The villa doors have closed for good on another Love Island couple. Pepe Garcia and Iris Kendall, who stole America’s hearts and finished in fourth place on Love Island USA season 7, have officially called it quits. The split is confirmed, and the aftermath involves rumored infidelity, cryptic Instagram clues, and exclusive statements from both islanders.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Pepe and Iris breakup.
Pepe Garcia Sets the Record Straight
Confirming the news directly to TMZ, Pepe Garcia stated, “Iris and I are not together anymore. That’s just the way it goes.” He quickly addressed the cheating rumors that have been swirling on social media, firmly defending his character.
“My friends and family are the people that support me, they know who I am as a person, and that’s honesty,” Pepe told the outlet. “That’s the biggest, the most important thing.”
Fans Spotted the Red Flags
For dedicated Love Island USA fans, this split doesn’t come as a complete surprise. Sharp-eyed followers noticed the first major red flag: Pepe and Iris unfollowed each other on Instagram. While Pepe’s posts featuring Iris were still live on his feed, she had quietly removed all photos of him from her profile—a classic modern-day sign of a breakup.
Iris Kendall’s Cryptic Clues and Heartfelt Statement
The speculation grew when Iris began posting cryptic content to her Instagram Stories. Most notably, she shared a sunset photo set to Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Silver Springs’—a song famously written by Stevie Nicks about a painful and tumultuous breakup.
The writing was on the wall, and Iris has now broken her silence. In an exclusive statement to E! News, she shared:
“I had hoped to keep this private but I’m so grateful for all of the love and support I’ve received since leaving the villa… The connection that I formed has ended, and while it isn’t how I would have imagined, I will always value the unique experience that we shared.”
She added, “It’s been a difficult transition, but I’m moving forward with hope, gratitude, and positivity for the future.”
From Bombshells to Heartbreak
Pepe and Iris entered the villa as bombshells and quickly formed a strong connection, making their sudden split all the more shocking for their fans. While their Love Island journey has ended, both are clearly focusing on their futures moving forward.
What do YOU think about their split? Were you surprised, or did you see the signs? Let us know in the comments!
