Love Island’s Amaya Papaya Is Dating Someone New After Bryan Arenales Breakup
Love Island USA‘s Amaya “Papaya” Espinal he says his heart is full of a new season of his life.
“I’m in love. I’m very much in love with my boyfriend,” Espinal, 26, shared exclusively. Us Weekly at the American Heart Association They are red for women Red Dress Collection Concert on Thursday, January 29. “You actually came here to support me. You’re going to be in the audience, and I think that’s another reason why I’m so nervous. But everything is going well, and I’m really happy.”
While Espinal tries to keep her boyfriend out of the limelight for now, her love life is expected to be tested in season 2 Love Island: Outside the Villa.
The show also includes many actors from Love Island USA season 7 to see what life is like after leaving the villa.
“It’s been a ride — fun — and it’s great to be with the whole cast again,” Espinal teased. Us from Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. “I honestly feel that they are my second family, especially since we have such experiences all over the world.
When the cast was first announced in November 2025, fans were eager to see both Espinal and his ex, Bryan Arenalesagreeing to be part of the show.
While walking the red carpet in a red Atelier Ndigo dress, Espinal revealed that she is not on the best terms with her former flame.
“There is none,” he said when asked to explain his relationship with Arenales. “I don’t know that name either.”
Amaya ‘Papaya’ Espinal
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesAlthough the two won the 7th season of Love Island USAEspinal confirmed in August 2025 that he was single.
“After leaving the villa, it became clear that we were on two separate journeys,” she said social media statement at that time. “Our views didn’t match and a relationship should be a team sport. You don’t have to drink the whole ocean to know it’s salty.”
Another couple built from Love Island USA season 7 is Iris Kendall again TJ Palma. Espinal teased that fans will be able to watch the couple go from friends to friends Love Island: Outside the Villa will premiere later this year.
“To tell the truth, it was love when they first met,” he teased. Just seeing their journey is proof of what is meant to be. And when two people are meant for each other, they will find their way back to each other.
They get a script – and they find love in the Love Island USA house. The beloved British dating show crossed the pond in 2019, following a crop of American bombshells looking for The One in a luxury tropical home. In Season 1, eventual winners Elizabeth Weber and Zac Mirabelli had an affair […]
Espinal added, “I was a part of the miracle TJ planned to make Iris his girlfriend. Outside the Villa.”
Before fans catch the Love Island USA cast, Espinal hopes to raise awareness of heart disease by participating in the American Heart Association’s annual event.
“I’m a registered nurse by heart so being here is the perfect moment of my life,” Espinal revealed on Instagram on Saturday, January 31. “I am an Afro Latina and I know in the Latino community, high blood pressure is common.” This is something that affects me at home, especially with my grandmother. I take care of my health by running and keep my stress levels low, as well as peace of mind.”
