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| Huda Mustafa, 'Love Island USA'. Credir: Ben Symons/Peacock |
Admit it—your screen time has gone up this summer, and we both know why. Love Island USA Season 7 isn’t just delivering steamy hookups, shocking twists, and jaw-dropping recouplings. It’s giving us what every good reality series needs: a villain. And not just any villain. We're talking about Huda Mustafa—the unapologetically bold, emotionally charged, love-her-or-hate-her icon who’s turning the villa upside down one eyebrow raise at a time.
In the grand tradition of reality TV pot-stirrers like Jax Taylor (Vanderpump Rules) and Samantha Riehl (Farmer Wants a Wife), Huda has carved out her own space in the chaos. She’s not here to play it safe, be everyone’s bestie, or stay in the background. From the moment she walked into that luxury villa in Fiji, she’s been locked in, eyes on the prize—whether that prize is Jeremiah Brown or just screen domination.
Let’s be real: Huda had us hooked from the first episode. She zeroed in on Jeremiah with laser focus, declaring their connection as “mom and dad” levels of emotional maturity—just days into knowing him. Did it raise eyebrows? Yes. Was it territorial? Absolutely. And yet, we couldn’t look away. That intense claim of emotional bonding, layered with the irony that she hadn't even shared her most personal truth—that she’s a mom—gave her entire arc an extra edge. That kind of complex emotional gameplay is rare. She may have been playing a risky hand, but it made for compelling TV.
The revelation that Huda was keeping her daughter a secret wasn’t just a plot twist—it was a real moment that sparked fan debate. Was she hiding something? Or was she just protecting a part of herself in a high-pressure game where trust is currency? Whatever the reason, her confession was raw, and her timing? Strategic. You don’t get to be a reality TV icon without knowing when to hold back and when to drop a truth bomb.
But of course, what’s a villain without confrontation? Huda’s icy stares and marked territory drama reached boiling point the moment bombshell Cierra Ortega showed interest in Jeremiah. Instead of stepping back or letting things play out naturally, Huda went full alpha—hovering, watching, interrupting, and letting Cierra know exactly where the invisible lines were drawn. Calling Jeremiah “baby” in front of Cierra was no accident—it was a power move. And you know what? It worked.
Yet the layers of Huda’s game don’t end there. Her scuffle with Olandria Carthen added a new shade to her character. Her reaction to a fairly neutral moment at the fire pit turned into a full-blown emotional spectacle. Was it justified? Maybe not. Was it calculated? Likely. But it once again placed her at the center of attention, proving that even when the moment isn’t about her—she makes it about her. And whether you call it manipulation or survival, it keeps us watching.
Through it all—every confrontation, every side-eye, every dramatic pause—Huda’s resilience is perhaps her most villainous superpower. When Jeremiah started exploring connections with other girls like Iris Kendall and Andreina Santos, most people might’ve backed off or broken down. Huda? She doubled down. Her emotional control and mental strength to keep moving forward, despite public criticism and private rejection, says more than a thousand dramatic villa arguments ever could.
Let’s not forget, reality TV villains aren’t evil—they’re essential. They shake up the status quo, challenge the comfort zones, and make sure that nothing is ever predictable. Huda isn’t just a disruptor—she’s a masterclass in reality television narrative. Her presence forces every Islander to reevaluate their alliances and strategies. Even the audience is left wondering: is she playing for love, for the game, or for the spotlight?
One thing’s for sure: she’s winning the storyline. As viewers, we need someone who gets under our skin, someone who stirs the cocktail of chaos and vulnerability, and someone who never lets things go stale. This season, Huda Mustafa is serving all that with a side of spicy comebacks and teary-eyed drama.
So, whether you’re rooting for her downfall or secretly hoping she outlasts everyone else, admit it—Love Island USA wouldn’t be the same without her. Huda isn’t just a contestant; she’s the drama, the spectacle, the villain... and possibly the most entertaining thing to hit reality TV in a long time.
New episodes of Love Island USA drop daily (except Wednesdays) at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. And you better believe we’ll be watching every second of her next move.
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