The saga has officially reached a turning point for Jeremiah Brown and Huda Mustafa as their romantic journey on Love Island USA takes a dramatic turn.

Following Jeremiah’s unexpected elimination from the Love Island USA villa during the episode that aired on June 22, the couple’s tumultuous breakup unfolded in an emotional exchange, culminating in a heartfelt hug as they bid farewell. This moment, although poignant, does not signify a reconciliation. Jeremiah has made it abundantly clear that he has zero intentions of rekindling their romance outside the confines of the Peacock reality show.

In an exclusive statement to E! News, he articulated his feelings candidly: “Respectfully, no. She’s an amazing person, and I genuinely wish her the best, but I’m not interested in pursuing a friendship or anything beyond that. So, I’m good as I am.” His words reflect a firm resolve to move on from their past relationship.

When asked about his reluctance to reconcile, Jeremiah shared that watching the episodes back revealed a side of Huda that he found troubling. He expressed a desire to give his past self some advice, suggesting that he should have distanced himself from her sooner. “Watching some of the episodes, I thought to myself, ‘Run, run, get up,'” the 25-year-old disclosed, indicating his discomfort with certain things Huda had said during their time together.