Love Island USA is a popular reality TV show that brings together a group of attractive singles who live in a luxurious villa. Over several weeks, they must couple up, face challenges, and navigate the ups and downs of new romances. The show thrives on dramatic recouplings, surprise bombshell arrivals, and public voting, which keeps both Islanders and viewers on their toes.
Two of the male contestants quickly captured the hearts of viewers: Ace Greene, a self-assured dancer from Los Angeles, and Austin Shepard, a witty pool cleaner from Michigan.
What did Austin say to Ace during one of the Love Island USA episodes?
Austin Shepard and Ace Greene are two of the most talked-about islanders on Love Island USA Season 7. Austin, a 26-year-old pool cleaner from Michigan, quickly made his presence felt in the villa with his flirty and laid-back vibe.
He coupled up with Chelley after a night of unexpected chemistry, and fans have been watching closely as their connection deepens while Austin’s playful banter keeps the villa lively. On the other hand, Ace Greene is a 22-year-old dancer and content creator from Los Angeles.
Known for his charming and confident demeanor, Ace entered the villa with a spark. He made his move on Chelley early on, sharing a flirty reunion since they’d met briefly in New York before the show. This gave him a head start with her, leading to an intense first-night kiss.
“She’s not a chaser type girl” Austin might be the realest on the show😭😭😭 Ace gotta go tho since when did Love Island ever give “slow burner” like….. pic.twitter.com/uL137qNQv6
— jada (@jadaluvee) June 10, 2025
However, Ace didn’t stop there. As new girls arrived in the villa, he didn’t shy away from chasing other connections. He pivoted his attention to Huda, showing he’s not afraid to pursue what he wants—even if it means stirring some villa drama. His boldness and charm have made him a hot topic of discussion.
Just after Ace and Chelley started hanging out, Austin told him during one of the episodes of Love Island USA:
She’s not a chaser type girl..
In the meantime, while he did connect with Chelley at first, he ultimately did not choose her as his main partner and decided to explore other connections instead.
Who did Ace end up choosing eventually in Love Island USA?
During the fire pit recoupling in Episode 6 of Love Island USA, Ace Greene made a surprising twist by choosing new bombshell Amaya Espinal instead of sticking with Chelley Bissainthe or Huda Mustafa. He explained on-camera (via Soap Central):
I’m really excited to share a bed with this person… explore our connection… [She’s] ambitious, outgoing, and very assertive.
He later explained that Amaya “made him laugh“, and further, he found her “gorgeous” and felt excited to explore their developing chemistry.
Ace had built chemistry with Chelley, even surprising viewers with their pre-existing connection from New York. But by choosing Amaya, he shifted the villa’s dynamics, leaving fans questioning if it was a strategic game move or genuine emotion.
However, in Episode 7, Ace asked Amaya not to call him “babe” or hold his hand in public. He said these were boundaries that needed to be respected.
What Amaya considered a harmless part of her everyday banter—often using “babe”—Ace viewed as carrying romantic weight, which sparked tension.
Their talk escalated quickly as Amaya got emotional and walked away frustrated, feeling like she was being “shaped” or criticized for being herself .
Later, an emotionally shaken Amaya withdrew to Huda, seeking comfort after Ace declined to snuggle, showing that the issue hit her harder than it might seem.
Ace and Amaya are at a turning point—he’s trying to set relationship norms, but the result is very confusing and hurting Amaya. Their storyline has become one of the season’s most debated: whether Ace is firm or overly prescriptive, and whether Amaya’s authenticity is being stifled.
Love Island USA is now streaming on Peacock.
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