Huda Mustafa has undeniably emerged as the most divisive cast member on Love Island USA season 7, and her reputation may be on the brink of collapse. This season has been filled with controversy, but Huda’s actions have cast a long shadow over the villa. Given the current dynamics, it seems improbable that she will emerge victorious, leading many to question why she has yet to be eliminated from the competition.

While Huda’s reputation faces significant damage, she is not the only cast member embroiled in controversy. Yulissa Escobar was expelled from the villa shortly after a clip resurfaced where she used a racial slur. Unfortunately, the issues surrounding racism did not end there.

Another cast member, Cierra Ortega, was sent home very late in the season. Although the show’s narrator, Iain Sterling, cited a “personal situation,” many fans suspect the reasons are more troubling, especially since Cierra was also found to have used a racist slur multiple times on her social media accounts.

With both Yulissa and Cierra removed from the villa, Huda now stands as the most controversial cast member. Despite her turbulent actions, she has managed to evade elimination, even during times when she isn’t in a couple. There remains a possibility that Huda could mend her fractured reputation before it’s too late.

1 Huda’s Overbearing Possessiveness Towards Jeremiah

Huda’s Intense Start to the Season

Huda began to lose favor with the audience early in the game due to her intense relationship with Jeremiah Brown. Although Love Island USA is fundamentally about exploring new connections, Huda and Jeremiah essentially shut themselves off from others on the very first night. This was followed by Huda’s increasingly possessive behavior.

Each time a new bombshell entered the villa, Huda visibly reacted with distress if they expressed interest in Jeremiah. Such reactions were particularly extreme considering these newcomers likely had no awareness of Huda’s pre-existing relationship. They had no reason to assume that Jeremiah was unavailable, which only amplified the drama.

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The male contestants in the villa were also put off by Huda’s possessiveness. Ace Greene and Nic Vansteenberghe frequently attempted to encourage Jeremiah to adopt a more open approach to the game. They expressed doubts regarding Huda’s intentions, questioning whether she genuinely liked Jeremiah or if she was simply vying for the cash prize.

Huda and Jeremiah’s relationship appeared far from a fairy tale. The two seemed incompatible, yet they were in denial about it. For instance, Huda insisted that Jeremiah share his phone’s location with her, which he felt was unnecessary.

Moreover, Jeremiah expressed concerns about Huda already being a parent. Huda’s jealous reactions towards Jeremiah turned many viewers off, adversely affecting her reputation.

2 Huda’s Claims of Being a “Girl’s Girl” Are Disputed

Huda’s Betrayal of Friendships

Despite Huda’s assertions that the women in Love Island USA season 7 are her friends and that she cherishes them, her actions portray a different narrative. She has not embraced the role of a “girl’s girl,” all while criticizing other cast members for supposedly failing to support one another.

Huda was deeply hurt when America voted for Iris Kendall and Jeremiah to couple up, leaving her alone and feeling vulnerable. When Jeremiah failed to comfort her during this challenging time, she exploded in frustration. The situation worsened when Iris and Jeremiah were selected for a date together.

Although the date was relatively standard by Love Island USA norms, Huda took the opportunity to cast herself as the victim. After inquiring about the date’s events, Huda expressed her discontent to the other women about the new bombshell. Her comments were not only unkind but also hypocritical, especially when she stated:

“Iris moved so weird to me. She hides everything from the damn get-go. She’s over here, ‘I’m a girl’s girl,’ no the f*ck you’re not.”

However, since her relationship with Jeremiah came to an end, Huda has treated her female peers in ways she previously condemned. Huda pulled Pepe Garcia aside for a conversation in front of his partner, Hannah Fields.

This was particularly problematic, given Huda’s claims of friendship with Hannah. A true “girl’s girl” would not betray those she professes to care about.

Additionally, Huda made the decision to bring professional basketball player Chris Seeley back to the villa after Casa Amor. She claimed this was to enable Chelley Bissainthe to explore her connection with Chris while remaining coupled with Ace.

However, Huda’s ulterior motives in wanting to connect with Chris raise questions. If she genuinely aimed to support her friend, she would not have acted with such self-interest.

3 Huda’s Alleged Lip-Syncing of a Racial Slur

The Inappropriate Video That Should Never Have Been Shared

In the midst of numerous allegations surrounding racism this season, Huda has found herself added to the list of Love Island USA stars facing scrutiny. An old TikTok featuring Huda lip-syncing has resurfaced, according to reports from The U.S. Sun. The song in question contains a racial slur, and fans are accusing Huda of mouthing the offensive term.

Although the video appears to have been deleted, many fan accounts continue to circulate it. It remains ambiguous whether Huda was genuinely mouthing the slur or simply leaving her mouth open. Regardless, with her reputation already hanging by a thread, this video has undoubtedly exacerbated the situation.

Fans should never find themselves questioning whether a reality star has used a racial slur. Huda should have exercised better judgment in creating or sharing this TikTok. It is imperative that racial slurs are not tolerated under any circumstances, and Huda should have been more aware of the repercussions.

4 Huda’s Inappropriate Grinding on Chelley’s Partner Ace

Crossing the Line During the Challenge

A significant source of drama in season 7 stemmed from the infamous Love Island USA heart rate challenge, where couples were tasked with increasing the heart rates of the other contestants as much as possible. Unfortunately for Huda, this challenge further tarnished her reputation and strained her friendship with Chelley.

While Chelley and Ace were not officially closed off, they had been nurturing their relationship since the season’s onset, and their bond had grown serious by the time the heart rate challenge arrived.

Chelley didn’t expect much from her friends, but she did anticipate that Huda would demonstrate the same loyalty that Chelley had shown her. Sadly, that was not how the challenge unfolded.

Huda seized the opportunity presented by the heart rate challenge to grind on Ace. She believed her actions were typical for such a challenge, but Chelley felt otherwise. Chelley viewed Huda’s behavior as crossing a significant boundary, and many others in the villa agreed with her sentiments.

Although Huda defended her actions by stating it was merely a challenge and lacked any real meaning, Chelley felt hurt. After all, she and the other women had intentionally avoided engaging with Jeremiah during challenges to respect Huda’s feelings. Why was Huda unable to extend the same courtesy to Chelley?

5 Huda’s Controversial Kiss with Elan Bibas

Every Move Huda Makes Sparks Controversy

During the highly talked-about Casa Amor week, all the women had the opportunity to kiss two of the Casa boys. Huda selected Elan Bibas as one of her kissing choices, which stirred significant reactions among the audience.

Huda, who is Palestinian-American, kissing Elan, who is Jewish, sparked discussions. Rumors circulated that Elan had ties to the IDF, Israel’s military, although these claims are unverified. Some viewers expressed discontent with both Love Island USA for casting Elan and Huda’s decision to kiss him.

Huda’s season has been a rollercoaster of controversies. While some backlash she has faced is justified, particularly regarding her contradictory statements, there are instances where the criticism has been unwarranted. Despite this, Huda may struggle to rehabilitate her public image moving forward.

In the realm of reality TV villains, Huda is likely to leave a lasting impression. Her loud personality and contentious choices have made for compelling television, but the Love Island USA star may not appreciate the responses she receives when she regains access to her phone after the show concludes. It’s hoped that she will take this opportunity to learn from her missteps and grow as a person.