Which ‘Love Island USA’ cast members are from Texas? A season-by-season guide
From Fort Worth to Dallas to Houston and small towns in between, Texans have been bringing heat, heart, and hometown pride to the Love Island USA villa since Season 1.
With Season 7 wrapping up this Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m. CT on Peacock, fans across Texas are tuning in and turning up.
Bars across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex have become go-to spots for watch parties, where locals gather to root for Islanders with Lone Star state roots.
And over the years, Texans have given viewers plenty to cheer for— bringing big personalities, real romantic connections, bold exits, and even a championship win to the villa.
Not sure who’s actually from here — or how far they made it? We’ve got you covered.
Here’s a season-by-season breakdown of every Love Island USA cast member from Texas, including where they’re from, how long they lasted, and what made their time in the villa stand out.
Season 1
Weston Richey – Dallas
A photographer from Dallas, Richey was part of the original cast and stayed in the villa from Day 1 to the final episode, finishing in fourth place alongside Emily Salch. The couple broke up in 2020, with Salch later confirming the split on her YouTube channel.
Instagram: @westonrichey
Season 2
Calvin Cobb – Houston
Cobb entered on Day 5 and finished in third place with Moira Tumas. A former sales manager, he quickly won fans over with his “Southern boy” charm, humor and open-hearted sincerity. Cobb and Tumas broke up shortly after the finale.
Instagram: @calvinonthecobb
Kierstan Saulter – Castroville
A bartender before entering the villa on Day 2, Saulter stayed in the mix until Day 33. Since the show, she’s launched her own brand, Nak’d Aesthetics, and is pursuing a career as an aesthetic nurse.
Instagram: @kierstansaulter
Season 3
Charlie Lynch – Houston
A 30-year-old model and entrepreneur, Lynch entered during Casa Amor and made waves with his late-season coupling with Alana Paolucci. Despite controversy, he finished fourth.
Instagram: @charlieee00
Leslie Golden – Redwater
A 24-year-old model, Golden entered on Day 19 and was removed from the villa on Day 24. She initially cited personal reasons for her exit but later revealed she was removed for bringing a dab pen into the villa.
Instagram: @lesliehannahbelle
Isaiah Harmison – Houston
A personal trainer from Houston, Harmison joined on Day 6 and was dumped on Day 14. Viewers hoped he’d be a strong match for Cashay Proudfoot, but the connection didn’t last.
Instagram: @isaiahharmison
Lei-Yen Rapp – Houston
A model who called herself “Mrs. Steal Your Man,” Rapp entered the villa on Day 8 as a bombshell but was dumped just three days later.
Instagram: @majin_lei
Season 4
Sydney Paight – Katy
Originally from Katy and a graduate of Texas Tech, Paight joined on Day 1 and had a rollercoaster romance with Isaiah Campbell, ultimately finishing as the runner-up.
Instagram: @sydneypaight
Deb Chubb – Dallas
Before the show, Chubb worked as a personal assistant. She entered on Day 1 and formed a lasting couple with Jesse Bray, finishing third.
Instagram: @debchubb
Madison “Mady” McLanahan – Lubbock
A West Texas A&M grad, McLanahan entered on Day 1 but left on Day 15 to explore a possible relationship with Andy Voyen off-camera.
Instagram: @madymclanahan
Season 5
Kassandra “Kassy” Castillo – Fort Worth
A real estate agent with a free-spirited, quirky vibe, Castillo quickly became a fan favorite. She placed second with Leonardo Dionicio. She also made headlines after opening up about her bisexuality and nearly coupling with another woman—almost making franchise history.
Instagram: @kass.c
Vickala “Kay Kay” Gray – Palestine
A travel nurse known for her “ride or die” energy and the viral quote “Soul ties is crazy,” Gray entered on Day 1 and voluntarily left on Day 24 to pursue her connection with Keenan Anunay outside the villa.
Instagram: @kaykalore
Emily Chavez – Houston
A hairstylist with a bold personality, Chavez entered as a bombshell on Day 10 and was dumped on Day 15. She had a short-lived but strong connection with fellow bombshell Harrison Luna.
Instagram: @emilychavezofficial
Season 6
Kordell Beckham – Dallas
Originally from Houston but based in Dallas, Kordell is a model and the younger brother of NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. He entered on Day 1 and went on to win Season 6 alongside Serena Page. He’s also set to appear in the upcoming spinoff, ”Love Island USA: Beyond the Villa.”
Instagram: @korde1l
Serena Page – Houston
A self-described Southern belle and media planner, Page is a University of Texas at San Antonio alum. She entered the villa on Day 1 and paired with Kordell Beckham. The two won Season 6 and are still together in 2025. Page will also appear in “Love Island USA: Beyond the Villa.”
Instagram: @serenaapagee
Kendall Washington – Dallas
Originally from San Diego, Washington currently lives in Dallas and worked as a medical device sales manager. He was one of the original 12 Islanders and finished fourth with Nicole Jacky. The pair later broke up after the reunion.
Instagram: @kendallwashington
Season 7
JD Dodard – Dallas
Dodard is a fitness coach and entrepreneur from Dallas who entered during Casa Amor. He was dumped from the villa on Day 20.
Instagram: @jddodard
Olandria Carthen – Houston
Originally from Decatur, Alabama, Carthen now lives in Houston and works in elevator sales. She entered the villa on Day 1 and quickly became a fan favorite after coupling with cowboy Taylor Williams. After being eliminated during Casa Amor, she returned and is now coupled with Nicholas Evans, making a late run toward the finale.
Instagram: @x__0lan
