Love Island USA Season 7 concluded on July 13, 2025, with summer’s most-watched dating show creating a new generation of social media stars. A new study by the influencer platform Heepsy analyzed Instagram follower growth for Love Island USA Season 7 contestants to identify which islanders gained the most social media popularity.

The research tracked Instagram follower gains during the 30-day period leading up to the July 13, 2025, finale, when Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were named winners. The study focused exclusively on Instagram growth as the primary metric, while also collecting background information, including age, hometown, occupation, and current follower counts, to provide context for the rankings.

Here’s a look at the top 10 Love Island USA 2025 contestants by Instagram follower growth:

Name	Age	IG Followers	Follower Gains
Huda Mustafa	24	2.8M	2.4M
Amaya Espinal	25	2.5M	2.2M
Chelley Bissainthe	27	1.3M	959K
Olandria Carthen	27	1.0M	870K
Jose ‘Pepe’ Garcia	27	774K	707K
Cierra Ortega	25	856K	693K
Jeremiah Brown	25	747K	670K
Nicolas Vansteenberghe	24	773K	608K
Ace Greene	22	1.4M	529K
Iris Kendall	25	705K	503K

You can access the complete research findings here.

Huda Mustafa takes the first position as the most followed Love Island USA contestant, gaining 2.4M new Instagram followers during the show’s final month. The 24-year-old fitness coach from Raleigh, North Carolina,now has 2.8M total followers, making her the most popular islander on social media despite not winning the competition.

Amaya Espinal ranks second with 2.2M new followers added during her path to victory. The 25-year-old registered nurse from New York currently has 2.5M total Instagram followers. In addition to massive growth on social media, Amaya also secured $100K in a split prize as a co-winner.

Chelley Bissainthe captures third position in social media growth rankings. The 27-year-old day trader from Orlando, Florida, gained 958,569 new followers during the last month of the show. Chelleys now has 1.3M total followers on Instagram.

Olandria Carthen secures fourth place with her blue-collar background and Southern charm resonating strongly with viewers. The 27-year-old from Decatur, Alabama, working in the elevator and escalator industry, attracted 870,221 new followers. With this, Olandria has reached a total of 1M Instagram followers.

Jose ‘Pepe’ Garcia captures fifth position by building a strong international following. The retired professional basketball player and personal trainer added 706,746 new followers during his time on the show. The 27-year-old from Madrid, Spain, has accumulated 774,000 IG followers.

Cierra Ortega ranks sixth. The 25-year-old brand partnerships and talent manager from Arizona is now followed by 692,898 more people. The experience in influencer marketing likely helped Cierra in creating engaging content throughout her time on the show. Cierra’s current Instagram fanbase amounts to 856,000.

Jeremiah Brown holds seventh place in Instagram follower growth. The model and the caterer attracted 670,133 new followers during their Love Island journey. The 25-year-old from Seattle, Washington, currently has 747,000total IG followers.

Nicolas Vansteenberghe secures eighth position, attracting audience interest with his healthcare profile and modeling background. The 24-year-old registered nurse and model from Jacksonville, Florida, added 607,646 new followers. Nicolas now has a strong online presence with 773,000 IG followers.

Ace Greene takes ninth place, having started with the most followers. The dancer and content creator gained 529,141 new followers during the show. The 22-year-old from Los Angeles, California, has now hit 1.4 milliontotal Instagram followers. As the youngest contestant, his dancing background potentially helped him connect with younger audiences.

Iris Kendall completes the top 10 with her beauty industry background, which usually appeals to online audiences. The influencer and spray tan artist gained 502,786 new followers during the last few weeks of the show. The 25-year-old from Calabasas, California, now has 705,000 total IG followers.