Love Island USA’s Ace and Chelley Detail Their Pre-Show Connection

“Chellace” is setting the record straight.

Following the denial by the families of Michelle “Chelley” Bissainthe and Ace Green regarding any prior relationship before their arrival in Fiji, these two individuals acknowledged that their pre-existing connection had somewhat influenced how they interacted within the Love Island USA villa.

Ace revealed to Variety in a joint interview on July 11 that it was common knowledge that he and Chelley were acquainted prior to the event. In our discussion, we acknowledged, “We’ve figured out who each other are, but just because we know one another doesn’t mean we have to immediately pair up. We’re here to discover and find our own partners.

In the Peacock reality series, although Chelley had an immediate bond with Ace, she chose instead to partner up with Amaya “Papaya” Espinal during the initial recoupling.

He shared that he had been considering doing something with Amaya to explore possibilities. His intention was to deepen his understanding of Amaya.

However, once it was evident that Ace and Amaya weren’t romantically suited, he reconnected with Chelley a few days onward. Some spectators suggested that their actions within the villa were strategic, but Ace clarified that he was merely being “thoughtful” in his discussions.

The 22-year-old stated, “I’d already built up an audience before this, and I didn’t want to approach it like a performer who does whatever to grab attention. It wasn’t about that. It was about being honest and making it clear to others, ‘We need to communicate more if you want to connect with someone. Let them know if you’re not interested so there’s no misunderstanding, people might think you’re here for the wrong reasons.’

He mentioned, “I’ve never been one for strategy; I express my feelings openly each time. It wasn’t about Ace being disorganized. If you have any concerns, feel free to discuss them with me directly, or I’ll approach you privately to address any misunderstandings.

In the villa, Chelley, aged 27, entered with a clear intention – to make the most out of this opportunity by familiarizing herself with every single contestant.

She shared with the media outlet that her goal was to understand and connect with different people. From the beginning, she aimed to delve into everyone’s experiences. Her fellow females felt the same way. While not everyone participated, she consistently advocated for us to also investigate and strengthen our mutual bonds.

Regarding further developments for Chelley and Ace, given that they labeled themselves as “exclusive” just before departing Fiji in the July 11 episode, this romantic duo anticipates that their relationship will endure beyond their stay in the villa.

Ace mentioned that we’ll proceed at a steady pace, one day at a time,” he said. “We’re still exploring and understanding each other beyond the villa setting. Life here is quite distinct from what most people in America experience. I can’t wait to strengthen our bond and enhance our communication.

For more about the season seven cast of Love Island USA, keep reading.