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The cast of Love Island USA took New York City by storm to celebrate the Season 6 reunion.
Stars such as Olivia “Liv” Walker, Kaylor Martin, Rob Rausch, Andrea Carmona, Leah Kateb, Serena Page, JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez flocked to the Moxy Chelsea ahead of the Season 6 reunion episode while hundreds of fans gathered outside.
Walker and Martin even had a private pizza party in the Mondo Suite, which they documented on social media. Harrison Luna and Kordell Beckham were also in attendance and, like Walker and Martin, had so much fun that they asked to extend their hotel stays.
Fans were eagerly awaiting interactions between Martin and Aaron Evans, whose relationship was turbulent on the show, especially after Evans’ affair with Daniela Ortiz Rivera from Casa Amor. Many were also curious to see which of the last couples were still together and how the other halves of the popular PPG – “Power Puff Girls,” meaning best friends Kateb, Page and Craig – were faring.
During the week, the stars of season 6 stayed at the hotel and conducted private interviews, photo shoots and more. “I noticed Love Island USA took off this season, so I wanted to create a place for fans of the show to meet at the Moxy,” said Julia Pandolfo, senior director of marketing at Lightstone. “We were originally inspired by a partnership with Bradley Kearns, who hosted a finale party that attracted over 300 fans, including a handful of former Islanders.”
It all came down to the premiere of the reunion episode. On Monday, August 19, over 500 fans gathered for a sold-out watch party at the Magic Hour Surf Club’s Moxy Times Square. They were joined by Love Island Stars past and present including Luna, Season 5’s Kyle Darden, Chanse Corbi, Phoebe Siegal, Chazz Bryant, Sereniti Springs and Season 4’s Bella Barbaro, and Season 1 winner Zac Mirabelli.
“The reunion watch party was an even bigger success…which prompted us to move it to our largest venue at the hotel! It’s been an incredible experience to see fans find community and friends at these events. We can’t wait to host more Love Island USA events,” said Pandolfo.
The Watch Party presented Love Island-inspired cocktails, multiple TVs broadcasting the gathering, a DJ playing this season’s hits, and decor featuring bright sunflowers, surfboards, umbrellas, and cabana-style seating designed to “recreate the magic of the villa.”
“This summer Love Island USA “Fans experienced the rollercoaster ride of love and friendship in Fiji from the comfort of their couches. The Magic Hour Surf Club provided the perfect backdrop for a nostalgic reunion watch party and allowed fans to fully embrace the spirit of an endless summer,” said Yvonne Najor, VP Marketing NY Hotel, Tao Group Hospitality.
