The summer heat arrived early on Peacock 's Love Island USA Season 7 premiere, which aired on Tuesday with a 40-minute delay, high-stakes drama, and an off-screen scandal that has fans calling for a contestant's removal.

The reality dating show kicked off its newest season with a familiar formula—a tropical villa, 10 attractive singles, and immediate chemistry. Host Ariana Madix returned to guide the contestants through a new twist: Islanders were encouraged to "let their lips do the talking" by kissing potential partners before coupling up.

Delays and a Steamy Start

The cast includes Huda Mustafa, Belle-A Walker, Yulissa Escobar, Chelley Bissainthe and Olandria Carthen for the women, and Nicolas Vansteenberghe, Taylor Williams, Austin Shepard, Ace Greene and Jeremiah Brown for the

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