Love Island USA’s Jeremiah Breaks Silence on Huda, Betrayal, and Viral ‘Mamacita’ Moment

Jeremiah returned to the real world with more than just a suitcase. After being unexpectedly dumped from Love Island USA, the fan-favorite islander is reflecting on his time in the villa—from his intense connection with Huda to the explosive “mamacita” moment that took social media by storm. In his first full sit-down interview since leaving the show, Jeremiah revealed raw insights into what went wrong, how he’s healing, and what he plans to do next.

“Honestly, I’m just grateful,” Jeremiah said, opening up about the whirlwind of emotions that followed his sudden exit. “At first, there was anger. Betrayal. But now, it’s just gratitude. That’s all I can say.”

His exit shocked many viewers who expected him to go much further in the season. But for Jeremiah, the writing had been on the wall. Watching the episodes after the fact only confirmed what he suspected—that his connection with Huda wasn’t as strong as he believed, and perhaps more importantly, that he had overstayed.

“I definitely stayed a little longer than I should have,” he admitted. “When America did what they did, I was like, ‘Shout out to them.’ It needed to happen.”

One moment that didn’t go unnoticed was the now-viral “mamacita” exchange between Huda and Nic—an awkward yet hilarious back-and-forth that ended in the reveal that Huda has a daughter. TikTok lit up with remixes of the moment, but for Jeremiah, it raised serious questions.

“That is comedy gold,” he laughed. “But yeah, I kind of wish she had told me about her daughter earlier. I see both sides. I get why she didn’t—when you lead with that, that’s all people see. But it’s still a big thing to keep from someone.”

That conversation was one of many that caused fans to scrutinize Huda’s presence on the show, with some accusing her of playing a game rather than pursuing a genuine connection. Jeremiah now says the kiss on the forehead before he left the villa was the final goodbye.

“Watching it back and hearing the things she’s said… that’s just not someone I want to associate with, respectfully,” he explained.

The decision to eliminate Jeremiah instead of other contestants sparked confusion. He said the reasoning given to him felt thin—something about not wanting others to repeat early mistakes.

“In my humble opinion, they just wanted me out,” he said bluntly. “But I get it. It’s a game show. Strategy is part of it.”

Speaking of strategy, fans have been quick to identify one contestant, Ace, as the apparent mastermind pulling strings behind the scenes. Online memes now depict Ace as Regina George from Mean Girls, with the other guys cast as her minions.

“It got so high school so fast,” Jeremiah said, laughing. “I didn’t expect that at all. It was like, ‘Are we playing Love Island or Big Brother?’”

Even after his departure, drama inside the villa continued. Alandria quickly moved on to a new connection in Casa Amor, prompting Jeremiah to admit the moment stung.

“Damn. That hurt,” he said. “But good for her. That’s what she’s supposed to do.”

Fans have also speculated about behind-the-scenes relationships, including theories that Ace and Shel were already a couple before entering the villa. Jeremiah didn’t confirm any of those rumors but noted their bond felt genuine from his perspective.

“I didn’t see anything fake with them,” he said. “They weren’t even coupled up for three weeks and still did cute things.”

Despite the tension and betrayal, Jeremiah is leaving the experience with optimism—and maybe even unfinished business with another islander, Adrina.

“If she walks out single, I’m definitely going to be like, ‘What’s the word?’” he said with a grin. “I’d like to see where that goes.”

Still, the backlash surrounding certain contestants, particularly Huda, has sparked online toxicity. Jeremiah, ever grounded, urged fans to remember the humanity behind the show.

“It was a crazy social experiment. There’s no right or wrong way to do things,” he said. “If someone didn’t vibe with me, that’s cool. But these are real people with real emotions.”

As for what’s next, Jeremiah isn’t rushing anything. He’s focused on reconnecting with family and taking in the magnitude of the past few weeks.

“Even this interview, I’m still wrapping my head around it,” he said. “I’m just me, trying to process it all.”

Jeremiah hinted at upcoming visits with fellow castmates—particularly Charlie, Pepe, and Jaylen—and expressed excitement about seeing where those friendships might go in the real world.

“Jaylen’s got over a million followers after just two days in the villa,” he said, genuinely happy. “He’s one of the kindest dudes I met.”

In the end, Jeremiah isn’t walking away empty-handed. If anything, he’s walking away wiser, funnier, and with his integrity intact.

“I stayed true to myself,” he said. “And that’s all I can ask for.”