Many people wear their heart on their sleeve, yearning to find love. They are authentically themselves and often feel marginalized for being true to who they are, for occupying space with their genuine selves. Love Island USA is a show designed to foster connections, to find love—not a platform for strategizing to win prize money or boost social media presence. This season, unfortunately, features contestants who seem more motivated by selfish gains than by genuine affection. They are players who've not built true connections, less interested in forming meaningful relationships and more in scheming their way to victory.

In this environment, it’s disheartening to see the original intent of love and connection being overshadowed by gameplay and insincerity. We, the viewers, deserve a season where love reigns, where the value of authenticity and truth is celebrated, not manipulated. Amaya Papaya is the true exception to this: let's acknowledge and reward solo acts of genuine affection, rather than ill-fated partnerships lacking in true love.

The dating show Too Hot To Handle has already made a similar move, shifting from a couple-based to an individual-based winner selection during one of their seasons. Love Island USA should follow suit. We propose declaring a solo winner for Season 7, spotlighting individuals who are authentic and genuine, those truly on the show to find love. This is more than a suggestion; it's a step back to the roots of why these shows touch the hearts of many.

This call for change isn’t just a plea, it's a demand for authenticity, for the magic of love that reality shows can sometimes create when not bogged down by façade and strategy. Let's have Love Island USA set a precedent where genuine intent is celebrated. Join us in pushing for an individual winner this season by signing the petition.