"Worst kind of instigator" — Love Island USA fans criticize Kendall for encouraging Kordell and Daia's relationship

Daia, Kendall, and Kordell from Love Island USA (Image via Instagram/@daialarie,@kendallwashington and @korde1l)
Daia, Kendall, and Kordell from Love Island USA (Image via Instagram/@daialarie,@kendallwashington and @korde1l)

Love Island USA released its latest episode on Thursday, July 4. It showcased the third day of the male cast members' stay at Casa Amor, while the ladies remained at the main villa.

In episode 21, the islanders participated in a challenge celebrating the Fourth of July, where they had to relay food from one person to the next, using only their mouths. Toward the end of the episode, the girls at the villa were sent a video, revealing Kordell and Daia's and Aaron and Daniela's intimate moments.

Fans were already upset with Kordell's demeanor as he chose to pursue his relationship with 'bombshell' Daia, betraying his partner since day one, Serena. However, viewers were enraged when they glimpsed Kendall conversing with Kordell, encouraging the latter to indulge in his feelings for Daia.

Love Island USA fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize Kendall's advice to prioritize Daia over Serena.

"Kendall is the worst kind of instigator. He's gonna get Kordell's head chopped off. #loveislandusa," said one fan.
"Kendall is so nasty for encouraging Kordell to go for Daia full on. Kendall used to be Serena's friend but now doesn't even have her back at all. FEAR MEN #loveislandusa," wrote another fan.

Kordell confessed that Serena was on his mind while he pursued Daia, but he wanted to go with the flow and engage in what felt right. Kendall supported his line of action and said Daia was the one for him since she appreciated who he was. Love Island USA fans were surprised by Kendall's support.

"why is kendall supporting kordell's horrible antics??? #loveislandusa," a person tweeted.
"KENDALL SHUT TF UP!!! You're pissing me off. GIVING KORDELL THE WORST ADVICE #loveislandusa," another person tweeted.
"Kendall being this happy is disturbing this man got something against Serena," a fan wrote.

Fans criticized Kendall's poor judgment and hoped Nicole, his Love Island USA partner, would leave him once he returned from Casa Amor.

"Kendall I'm glad you're getting exposed as a nasty instigator!!! Hope Nicole leaves you in the dust. #loveislandusa," another person commented.
"nicole getting mad at kendall for encouraging the boys I know that's right!!," a person wrote.
"Kendall is really such a POS, every year you have these ugly ass men who egg on the other on the other while they sit back and be "loyal" that needs to stop it's so weird! I cant wait for him to come back to the villa and the girls clock him #LoveIslandUSA," another person said.

What did Kendall and Kordell discuss in Love Island USA season 6 episode 21?

In the latest episode of Love Island USA season 6, Kendall and Kordell discussed the latter's budding relationship with Casa Amor 'bombshell' Daia. Kordell stated that his feelings for Daia increased with each passing day. However, he still could not get his partner, Serena, off his mind.

After hearing that, Kendall encouraged Kordell, asking him not to overthink and do what the situation demanded. He drew a comparison between Serena and Daia, pointing out why connecting with Daia would benefit Kordell.

"Daia brought this side out of you, bro, and I'm obsessed with it, bro because you are so excited. You're hyped off life in here. You're not overthinking, 'okay if I do this, is she gonna take a step back, if I do this, is the pace too fast' all you gotta do is be Kordell which everyone f**king loves and Daia sees that," said Kendall.

Kordell and Serena have stayed together since the start of Love Island USA. While the other couples progressed in their relationships, Serena struggled to find a romantic spark with Kordell and wanted to slow down. Kordell respected her decision, which impressed Serena. They eventually moved from being a "friendship couple" to a committed one.

While conversing with Kordell, Kendall emphasized how quickly things escalated with Daia, whereas with Serena, he was compelled to take things slow. Marking that as a major difference between the two women, he urged Kordell to pursue his connection with Daia without giving it much thought. Viewers did not appreciate Kordell's encouragement and were left wondering about the aftermath of Casa Amor.


Love Island USA season 6 airs six days a week (except Wednesdays) at 9 pm ET, only on Peacock.

Edited by Babylona Bora
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