If you haven’t watched Love Island USA Season 6 yet, you’re missing out on one of the best reality TV series in recent years.
While it’s a drama based around spending a few weeks in a stylish and bright villa looking for love, it’s still a TV show, which means its only purpose is to entertain by any means necessary.
That’s exactly what this season does, although one might say the drama takes precedence over the romance.
The drama took center stage this season, with many of the fights between the Islanders garnering significant attention on social media and turning this summer’s U.S. tournament into the biggest of the season yet.
There were a lot of tears and an impactful, well-earned whipping, but there was also joy. Most importantly, there is love.
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With the season finale quickly approaching, we’re following the final four couples, all of whom have had different journeys to get to the finish line.
Shows like this are subjective when it comes to voting because everyone sees things differently.
You could probably see yourself in JaNA, so you can understand her struggles in the villa and want to see her get her happy ending with Kenny.
Or maybe you’ve been in a relationship like Serena and Cordell’s, where the little problems made you stronger.
It’s all subjective, but in the end, one couple is going to win, so let’s take a look at the final four couples to see who’s most likely to win the prize.
Nicole Jackie and Kendall Washington
Look, on the surface, there’s nothing wrong with the pairing of Nicole and Kendall.
Kendall is an OG. First, he was paired with OG Hanna Smith, a relationship that quickly fell apart when he gave up on the idea of getting into a love triangle with the new bombshell.
The relationship in the early villa was up and down, because there were too many unknowns and challenges ahead, that is, explosive events, and he bided his time until someone really excited him.
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That person was Nicole, a bombshell who showed up at the end of the first week and the two instantly bonded.
They weathered some storms, including Nicole turning a quarter-inch head for another bombshell, Miguel Harichi, but when faced with Casa Amor Amor), they passed the test with flying colors.
That’s all well and good, and their pairing is a safe bet, but also a boring one. That’s not a bad thing, but it doesn’t make you excited to vote for them either.
Nicole seems like a very kind person, but Kendall has always been a messy man who thrives on drama, especially during the guy’s time at Casa when he went above and beyond what was necessary and encouraged his brothers to forget Their daughter and went to defy the wilderness.
This feels a little calculated, and I’m not saying Kendall is playing games because only he knows his true intentions. Still, his overzealousness and demeanor after Casa turned many people off to him while he leaned into the narrative of OG girls doing too much (spoiler alert: they didn’t).
At this point, Nicole and Kendall’s love has no chance of winning.
Leah Kateb & Miguel Haric
Leah has had a long Love Island journey, in the sense that the pair she was most committed to fell apart earlier in the summer.
According to social media reports, Leah and Rob’s romance was a hot topic early on, with many fans attracted to the pair’s quirky dynamic. However, when the explosive Olivia Walker shows up and steals Rob the next day, things are fraught from the start.
Rob and Leah find their way back together, but nothing will ever be the same again. They both began brief romances that didn’t last, and then, Leah and Miguel were suddenly connected.
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To be honest, this pairing works.
They’re silly and energetic and play off each other very well. Miguel may be the “player” of the season, but he’s true to himself and the women he pursues, no matter where he’s at or what’s in his head.
You don’t have to like his decision, but he didn’t lie to anyone.
After the massacre at Casa Amor, Leah was an OG who took a very diplomatic approach to the entire situation. She didn’t put too much pressure on Miguel, which probably worked to her advantage. It didn’t take long for him to realize that she was the suitor he was more interested in pursuing.
They’ve been together ever since and you can tell they get along on a basic level, but the love part of their relationship is still to be determined.
They’re the only couple in the final who aren’t officially “closed,” being exclusive to Love Island rather than boyfriend and girlfriend (obviously, that’s different, y’all), but they’re both popular islanders, Will get support from then on.
A vote for them could almost be seen as a vote for who they might be outside of the villa, rather than what they are now. That might not be enough to overshadow other couples.
Jana Craig and Kenny Rodriguez
JaNa Craig has the full Love Island experience.
She had multiple relationships with men who didn’t deserve her, came last in the voting, was almost sent home, only to have the man of her dreams walk into the villa the next day and take her away on one of those dates we Ordinary people never have that.
JaNa puts her heart out and puts her all into Love Island, trying to find meaningful connections while protecting her heart and knowing wholeheartedly that she deserves it.
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When Kenny comes in, he sets his sights on Jana, there are fireworks, and although they’re both a little timid at first, they’re relaxing into their summer romance.
Kenny’s introverted personality was in sharp contrast to Jana’s extroverted and enthusiastic personality, and the two were originally a couple until Kenny went to Casa, drank the trace amount of gulay flowing there, and came back to break Jana’s heart. Final couple.
Look, the debate about whether Kenny was wrong or Jana was overreacting is outdated given where the couple is now, but at this point Jana is hurt and has a right to feel those feelings.
Kenny is entitled to his too, the good thing about both of them is that after the drama is over, they spend some time apart and then get back to each other when their emotions are not so high enough to decompress and move on. .
They eventually decide to move forward together, and with each day spent in the villa, you can see their connection deepening and both becoming more and more comfortable.
The last few days before the finale are perhaps the most expressive of Kenny’s entire stay at the villa, and it’s clear that over time, the friendships he’s formed, and his romance with Jana, he’s been able to do By myself.
The pair had some of the most romantic moments ever on Love Island, including Kenny’s reunion speech, which amounted to wedding vows.
Their fluffy, fun, and effortless romance endears them to many, and they can find their perfect match in both introverts and extroverts alike.
Should Jana and Kenny win Love Island USA season 6? In my opinion, yes. But this season is filled with fan favorites and other equally relatable and attractive couples, so the odds may not be in their favor.
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It’s a cliché to say they’re winning no matter what since they found each other, but honestly, it feels right for these two.
Selena Page and Cordell Beckham
Serena and Cordell are the last couple to be together from the beginning, which makes them very different from the others.
While Cordell was interested in Serena from the first second he met her, it took Serena longer to let her guard down around Cordell. Serena is a slow serve, she’s not a “typical” Love Island participant, she doesn’t go from 0 to 100 in the blink of an eye.
She spent a lot of time getting to know Cordell and even walked out of the relationship at one point, which alone tells you how genuine a person she is. She wanted both herself and Cordell to pursue other connections.
But neither sparks fly with anyone else, and when they get back together after a brief estrangement, the atmosphere changes. So, going into Casa, they were in a good position, which made Cordell’s behavior very difficult for Serena to reconcile.
As is the case with Jana and Kenny, feel free to express your opinions on Cordell’s flirtation with Dia McGee. I certainly have mine, but equally, it makes sense for Serena to be disappointed with how Cordell chose to combine with Serena to explore a new connection!
She was frustrated, embarrassed, and hurt, and had every right to express that. Their row on the dock will go down in the Love Island history books, with Serena reading his dirty laundry and Cordell making her feel every emotion.
When the men discussed the situation with Cordell, he never disparaged Serena, only acknowledged his actions and was deeply concerned about her feelings.
Serena, in all her glory, stands by her principles and stays true to herself and the myriad of emotions she feels. That’s what makes their reunion so special. They both let it all out, understand how the other is feeling, and use that as a basis to repair their relationship in the healthiest way possible.
There are all kinds of winners on Love Island, from the first-day couples to those who’ve been through the rough roads and the much smoother ones. Serena and Cordell’s journey has been a rollercoaster, with a very difficult descent at one point, but they’ve come back and earned their spot among the final couple.
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Their story will be remembered for a long time, and let’s not even talk about Odell Beckham Jr.’s story, because even without his presence and his brother’s support, fans rallied behind the pair and the bond there.
Serena and Cordell have the best chance to win this season, and the victory will be beautiful and worthwhile.
Let me know in the comments who you voted for and who you think will win this awesome season!
