Love Island USA’s Belle-A Walker Speaks Out: Defending Huda and Jeremiah Amid Backlash
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Belle-A Walker, the 22-year-old Islander who was recently dumped from the Love Island USA villa, has spoken out about the backlash surrounding Huda Mustafa and Jeremiah Brown’s relationship. The pair, who coupled up on day 1 and have remained together ever since, have been criticised by fans for appearing closed-off.
According to Belle-A, who was the first Islander to be dumped from the villa after Nic Vansteenberghe chose Cierra Ortega, fans’ sceptical comments "break my heart." She reveals that Huda and Jeremiah became like a support system for her during her time in the villa, with Huda being there to offer emotional support and Jeremiah acting as her wingman.
"Huda and Jeremiah became kind of like my parents in the villa and they definitely helped guide me," Belle-A says. "Huda was there to wipe my tears, and Jeremiah was there to be my wingman in so many different cases. And all of that seemed so genuine and authentic to me."
Belle-A, who coupled up with Nic on day 1 but was left single after bombshell Cierra stole him, admits that she doesn’t "like what I’m hearing" about fans’ criticism of Huda and Jeremiah’s relationship. Despite this, she believes that the pair "owe it to themselves" to "test" their connection.
"I do also know that it’s still early in the process," Belle-A says. "And if one of their heads were turned, it wouldn’t be a crazy thing. I really, really enjoy seeing them together and love their relationship and love what they’ve already built. But I think they also do owe it to themselves to test that connection as well."
Belle-A also praises Huda for being a role model, particularly for single mothers. Huda, who is a 24-year-old mum to a 4-year-old daughter, has been open about her experiences in the villa and has provided representation for single mothers who may not have seen themselves represented on screen before.
"Somebody I’ll never forget is my girl Huda," Belle-A says. "She was there to wipe my tears and remind me of my worth and pick me up when I was feeling down. I will never forget her for that. I am so proud of her going into this. I think it takes so much strength to do what she’s doing, and really, she’s giving representation to all of the other single mamas who maybe have never seen somebody like them on a screen before. She’s giving them a voice too."
New episodes of Love Island USA drop every day of the week (except Wednesday) at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. Fans can stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates from the villa by following PEOPLE’s coverage.
In her interview with PEOPLE, Belle-A provides a unique insight into life inside the Love Island USA villa and offers a defence of Huda and Jeremiah’s relationship. As the show continues to unfold, fans will be keeping a close eye on the developments in the villa and the relationships between the Islanders.
The criticism surrounding Huda and Jeremiah’s relationship has sparked a heated debate among fans, with some expressing concerns that the pair may be too closed-off. However, according to Belle-A, their relationship appears "so genuine and authentic" and she hopes that they will continue to make progress in the villa.
As the series continues, viewers can expect more drama, romance, and surprises from the Love Island USA villa. With Belle-A’s comments providing a new perspective on the show, fans will be eager to see how the relationships between the Islanders continue to evolve.
Belle-A’s interview with PEOPLE provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Love Island USA and the experiences of the Islanders. Her comments on Huda and Jeremiah’s relationship offer a unique perspective on the show and provide a defence of the pair amid backlash from fans.
Source: people.com
