The first elimination of Love Island USA season 7 has arrived, and it’s a dramatic one. Just a few episodes in, relationships are already being tested. Islanders Belle-A Walker and Nic Vansteenberghe seemed to be building a quiet connection early on, but things quickly took a turn. Despite having a strong connection, Belle-A found herself in the middle of a love triangle.
As recoupling loomed, she put her feelings on the line, but things didn’t go the way she expected. After the tense recoupling episode, the original islander Belle-A was unexpectedly sent home, leaving fans stunned as Nic chose to pursue a new connection.
Love Island USA season 7’s Belle-A and Nic had solid chemistry until a newcomer walked in
From the outset, Belle-A and Nic appeared to be building something real. After initially coupling up on Day 1, the pair developed a slow-burning relationship. Although Belle-A expressed a desire to take things slow, it might have caused uncertainty for Nic. However, their mutual connection made them one of the villa’s most loved couples.
Belle-A opened up emotionally and physically, hoping to solidify their bond before the first elimination. But things shifted dramatically when bombshell Cierra Ortega entered the villa. The new bombshell quickly caught Nic’s attention.
A flirty one-on-one in the Hideaway accelerated their connection. Their chemistry was undeniable. And while their connection wasn’t fully clear, it was enough to cast doubt on Nic’s original match. And, for the fact, it left Bella-A visibly concerned and upset.
Nic confessed to Belle-A about his connection to Cierra and ultimately said he was just exploring new relationships. In the end, he took the ultimate plunge.
Belle-A became the first Love Island USA season 7 contestant to be eliminated
In the Love Island USA season 7‘s first recoupling, it was the first time the men had the power to choose. Nic was torn between his original connection with Belle-A and his growing attraction to Cierra. Surprising both Islanders and viewers alike, he ultimately chose Cierra, leaving Belle-A single and, therefore, eliminated from the show.
She became the first Islander to be eliminated and left the villa in season 7. Although Yulissa Esckbar was the first contestant removed from the show due to her racially insensitive comments. Fans were quick to react to Belle-A’s elimination on social media, with many expressing disappointment in Nic’s choice, claiming he prioritized instant gratification over a more meaningful bond.
In a private conversation with other Islanders, Nic described a moment in the villa’s photobooth where Cierra mounted him. His description clashed starkly with the more grounded explanation he gave during the recoupling ceremony. The contradiction didn’t go unnoticed by fans, many of whom took to social media to call out Nic.
nic saying during the recoupling he loved the photobooth moment but when he was talking to ace about it he said she mounted him making it seem like he didn’t want it that’s so fucking shady and weird #loveislandusa
pic.twitter.com/wzB6gs8cEc— heba🫧 (@sunsetheba) June 9, 2025
#love cierra but he only chose her i fear cause she was more sexually open than bella
— heba🫧 (@sunsetheba) June 9, 2025
Fans pointed out that while Belle-A respected boundaries and approached the relationship maturely, Cierra’s more physical approach may have swayed Nic more than he was willing to admit.
As for Nic and Cierra, only time will tell if their steamy start has the strength to last. While they continue to explore their relationship in the villa, the fallout from his decision may linger. With fans watching closely for signs of genuine intimacy or potential regret, the pressure is on for the couple to prove if there’s more than just heat between them.
As Season 7 heats up, the drama is far from over, but for now, Belle-A’s elimination and Nic’s questionable decision have already left a lasting mark.
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