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Love Island USA season eight winner Trinity Tatum shut down speculation that she was escorted out of the reunion due to conflict with castmate Sol Dean.
By Marissa Dow Aug 13, 2026 7:13 PMTags
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Trinity Tatum didn't get dumped from the Love Island USA reunion.
In fact, the season eight champion—who won alongside boyfriend Bryce Alakai—had a sense of humor about rumors that she was prematurely ejected from the cast gathering hosted by Andy Cohen and Ariana Madix.
"I hate I even have to say this but don't believe everything on the net," Trinity wrote to fans on her Instagram broadcast channel Aug. 10, alongside several crying emojis. "I did not get escorted out."
The reality star's update set the record straight on an earlier fan tweet that alleged, citing someone they knew attending the taping, that Trinity had to be escorted out.
And the reality star took a cross-platform approach to shutting down the rumors.
"This is not true," Trinity also commented on a TikTok breaking down the rumors that started on X. "idk where this info came from lmaoo."
As for why fans falsely speculated that the 22-year-old had to be separated from the cast at the event?
The rumors pointed to a confrontation between Trinity and fellow Islander Sol Dean, an allegation the model also debunked. As she clarified, "Also we never had an altercation."
However, Trinity has previously confessed Sol is the "one person" from her stint in Fiji that she hasn't remained friends with.
"She said a lot of unprovoked things after she left," Trinity shared during a July 29 visit to WWHL. "I didn't have an issue with her. I never once had a problem with her because she didn't come for me [on Love Island]."
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But it was Sol's critique about Brinity (viewers' couple nickname for Trinity and Bryce) after being dumped on day 14 that rubbed the makeup artist the wrong way.
"For her to make comments about me and my relationship," Trinity continued, "it was a little off-putting."
With Trinity confirming she will remain seated the whole reunion—set to air Aug. 31—keep reading for a glimpse at the cast’s show-stopping looks.
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Tierra Davis & KC Chandler
It's TiTi and her man arriving to the Love Island USA season eight reunion taping in Los Angeles on Aug. 9.
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Trinity Tatum
The season eight winner dazzled in a V-neck dress with glittering fringe.
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Bryce Alakai
And her boyfriend was just as suave in a black suit for the occasion after the pair took home the $100,000 prize in July.
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Sol Dean
Mama was happy to debut a major hair transformation, swapping her pixie cut for long curls paired with a zebra print dress.
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Kenzie Annis
The splits queen ditched her bangs for a new look at the reunion, too.
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Melanie Moreno
The model knows that being chosen is not a prize—but this look certainly deserved one.
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Sincere Rhea
The former track star was sincerely ready for the hot seat, keeping a straight face while posing for pics.
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Caleb Mimms
There was no smoothie in sight, but the reality star did complete his suit with a few other accessories—namely, a watch and some bling. Haters will say it's AI.
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Jen Terry
The internet's everything bagel was serving in a sheer blush dress with pink floral details that bared her midriff.
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Aniya Harvey
The volleyball fanatic looked radiant, flashing a smile and rocking a Belle-inspired dress fit for a princess.
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Carl Schmidt
It might not top popping out of a giant cake, but Carl made quite the entrance at the reunion in a maroon suit.
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Zach Georgiou
This cream suit was exactly what made the One Directon stan beautiful at the taping.
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Kayda Bosse
The New Hampshire native was glowing in a bronzed, see-through column dress on the red carpet.
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Caleb McDaniel
The country sweetheart rolled up in a denim jacket and black 'fit.
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