Last Friday, the final four couples in the Love Island USA season six competition were revealed: JaNa Craig, 27, and Kenny Rodriguez, 24, Nicole Jacky, 26, and Kendall Washington, 27, Leah Kateb, 24, and Miguel Harichi, 27, and Serena Page, 24, and Kordell Beckham, 22.
On Sunday, America voted for their favorite pair, with host Ariana Madix, 39, announcing the winners who took home the $100,000 prize. Slow-burn couple Serena and Kordell, who is the younger brother of football player and Kim Kardashian’s ex Odell Beckham Jr., were named the champions after nearly six weeks on the show.
Two Houstonians won Love Island USA season 6 during the Sunday finale with the couple splitting the $100,000 cash prize.https://t.co/ieteFvfvuh
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Even though they were voted the winners, they faced one final test: whether to split the money or have one person take it all. They were each given an envelope, one with the cash prize and the other containing nothing. The person with the prize money could either keep it for themselves or decide to share it with their partner.
Kordell received the envelope with the cash prize. Faced with the decision to keep or share the prize, he opted to split it with Serena, stating, “Me and Serena have been through a whole lot. I couldn’t ask for a better experience than to be in this villa with her. It’s only right… I’m going to split that dough.”
Leah and Miguel, who had been coupled for the shortest amount of time, came in second place, while JaNa and Kenny took the third spot. Nicole and Kendall placed fourth.
Serena and Kordell were among the original 10 cast members. Their journey was marked by numerous obstacles, including Kordell’s temporary relationship with new partner Daia McGhee during Casa Amor. Despite this, Kordell eventually fought to win Serena’s affections back, and their romance blossomed.
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During their final date, the pair watched highlights from their journey, which ended with the note, “Not the end, the beginning…” The couple’s love story came full circle as they wore matching pink outfits for the finale, just like they did during the premiere episode.
Additionally, during the finale, Ariana Madix announced that a Love Island USA season six reunion would take place on August 19th, where the islanders would come together to discuss their summer adventure in Fiji.
Key Points:
- Final Couples Announced: JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, Nicole Jacky and Kendall Washington, Leah Kateb and Miguel Harichi, and Serena Page and Kordell Beckham were the final four couples.
- Winners Revealed: Serena and Kordell were voted the champions by America and took home the $100,000 prize.
- Prize Decision: Kordell received the envelope with the cash prize and chose to split it with Serena.
- Runner-ups: Leah and Miguel came in second place, JaNa and Kenny in third, and Nicole and Kendall in fourth.
- Reunion Announcement: A Love Island USA season six reunion will take place on August 19th to discuss the summer adventure in Fiji.
Peter Herzog – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
