Love Island USA wrapped up another season this week on Sunday, July 21, 2024, as it crowned Serena and Kordell as its season 6 winners. The segment celebrated each of the couples as they were sent on their final dates and had to write letters to each other about their time on the show.
As Kendall struggled with coming up with ideas to express his love for his partner Nicole, Miguel helped him, and together, the two came up with a speech that left several cast members in tears. While the cast was sold on the speech, the internet was divided by it. Chiming in on Kendall's speech, one person wrote on X:
"I'll give Kendall his 8.5s for that speech.. #loveislandusa"
"Skipped to the end of Kendall’s speech and it was actually so cute? the “or never” got me. #loveislandusa," a fan commented.
"ngl, Kendall and Nicole ate with that speech, I need to give them there 10 #loveislandUSA," a tweet read.
Several Love Island USA season 6 fans were unimpressed by the cast member's speech and noted that he needed Miguel's help to express his love for Nicole:
"Miguel having to tell Kendall what to write down in his speech for Nicole once again this man’s ego getting in the way because she didn’t say I love you back immediately. Ughhh #loveislandusa," a person wrote.
"The fact that kendall can easily say i love you to nicole, but had to get MIGUEL of all people to ghostwrite the beginning of his speech tells me everything i need to know #LoveIslandUSA," a fan commented.
"Not them having to help Kendall out with his speech. How are you in love with her but can’t think of anything to write? #loveislandusa," a tweet read.
Love Island USA season 6 fans further said:
"Kendall looks so performative in his speech. #loveislandusa #loveIsland," a person wrote.
"Ok even as much as I dislike Kendall that end of his speech made me cry too damn #LoveIslandUSA," a fan commented.
"I have never laid eyes on something so beautiful": Kendall praises Nicole in his Love Island USA season 6 finale speech
In Love Island USA season 6 episode 36, Nicole and Kendall went on their final date, after which the two expressed their love for one another in the form of a speech much like the rest of the cast.
Kendall started his speech by recalling the day Nicole entered the villa as a bombshell during the initial days of the season.
"Looking back at the moment we first met, still gives me the chills. When I heard the sound of your high heels getting closer to me, you then took my blindfold off me. Until this day, I have never laid eyes on something so beautiful," Kendall said.
The Love Island USA season 6 islander added that he didn't think he would meet someone who understood and accepted him. He added that it was the "little things" that drew him closer to Nicole. Kendall complimented Nicole and commented on how she made him feel like he was the "only man" for her.
"Nicole Danielle Jacky, when I say these words, I mean them. I love you, Nicole," Kendall stated.
For the unversed, earlier in the episode, Nicole was hesitant about telling Kendall that she loved him. Referring to that, Kendall added that he would be "ready" whenever she felt comfortable expressing her true feelings, regardless of how long it took. He added that even if she never said the three magical words to him, he would still always be there for her.
Love Island USA season 6 fans took to social media to chime in on the speech and had conflicting views. While some people praised the male islander for expressing himself, others criticized him for needing Miguel's help.
Episodes of Love Island USA season 6 are available to stream on Peacock.