While the “Love Island USA” contestants are coupling up under the Fijian sun, a love for watch parties is in full bloom stateside.

Love Island USA is encouraging viewers to show host Ariana Madix and all of this year’s islanders “kindness and respect” ahead of the season 7 finale scheduled to air on Sunday, July 13. The Peacock dating competition has navigated its share of controversy throughout its seventh season,

Ariana Madix is opening up about the controversies plaguing Love Island USA season 7.After watching a video of the season 7 islanders thanking her for her work this season, Madix fought back tears while discussing the backlash facing this year's contestants.

Ariana Madix fought back tears while responding to Love Island USA season 7's numerous controversies. "It's been a really tough season for a lot of reasons," Ariana, 40, admitted during an emotional interview with Maura Higgins on Love Island USA: Aftersun on Sunday, July 12.