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In the latest episode of Love Island USA Aftersun, released on Saturday, July 13, host Maura Higgins reflected on the drama that unfolded in the Fijian villa last week. Tensions were high after viewers witnessed four surprising eliminations and the arrival of season 5's Golden Boy, 'bombshell' Harrison
Maura gathered the 'dumped' islanders — Daia, Liv, Catherine, and Caine — to discuss their experiences on the show. Daia confessed that she pursued Kordell since she could not see a romantic connection between him and his Love Island USA partner, Serena. Although Kordell initially reciprocated her feelings, he quickly shifted his attention to Serena after returning to the main villa.
Despite breaking up with him, Daia felt Kordell was a good person. In episode 27, Kordell coupled up with Serena, leading to Daia's elimination. Maura played the goodbye messages for her, where the Love Island USA couple thanked her for being a part of their journey and helping them recognize their feelings for each other. Netizens took to X to express that the couple's messages were "sweet."
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"Serena and Kordell left Daia a goodbye message. That was nice. #loveislandusa #AfterSun"
"Aww that was sweet of Serena leaving a message for Daia #loveislandusa," another fan wrote.
"Serena's goodbye message to Daia is nice but idc!! Kordell was sweet! Basically saying thank you for helping me realize it was Serena #loveislandusa," a netizen commented.
Viewers of the Peacock show saw Serena's breakdown after Kordell returned to the main villa coupled up with Daia. She felt betrayed and misled, refusing to reunite with him. Therefore, when fans saw Serena's heart-warming message for Daia, they praised her in the X posts.
"Serena better than me. I wish I would send Daia a farewell message. But, she won the war so no hard feelings #loveislandusa #loveisland," one fan commented.
"Serena literally recorded such a sweet message for Daia. She clearly has no ill feelings towards her. She's GONE. Leave the woman alone #loveislandusa," another person wrote.
"Awww Serena's message to Daia saying she loves her. I saw Daia's live yesterday and she said they did really love each other and I believe it. #loveislandusa," one person mentioned.
Some Love Island USA fans felt uncomfortable with Kordell's message where he thanked Daia for reuniting him with Serena. They recalled their turbulent relationship on the show and wondered if his words were genuine.
"Kordell is reading off a script bye," one fan commented.
"Daia cheesing in that screen when she heard Kordell's message to her. I'm convinced she wasn't listening cause the way he played in her face like that #loveislandusa," a viewer wrote on X.
"Kordell said thank u daia for making me realize im in love with serena #loveislandusa," another fan wrote.
Love Island USA stars Serena and Kordell leave farewell messages for Daia
Daia met Love Island USA co-star Kordell at Casa Amor. Although Kordell already had a strong connection with Serena since the begining of the show, he decided to explore his options. He immediately hit it off with Daia. With time, their bond grew deeper and stronger. They were often shown kissing and having intimate moments.
Soon, a clip from Casa Amor was sent to the female islanders at the main villa, showing Kordell and Daia's close moments. Serena was appalled to see the clip.
When he returned with Daia, Serena humiliated him for betraying her and misleading her with his fake promises. She broke up with him and refused to get back together. However, Kordell realized his mistake and acknowledged his feelings for Serena. He pleaded with her for another chance, vowing to make it up to her.
Serena's granted him another chance. Meanwhile, Daia broke up with Kordell, stating he blindsided her and blamed him for being unable to sort his feelings out. As Kordell recoupled with Serena, Daia was 'dumped' from the villa. Serena recorded a farewell message for her Love Island USA co-star Daia where she said:
"Goodbye Daia. I love you so much, you sweet, sweet girl."
She thanked her for helping with her "personal growth," making her realize there are always two sides to a story. She mentioned that she would miss their conversations, and wished her the best for the future.
On the other hand, Kordell used the message as an opportunity to apologize to Daia for not being genuine with his feelings. He also expressed gratitude to her for helping him recognize his feelings for Serena.
"I just wanna say goodbye and I want to say sorry again for leading you on. That was never my intention. I wasn't trying to do that. I did feel our connection but there was a stronger one, and I just couldn't change that," Kordell said.
Love Island USA season 6 airs Thursday to Tuesday at 9 pm ET only on Peacock.
