'Love Island USA's Iris and Pepe on Cutting Off TJ and Hannah and Giving Romance a Real-World Shot

8:41 PM , Thu Jul 17, 2025
'Love Island USA's Pepe Garcia and Iris Kendall chat with ET's Brice Sander after the season 7 finale, now streaming on Peacock. The pair reflect on their journey from friends to lovers, confirming this is a legit romance and not just a way to 'survive' on the show. The two explain what pursuing each other means for their futures with their other Villa connections, Hannah Fields and TJ Palma. Iris also opens up about her difficult entry into the show and working to win over Huda Mustafa, whom she now considers a friend. Pepe and Iris will see all their castmates at the soon-to-tape reunion special, airing Aug. 25 on Peacock. 

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