This review of Love Island USA Season 7, Episode 21 talks about the crazy Casa Amor twist. But did Olandria and Nic deserve it?

There's no doubt that Love Island Usa season 7 has been full with drama, especially with the much-anticipated entrance of Casa Amor. This curveball always changes the game by testing old relationships and bringing in new temptations. After viewing episode 21 of Love Island USA, though, I'm not sure if the producers have gone too far, especially with the unexpected double dumping of Olandria and Nic in episode 20. The way episode 21 ended that cliffhanger made me feel both good and bad about how this season has been handled.

Ariana Madix, the host, promised "more twists and turns to Casa than ever before," and she wasn't lying. This year's Casa Amor was different from previous years because it said that all Islanders were single and that everyone would go back to the main villa, no matter who they were with. This structure elevated the stakes right away, but getting rid of two original Islanders right away, Amaya and TJ at first, and subsequently Olandria and Nic, felt very unfair. It seemed less like a test of connections and more like a punishment for those who didn't find a new spark within hours.

Episode 20 had us on the edge of our seats as Olandria got into a strange black SUV with Nic, which led to a lot of fan hypotheses. Would they be sent to a secret place to hide? A new house? Or were they really gone? Episode 21 finally provided us some answers, but they weren't very good ones. I adore a good surprise, but this twist felt a little too planned out, even for a show like Love Island USA.

The Shocking Truth About Olandria and Nic's "Dumping" in Episode 21 of Love Island USA

The producers messed with our feelings, but was it worth it?

What will happen to Olandria and Nic was the biggest question coming into Love Island USA episode 21? After saying goodbye with tears in their eyes in episode 20, viewers were hopeful when they saw Olandria get into the SUV with Nic. I was hoping for a romantic relationship between Nic and Landria to grow in a private villa, or maybe a dramatic return to face their exes, Taylor and Cierra. What we got was a little disappointing, but it was still a twist.

In Episode 21, we found out that Olandria and Nic were transferred to a different, smaller property, but not to get together. Instead, they were able to see the main villa from a distance, giving them an almost all-knowing view of their exes and the new bombshells. This seemed like a typical Love Island USA tactic to make things as dramatic as possible when they finally came back. It wasn't the romantic twist that many people wanted, but it does build up a spectacular fight.

At first, I felt both relieved and angry. Thankful that two original Islanders weren't just thrown out of Casa Amor after a short period, yet angry that their emotions were being played with. The show made it look like someone was definitely going to be cut, but then it turned out to be false. While this kind of producer interference is typical, it can occasionally hurt the real connections we want to see. I wonder if much of what we perceive is really natural.

The new rules at Casa Amor are good and bad for the Islanders.

The "Everyone Is Single" twist adds extra stress.

The change this season on Casa Amor, where all Islanders are single from the start, is a big risk. In the past, only people who got together with a bombshell would come back, which made it plain that they had to be loyal or make a choice. This year, though, the pressure to find a partner is really high because if you don't, you'll be kicked out right away. Islanders who could have deep ties to the main villa but have to "explore" to avoid being dumped face a harsh reality.

This dilemma is shown by the way Olandria and Nic were thrown away. Olandria and Taylor were quite close, and Nic and Cierra were getting along well. They weren't eliminated because they didn't connect in the main villa; they were eliminated because they couldn't make a fresh connection in Casa Amor under a lot of time pressure. This is not what Casa Amor is usually for, which is to test existing relationships, not punish fidelity. It didn't seem fair, and I can only image how stressed the Islanders feel.

On the other side, the rule that everyone must go back to the villa, whether they are with someone or not, is an interesting change. We won't miss out on how Islanders who stayed loyal but found out their partner had gone on will respond. This will definitely cause some big fights and emotional ramifications in the next episodes. It's a risky option that might either make this season one that people will remember for a long time or turn off fans who like things to be more clear.

What This Change Means for Taylor and Cierra in the Main Villa

The villa will be rocked by the return of Olandria and Nic.

The "secret villa" revelation by Olandria and Nic will have the most effect on Taylor and Cierra. The audience understands that a storm is coming, even though the people in the show think their partners have been dumped. Taylor is especially at risk because she didn't know Olandria had been "sent home." Cierra, who was "really happy" with Nic before Casa Amor, will also have to make a tough choice. The show is getting up for a classic Love Island USA fight, and I'm here for the drama, even though I feel bad for the Islanders who are participating.

After episode 21's reveal, the ideas that Olandria and Nic switched villas to confront their partners or that they will be discovered during the next recoupling appear more likely. This makes the game more strategic, which is both exciting and a little scary. It makes Islanders doubt every new person they meet and every encounter they have, as they know their past could come back to haunt them. Even if it entails some heartbreak along the road, the program is good at keeping us wondering.

I think that the unveiling of Olandria and Nic's prolonged presence will be a big deal, maybe even more so than past Casa Amor recouplings. It will be interesting to see how Taylor and Cierra respond, and if their new relationships will survive the reappearance of their previous lovers. This twist keeps the emotional stakes very high, and I'm already getting ready for the consequences.

What I Want From The Rest Of Love Island USA Season 7

I'm ready for more real connections in the middle of all this chaos.

Even though I don't agree with some of the producers' choices, I'm still interested in Love Island USA season 7. The show still has interesting character interactions and surprising plot twists. As Casa Amor comes to an end, I hope to see more real friendships and fewer forced eliminations. The best part of Love Island USA is seeing actual relationships grow under stress, not random turns that seem like they were made just to shock people.

The program is good at making memorable moments, and I think the Islanders have enough personality and chemistry to carry it without frequent outside help. I'm looking forward to seeing how Olandria and Nic's homecoming changes the villa and whether any of the new Casa Amor relationships will last. In the end, I want the Islanders to find love or at least some good friends in the middle of all the craziness.

Every day at 9 PM ET, except on Wednesdays, Love Island USA season 7 airs on Peacock.