final edit. Vanna Einerson wasn’t in season seven for long, but she’s causing a stir post-reunion. Austin Shepard also spoke out about scenes he said were cut from season seven’s episodes.

Vanna claimed she stood up for Olandria

So peacock edited out the islanders sticking up for Olandria for what? Like, what was the reason? Nic, Vanna, Jeremiah, and Pepe spoke up for her and we saw none of it cause they wanted to paint Huda as the victim once again. Imma need Ace to break the nda in his tell all pic.twitter.com/hne3p4ZHLJ

— Bratzdoll (@JasminWalk9022) August 26, 2025

Potentially the most shocking claim to come after the Love Island USA reunion is Vanna saying she stood up for Olandria – but the scenes never made the cut. Olandria and Chelley both said they dealt with racism online from people watching season seven. And, post-show, it’s something that has been raised among the cast members.

During the reunion episode, Huda addressed the situation and said that although she didn’t post on her IG page in support of Olandria, she doesn’t condone racism in any way. But, apparently, more Islanders were keen to stick up for Olandria and their moments didn’t get shown. One person tweeted that “Nic, Vanna, Jeremiah, and Pepe spoke up for her,” but it didn’t make the edit. Vanna also commented on social media that she “stood up for Olandria, but they cut it out too.”

Vanna and Zak fell asleep

As well as airing her sadness over claims her scenes were axed from the final edit, Vanna also shared some snaps to her Instagram Stories. Her posts gave an insight into what filming the Love Island USA season seven reunion was really like. Her IG Stories showed Zak falling asleep, and her eyes pretty much closing during filming…

Austin claims scenes were cut

Austin speak on Ace and Amaya #LoveIslandUSA #loveisland pic.twitter.com/6wKNMiG4TD

— Ray (@TwoVsEvans) August 26, 2025

Appearing on an episode of The Journey Podcast on August 26, Austin lifted the lid on what his Love Island USA season seven experience was like. He said that during the show, people may not have seen a true depiction of Amaya’s real personality. Austin said that another of his co-stars, Ace, “deflected.” He also said: “They didn’t show any of that,” and the final edits made him “look like a d***.” Speaking of himself and Zak, Austin said: “We just looked like a***oles.”

Reality Shrine reached out to Amaya Espinal and NBC for comment. For all the latest reality TV cast member news, scandals, gossip and updates – like Reality Shrine on Facebook.