I was waiting, and when I mean waiting. WAITING to finally debrief after all the Huda and Jeremiah stuff was over to finally get into a full-on debrief! I'm confident in Huda's redemption era (no more interrupting over islanders' chats, I hope!). I realize there are fifteen episodes in, and I'm finally posting an overview and reaction to the newest episode...but lord, I was getting fed up with Huda and Jeremiah's coupling. So, to be matter-of-fact, yes—I will be actually reviewing each episode from here on out, minus the aftersun ones.
The episode began with Jalen's exit, before swiftly transitioning to a conversation between Taylor, Olandria, and Huda. It seemed like the notion of a "girls' girl" and a "sisterhood" was stopping the other girls from checking Huda. Of course, we, the audience, aren't able to know 100% of the story, as we only receive the final edit from the production. That being said, I assume the other girls don't want a bad edit if they didn't stand by Huda. Back to the chat between the three! Thank GOD Taylor and Olandria checked Huda after that recoupling. Olandria backed up Iris, too, telling Huda it was unnecessary to come for her, to which I cheered! Iris walked into that villa like a lamb to the slaughter!! Taylor clutched up too, I can't lie, he discouraged Huda from getting into it with Jeremiah.
Chelley and Ace interacted after the recoupling, finally as a couple. There have been some rumors on TikTok claiming that the two know each other more intimately than they suggest, beyond simply bumping into each other at a bar. Some people even claim that they're playing the game to win that $100,000 prize. I can only say, "Time will tell..."
It seems the Chelley, Austin, and Ace love triangle is finally quelled (for now)! Austin and Amaya are a couple, and honestly, watching the two interact reminds me of a conversation on the playground. "Amaya Papaya" and her "Austin Boston" make me cackle. Amaya and fellow islander Nic are the two healthcare professionals on the island, and I like how they check Huda's behavior and de-escalate situations. The same cannot be said for Amaya and Ace-- those two get at it like Tom and Jerry, but even they have their moments.
I'm still unclear how much Huda could hear from listening in on Jeremiah and Iris' conversation in the speakeasy, but the girl was definitely eavesdropping. She's proven to be a good one at that! It reminded me of all the times I'd sit on the top of the staircase and listen to my family gossip (sometimes about me, but also other people and issues). I truly thought she was FINALLY going to talk to Iris, clear the air, and apologize when she came in and asked to interrupt the chat. She'd feel clarity and get closure, but oh well. Instead, she talked to Jeremiah, asking Iris to leave. From there, Huda goes into whether she's partly to blame for the toxicity of the situation. Girl... Neither of them was good for each other, but still. I commend Jeremiah for not protesting when she said he was also partly to blame, but I don't want to infantilize Jeremiah (he's a grown man, but I do like that he didn't argue back and deny). Taylor then popped into the door (I'm sure he was waiting for her to start name-calling), and Huda told him she had the conversation under control, so he left. In a confessional, Huda admitted that she and Jeremiah might be finished. MIGHT?? Please, lord, spare us from this.
After the chat, Amaya stood on business! She told Huda that she thought it was inappropriate for her to have asked Jeremiah for a chat, all the while interrupting his conversation with Iris. Huda claimed it was the final thing, and I'm hoping for her and Jeremiah's sake (as well as my own as a viewer) that it IS the end of that relationship. I'd like to preface this by saying I won't delve into the details of what happened between Hannah and Pepe. When the lights went off at night... anyways...
The next morning, Huda and Cierra's conversation really stuck out to me. Cierra admitted that she was torn between standing behind Jalen over Huda in the recoupling, but she wanted to allow Huda to find love and have another chance. In my mind, however, I'm wondering what other bombshells will emerge and immediately pair up with Huda after witnessing the last couple of episodes.
When the text came in that Megan Thee Stallion was coming in!??? God, to tell you I was FLOORED! Absolutely gobsmacked! I NEED to know who she voted for in the recoupling with Pepe, Iris, and Jalen. I loved her authentic character in the confessionals and sharing her favorite moments thus far.
The challenges!??? Ace and Huda going against each other first?? Production was soooo messy for that!! After Ace admitted earlier that he only stood behind Huda because he said in his conversation with Chelley earlier that he didn't see Jalen putting any effort into his connection with Olandria. Damn! I assumed it was because of his friendship with Taylor and Ace's desire to eliminate the competition, but oh well. My Nic and Olandria heart!! The crumbs production is feeding us! Olandria ATE DOWN on the challenge. I still don't believe that Taylor won against Chelley in a twerking competition when Chelley was up close and personal with Megan!! I don't get it! Meanwhile, Taylor and his crazy faces had me cackling; He's kind of charming in a funny way. The puzzle-building competition did NOT prepare me for the bombshells. Oh my sweet heavens. Oh my jeez. Andriena!???? Her entrance will go down in history. When Pepe spoke some Spanish to her, I was nervous for Hannah... Andriena, being a Dominican Spaniard, and Pepe, being a Cuban Spaniard,... production definitely saw Pepe lock in with Hannah and decided to swoop in by adding Andriena. For the other bombshell, TJ, well, he's okay. I have to watch for more, but I did see something brewing between him and Iris in the promo for the next episode. But that's it, those are my thoughts, I will clock in once again for episode 16!
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