Love Island USA’s Hannah Fields Reacts to Pepe Garcia’s Confession

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Hannah Fields is still making waves on Love Island USA.

As a dedicated follower, I found it challenging to move past my sudden departure from the Peacock reality series, especially when fellow contestant Pepe Garcia shared that he was still reflecting on me – a 23-year-old participant – nearly two weeks later. This heartfelt confession certainly left an impression and added to my feelings of leaving the show prematurely.

In her July 3 TikTok video, she expressed that she felt relieved after leaving the villa, but then watched episode 26 and started feeling uneasy again.

She stated in a July 3 TikTok post that she was feeling better following her departure from the villa, but upon viewing episode 26, her previous emotions resurfaced.

In another video shared online, Hannah hinted that Pepe’s persistent emotions were influencing her daily activities.

In this video, I’m strolling on the treadmill and jotting down a note: “No pre-workout for me today,” as my thoughts are deeply engrossed in planning for episode 26.

In the July 1st installment of the dating show, Pepe confessed that his past relationship with Hannah created challenges for him when it came to developing feelings for Gracyn Blackmore, whom he met subsequently.

Over the past three days, Hannah has been preoccupying me a lot, as I confided in Taylor Williams and TJ Palma. I fear that I might be leading [Gracyn] on unintentionally, and I absolutely do not wish to mislead or spoil her enjoyment in any way.

It appeared that other inhabitants also took note, since a secret accusation was made during the “Stand on Business” contest, claiming he had been cautious in his interactions with Gracyn after Hannah left.

In my over-the-moon enthusiasm, I can’t help but express how utterly disheartening it is when something I was so proud of gets ripped away unexpectedly. It just doesn’t sit right with me.

Regarding Hannah, she developed a bond with Charlie Georgiou while staying in the villa. Earlier, she expressed her intention to further pursue a relationship with Pepe following his departure from the island.

She shared with TopMob News in June that she has a strong bond with Pepe and they frequently discuss the broader aspects of life. As for the future, she remains uncertain; believing that whatever is destined for her will come to pass, she harbors no specific expectations.

Catch up with fresh installments of “Love Island USA” every day except Wednesdays on Peacock, and don’t forget to stay tuned for exclusive backstage insights into the show’s history.

Every day, over 85 secretly placed cameras record more footage than is needed for a one-hour compilation at the end of the day.

However, they operate by swiftly transforming Monday’s footage into Tuesday’s episode, and this pattern continues.

Fortunately, Fiji, the location for the initial season and where the series has been since season five, is 16 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. This means that a late-night wrap-up translates to the next day’s morning in the U.S., providing the team with valuable additional hours before sunrise in America to perfect the upcoming episode.

According to executive producer Claudine Parrish (in 2024), as events unfold on the island, the control room creates scenes that correspond to them. For example, if boys prepare breakfast for girls, they would label it as such, and within 15 minutes, the incident is edited into a scene, with the editor quickly working on it to finalize the production.

In other words, “And it takes a village”: Parrish explained that around 30 editors and 20 producers work together, along with a story team, who decide on the significant moments and dialogues to intertwine and create a bigger, cohesive narrative.

At times, Parrish acknowledged, not everything that appears intriguing leads to something substantial. “We don’t always make the correct judgment,” she stated. “We’re constantly weighing whether something is significant or will lose its significance by tomorrow.

On this program, it’s clear that breakfast plays a significant role, being hailed as the key meal. With the chefs behind the delicious meals and coffee served to the women on Love Island USA, it has sparked worldwide curiosity.

But what does everyone eat for lunch and dinner, you ask?

In this particular program, while the food itself may not be the main subject (except for burnt pancakes or that first-time omelette), it’s always accessible when needed.

Dani Dyer from Love Island UK’s season four revealed to HELLO! in 2021 that there are no menus. Instead, it’s self-catering, meaning breakfast is prepared by the contestants themselves. The options typically include items like eggs, bacon, and toast.

In season eight, Luca Bish expressed his surprise about who was doing the cooking, stating on TikTok in July 2023 that it was a “mysterious chef” working outdoors somewhere, and the prepared meals were brought to the villa.

Instead of enjoying the food, Bish often stated that for both lunch and dinner, he had hummus and crisps.

Through the years, it has been disclosed by numerous competitors that they dine apart as males and females, with exceptions during dating occasions.

Olivia Attwood, from Love Island UK season three, explained to The Sun in 2022 that it feels like dining with the producers is similar to living at a boarding school. She described how when they have dinner together, it’s much like being told to clean the room, knowing laundry day is coming up, and planning breakfast choices for the next day – all tasks contributing to a well-organized household.

And much like being on a jury, they’re not allowed to discuss the case among themselves.

Samuel Agbiji, a contestant from season eight, expressed in an interview with Closer in 2024 that the dining experience was challenging because, while you’d naturally want to discuss ongoing events, you couldn’t due to its impact on the recording process.

One could think that overindulging in drinks for flirtatious purposes might not necessarily be discouraged, but it’s important to note that on this show, each participant is allowed just one drink per evening, and the options are strictly limited to beer, wine, or sparkling beverages.

Phoebe Siegel from Love Island USA’s fourth season stated on TikTok in June 2024 that the offered wine glass wouldn’t be “generously filled.

During events that seem like there’s an open bar, for instance, during a Casa Amor challenge victory party, Siegel mentioned that the drinks were actually diluted significantly.

Iain Stirling juggles two roles as the storyteller for both “Love Island UK” and “Love Island USA”, and during production, he’s under a strict timeframe.

During the midday in the U.K., as shared with TODAY in 2024, the Scottish comedian used to tune into Love Island UK. By then, the show was almost over. We would work on our scripts for about two to three hours after that, wrapping up around 4:30 PM. Then I’d take care of my child’s dinner, bath time, and bedtime – a far cry from the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle I yearned for. Afterward, I’d grab some food and log onto Love Island USA at 8:30 PM, which was quite early in Fiji.

At home, Stirling watches a preliminary version of the movie over Zoom, as Parrish, the executive producer, clarified to The Wrap. Together with the writers, they are simply noting humorous aspects within the scene or references to past story events, which are being recorded from his home microphone.

I’m the one who ensures my beloved narrative finds its place within the episode, even after it’s been prepared for review by Peacock’s legal and standards squad. Occasionally, their insights necessitate some swift adjustments at the very end.

30 am. Ideally, he would love to keep going till 5 or 6 am, but that would mean no sleep at all.

Demonstrating an enduring connection through marriage, I’m referring to the Franchise here: In 2020, Stirling tied the knot with the previous host of Love Island UK , Laura Whitmore. Their bond deepened further when they became parents to a beautiful daughter in March 2021.

The music on the reality show, Love Island USA, ranges from “Make Me Feel” by Janelle Monae at the start to “From Fiji With Love” by The Daniel Pemberton TV Orchestra as the theme song, and various pop tunes in between. This music sets a distinct atmosphere for the program.

In a June 2025 interview with Rolling Stone, Love Island USA executive producer James Barker expressed his excitement upon seeing Love Island UK for the first time, remarking that it represented a significant leap forward in storytelling within reality TV. He pointed out how the personal connection between a popular song and its use within the show’s narrative made for a powerful impact. This experience sparked two immediate thoughts in Barker: one, this concept is fantastic, and more shows should emulate it; two, he wanted to work on Love Island himself.

Instead of quickly picking songs to match a specific situation, a music clearance company prepares months in advance by securing licenses for tracks from artists such as Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, and Olivia Rodrigo well before they’re actually required. (Barker’s phrase: “an ‘arsenal of tracks'”)

We prepare a large number of songs, ranging from hundreds to thousands, as we can’t predict the storyline. So, we might think, ‘This song will be ideal for someone when they eventually break up,’ or ‘This one would make a perfect track for a first kiss once it happens.'” (Barker)

Interestingly enough, the inhabitants of the villa are unable to enjoy music, primarily due to the complications that come with obtaining clearances, and secondly, because background music might interfere with the hidden recording equipment capturing conversations more effectively.

In specific scenarios like challenges, slow-motion dance events, rides in a taxi for a date with the driver’s music on, there can be instances where songs are heard in real time instead of being played later.

To make sure the women always look their best on camera, the production offers makeup and skincare products in the house, and they’re welcome to bring their own supplies as well. However, any recognizable brand names on their personal items will be concealed during post-production editing.

For intricate grooming needs, experts step in to help. As Lucie Dolan, a contestant from Love Island UK’s fifth season, shared with Capital FM in 2021, every two or three weeks we would get our nails, hair, and similar things taken care of. Being confined for such long periods during the nights, the length is not fully appreciated by others, so it’s essential to have some downtime and relaxation.

On my free Saturdays, when there’s no live show, as I shared with OK!, I always make time for a little pampering. That includes freshening up my eyelash extensions and acrylic nails to keep them looking their best.

In earlier times, inhabitants needed to travel elsewhere, however, today, the production of the show is unable to let the participants be out in nature while filming.

According to Whitmore, it seems that in the initial season, they exited the villa to get their hair styled at a salon. However, due to the massive scale of the show now, they’re unable to do so. Instead, someone comes to them to touch up their roots.

Producers say they’re perfectly content to ride the waves of romance.

In an interview with The Wrap in 2024, Love Island USA executive producer Ben Thursby-Palmer stated, “We adapt to the ongoing events within the villa. If everyone is content in their relationships, there’s no necessity for recoupling.” Conversely, “If they’re all sleeping separately throughout the villa…It becomes necessary for us to reorganize and reunite them.

According to Samie Elishi from Love Island UK season nine, who made this statement in a YouTube video dated April 2023, the show wasn’t improvised entirely. However, he clarified that if producers didn’t prompt us to discuss our relationships or arguments with specific individuals, there wouldn’t be any show at all. While we are encouraged to have certain conversations, what is discussed during these interactions is solely under our control.

The production equips the islanders with phones that facilitate communication through calls and messages, capture images, and provide notifications regarding future events which can be announced verbally.

In 2019, Liana Isadora Van Riel from Love Island UK season two shared with The Sun that the phones provided are quite simple for messaging each other, but they’re seldom used. According to her, their primary purpose seems to be the ‘I’ve got a text’ drama.

In another scenario, Love Island USA’s Siegel mentioned on TikTok that “You can’t look up information online, you can’t watch regular television, you can’t use your social media accounts, and you can’t send messages to anyone not involved in the show.

Following in the footsteps of conflict mediators in reality TV shows, Love Island USA‘s host Ariana Madix must feign indifference towards the events that transpire under her supervision.

Sometimes I’m tempted to join the action, she admitted to The Wrap in 2024. However, as a host, I need to maintain some neutrality, especially when they’re around.

Simultaneously, she intervened during the elimination of Andrea Carmona in season six and Rob Rausch spontaneously declared his intention to depart alongside her. However, Madix suggested he rethink his decision, and in the end, he chose to stay.

As an ardent admirer, let me express my thoughts: In such a deeply-felt instant, I’m not convinced that it’s wise to make a momentous choice. Furthermore, there was a portion of me yearning to test his resolve, for I genuinely doubted he was prepared to depart.

According to Madix, who resides in a hotel nearby with a vantage point of the villa during filming, there are no cameramen visible among the islanders. Instead, cameras are strategically placed all over the villa, and there are movable cameramen hidden behind walls equipped with sliders. The islanders typically don’t notice these cameramen, and there are no blind spots in the house except for obvious ones like bathrooms or showers. So, even if someone thinks they’re having a private conversation in a seemingly secret location, it’s not accurate.

As an ardent admirer, I’ve come to learn about another off-camera sanctuary: The kitchen pantry where the delectable treats reside, as hinted by Love Island UK’s Elishi. In her April 2023 video, she shared that this area is exclusive, permitting entry for just one individual at a time. This is because, as she confided, “there have been some intriguing incidents involving a couple within the pantry before.

On Love Island UK, several contestants have mentioned that branded condoms for the show are strategically placed around the villa and can be restocked whenever needed.

Before the bombshells arrive, which could change the current situation, they are permitted to watch the show to get a refresher on the events that have transpired thus far.

On her podcast “Chloe vs. The World,” Chloe Burrows, a contestant from “Love Island UK,” revealed during an April 2023 broadcast that she doesn’t watch episodes that air before she joins the show, and then shares her top three favorite islanders among those already present.

While the cameras never stop filming, the contestants do get one day off a week to just hang out.

As a die-hard fan, I’ve learned that during meal times, it’s all about the conversation being focused, steering clear of gossip, and postponing any disagreements until the following day. Moreover, since there are no scheduled dates on their off-days, the ladies and gentlemen are unable to share beds for the night.

Kem Cetinay, contestant from Love Island UK’s third season, explained to This Morning in 2017 that when microphones are off, conversations about the show are not permitted. While they can chat freely, producers are careful about what topics are discussed since they aim to capture everything on video for viewers at home. It’s essentially a break from the intense games, dates, and relationship decisions.

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2025-07-04 20:48