While the “Love Island USA” contestants are coupling up under the Fijian sun, a love for watch parties is in full bloom stateside.

Ariana Madix fought back tears while responding to Love Island USA season 7's numerous controversies. "It's been a really tough season for a lot of reasons," Ariana, 40, admitted during an emotional interview with Maura Higgins on Love Island USA: Aftersun on Sunday, July 12.

Love Island USA is encouraging viewers to show host Ariana Madix and all of this year’s islanders “kindness and respect” ahead of the season 7 finale scheduled to air on Sunday, July 13. The Peacock dating competition has navigated its share of controversy throughout its seventh season,

LOS ANGELES — “Love Island USA” will crown the winning couple of its seventh season Sunday evening, culminating a tumultuous summer full of explosive breakups and shock exits.

As the Love Island USA season 7 finale is just around the corner, take look back at this season's most controversial moments amid high-tension drama and questionable pasts