PACIFIC HARBOUR, FIJI: 'Love Island USA' Season 5 kicked off with five couples, but the romance soon started fizzling out with the arrival of new bombshells in the villa. For six weeks, a cast of singles will seek romantic connections in an oceanfront Fijian mansion and aim to stay coupled up to remain eligible for a fan-favourite vote at the end of the series. The winning couple will take home $100,000.
Throughout the season, new cast members will join the villa, challenging the established couples as they try to form connections. However, connections are confirmed to be broken with the arrival of new contestants on the Island. Jasmine Sklavanitis was coupled up with Jason Momoa look-alike Victor Gonzalez but new bombshell Carmen Kocourek stole him.
Victor and Carmen's romance sparks jealousy in Jasmine
Despite Jasmine didn't felt any spark with Victor at first, she left heartbroken when she saw Victor and Carmen's romance. She felt jealous when Victor started showing interest in Carmen, and the two recoupled with each other. Carmen, the winner of the first challenge, got the chance to choose the guy during the previous episode. Carmen picked Victor leaving everyone in the room. Since then, the couple appeared to have a strong bond. But Victor's former flame left a bit disappointed. In the latest episode, Jasmine left in tears when she saw Victor and Carmen together as she also developed feelings for him. But Jasmine opted to move forward and a bold statement of kissing Harrison after being newly single since Carmen stole Victor from her the night before.
Jasmine didn't feel a connection with Victor at first
Victor wanted to find his 'fairytale princess,' but to his dismay, no one stepped over for him. Jasmine was eventually coupled up with Victor in the premiere episode. However, she was seemingly not happy with Victor. She claimed there was no 'initial spark' with Victor. Meanwhile, Victor was amazed after his kiss with Jasmine. Later, the entire cast played a kissing game cut short by host Hyland's arrival. The 'Modern Family' star announced that the islanders had to vote for who they thought was the least compatible couple. Jasmine and Victor get one vote for the least compatible couple. However, the bombshell Carmen's entry changed things. Jasmine remains another unhappy islander as, despite her lack of chemistry with Victor, she felt nervous about his date with a new bombshell.
'Love Island USA' Season 5 debuted on Peacock on Tuesday, July 18, with new episodes streaming daily at 9 pm ET during the premiere week. Following that, catch new episodes every Thursday through Tuesday on Peacock.
