The drama between Destiny and Marco, Love Island USA season 5 exes, heated up to a boil on the Sunday, July 24 episode.
In the premiere episode of Love Island USA season 5, 22-year-old model-influencer Marco Donatelli seemed all-in on 27-year-old microbiologist 27-year-old Destiny Davis, with the pair sharing a steamy smooch and a nighttime snuggle early on in the reality dating show. However, that all changed in the second episode when Marco broke it off with her.
"I'm interested in chatting with other girls and I wanted to let you know first," he told her, to which she snapped in response: "You should have did that 24 hours ago," before mocking his attempts at being "respectful" and calling him a "macho man."
Needless to say, tension was brewing between the two when Marco bounced from Destiny to new arrival Hannah, and it looks like things were still dicey between the exes during Sunday's edition.
Destiny had caught the eye of the new male bombshell Harrison of the Love Island USA season 5 cast, and the two connected over their desire to travel and explore for a few years of marriage before adding kids to the mix. The problem was that Harrison also had a connection with Jasmine and with this episode featuring a recoupling that would send one uncoupled female dater home, both women were anxious about Harrison choosing them.
Seemingly working against his ex, Marco gets involved and relays to Jasmine what Harrison told him about his thoughts and feelings for both women. From the intel, a giddy Jasmine thought she was secure in Harrison picking her during the recoupling later that evening.
However, when it came time for the recoupling, the final two women to be chosen were Jasmine or Destiny, and Harrison the last male to pick a partner.
"I just want to say something first...I've been here such a short amount of time and I'm just sorry that I have to be the one to do this, I just want to say sorry. It's the first time I've been nervous in a long minute," Harrison begins.
"I would like to couple up with this girl bc she caught my eye straight away. She's obviously gorgeous, there was eye contact, I like that. Conversations seemed to flow pretty naturally...I'm looking forward to seeing what could come from this," he added, before finally revealing: "The girl I'd like to couple up with is Destiny."
Sadly, that means Jasmine must pack her bags and leave the island. "It's been a pleasure getting to know all of you...I'm just so happy you all are on this journey together to find love," she tells the group upon departing.
Love Island USA fans react to Marco scheming against Destiny:
Viewers were not happy with Marco's attempted interference in Destiny's relationship with Harrison and praised the karma of Harrison choosing Destiny despite Marco butting in. Here's what Love Island USA fans are saying on social media:
i know marco nearly choked on a veneer when he heard harrison say destiny instead of jasmine #loveIslandUSA pic.twitter.com/LFtKAua6uwJuly 24, 2023
marco working overtime to get destiny out is hilarious.. i know she probably be getting on his ass daily too😭. #LoveIslandUSAJuly 24, 2023
Marco seeing his plan to get rid of Destiny fail:#LoveIslandUSA pic.twitter.com/YIRhVJgpbdJuly 24, 2023
Marco really Tryna hype up Jasmine so Destiny would leave?! Snake #LoveIslandUSAJuly 24, 2023
I know Marco is MAAAAD destiny is still there 😂😜 let’s go Harrison 👏🏽 #loveIsland #LoveIslandUSAJuly 24, 2023
I just want Destiny to outlast Marco. He was being a hater for real. #LoveIslandUSAJuly 24, 2023
Marco trying to convince Harrison to pick Jasmine because he wants to kick Destiny off the Island. Yeah, I'm voting Marco out first. #LoveIslandUSAJuly 24, 2023
Destiny went from TEETH to Mr. GQ. I love to see it. You love to see it. We love to see it. The finest man in the villa. Gon head girly pop! 🤩 #Loveislandusa pic.twitter.com/q3Rbh8leloJuly 24, 2023
Marco did all that getting Jasmines hopes up and for what 🤭 #Loveislandusa pic.twitter.com/EznwumEpccJuly 24, 2023
Marco is messy as hell! #MachoMan….Your plan to help get rid of Destiny DID NOT WORK and you made yourself look a crazy….🤦🏾♀️#LoveIslandUSAJuly 24, 2023
Why does it seem like Marco is trying to get rid of Destiny? LoveIslandUSAJuly 24, 2023
Destiny is not playing w/ Marco lmao. She said what y’all wanna do? #LoveIslandUSAJuly 24, 2023
