"I'm done shipping them" — Love Island USA fans criticize Serena for misleading Kordell

Love Island USA has delivered romance, drama, and scandal in its latest season. Eligible singles entered the Fijian villa to try their luck at love. As they connected and coupled up, new singles were introduced into the mix to test the compatibility of the existing pairs. While some couples hit it off immediately, others took their time to feel the spark.

Among the couples were Serena and Kordell, who paired together on day one of the show. Kordell was infatuated with her and wanted to see their relationship progress, but Serena hesitated to indulge, stating she did not feel a romantic attraction. However, their relationship evolved, and Serena confessed that she fancied Kordell romantically.

In the latest episode, which aired on June 25, Love Island USA contestants were asked to decide if they wanted to stay with their current partner or explore other connections. Fans were surprised to see Serena choose to meet someone else rather than stay with Kordell. They took to X to express their views on the switch-up.

"I'm so tired of Serena omg. She keeps hurting Kordell and I cannot take this any longer omg. I'm done shipping them. I need a bombshell for Kordell immediately #LoveIslandUSA," one fan said.

Love Island USA season 6 fans were unhappy with the treatment meted out to Kordell since he gave Serena all his attention despite her unpleasant demeanor.

"That's Serena last time playing in Kordell face!!! I'm not even joking anymore #LoveIslandUSA," wrote another fan.

"Kordell is not only handsome he is the sweetest man in the villa, Serena is so weird for playing with his feelings like this #loveislandusa," one person wrote.

"Everytime serena in her redemption arc she does some f**ked up sh*t to kordell for no reason omg...why cant she just vibe WTF #loveislandusa," another person wrote.

Some fans predicted Serena would be voted off the Love Island USA villa for her indecisive behavior with Kordell.

"Serena. You will pay for your crimes #loveislandusa," said one person.

"Serena if this results in Kordell going home you will be right behind him. Trust! Playing games with him for what?? #loveislandusa," a fan commented.

Other fans took to X to state they knew Serena was not completely invested in her relationship with Kordell and stayed with him to avoid eviction.

"I knew the second Serena did that 180 and went back to Kordell it wasn't going to end well. She never liked that boy, she just wanted to be safe until she had the chance to jump ship #loveislandusa," another fan wrote.

"Serena would have never been in this predicament if she was honest and never went back to Kordell when he was feeling Nicole #loveislandusa," another person commented.

"There's something about Kordell that Serena isn't feeling and that's perfectly fine and she was right to end it before, but to 'rebuild' something, get his hopes up and use him as a placeholder knowing he really likes her is messed up. #loveislandusa," one fan said.

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Serena and Kordell's journey so far in Love Island USA season 6

Serena and Kordell connected on the first night of Love Island USA. Although ex-participant Coye was Serena's first pick, she coupled up with Kordell after Coye chose to be with fellow co-star JaNa. As the show progressed, other couples grew closer and developed a stronger bond. However, Serena felt the romantic spark was missing from her relationship with Kordell.

Whenever Kordell tried to describe his feelings, Serena branded them as "scripted." She consistently grew aloof, which worried Kordell. Their relationship lacked the intimacy that the other couples displayed. When 'bombshell' Nicole expressed her desire to explore a connection with Kordell, Serena felt uncomfortable.

Serena told her Love Island USA partner she was interested in him and wanted to see their relationship flourish. This prompted Kordell to pick Serena at the recoupling over Nicole, whom he was drawn to.

At the same time, Serena went ahead and tested her connection with 'bombshell' Miguel. Kordell appeared confused about his status with Serena, but the latter reassured him that she did not perceive them as the "friendship couple" anymore. She added that she was romantically attracted to him and did not feel such an attraction to anyone else.

In the latest episode, Kordell felt blindsided and misled when Serena chose to explore other options despite reassuring him of her feelings.

"I do feel stupid. I feel, like, I was played," said Kordell.

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Love Island USA season 6 airs every night, except Wednesdays, at 9 pm ET only on Peacock.