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Does Isiah 'Zay' Harayda regret coupling up with Destiny Zammarra? 'Love Island USA' star seeks to explore 'other options' in villa

'I feel like I should be allowed to go talk to other people in here and get to that's what Love Island is,' Isiah 'Zay' Harayda said

PACIFIC HARBOUR, FIJI: 'Love Island USA' Season 5 unexpected twists and surprises have raised excitement among the viewers, especially as six Islanders, Leonardo Dionicio, Mike Stark, Keenan Anunay, Hannah Ortega, Taylor Chemlka, and Allie Ryan, got dumped in the new episode of the Peacock show.

On the other hand, Taylor Smith and Isiah "Zay" Harayda get to remain in the villa, giving them another chance at forming fruitful connections. As Zay was on the verge of eviction, he gave his connection with Destiny Zammarra another thought.

Does Isiah 'Zay' Harayda regret coupling up with Destiny Zammarra?

Isiah "Zay" Harayda and Destiny coupled up during the Casa Amor twist as he really felt they had a genuine spark, but things don't seem to be going that well as he's thinking of trying to find other connections. 

Even though they were on cloud nine at the start, the couple's connection soon started to fizzle out, and they got into a huge fight. Moreover, Zay's feud put him in the danger zone as he got fewer votes.

While standing on the verge of elimination, Zay reconsidered his connection with Destiny and seemingly regretted being with her throughout his time on the Peacock show.

Isiah 'Zay' Harayda considers exploring 'other options' in 'Love Island USA' villa

In the latest episode, Zay got another chance to stay in the villa, and it seems like he might not want to move forward in the journey with Destiny.

"Even though our connection has been apparent since the very beginning I feel like one of my regrets would be if I would have left that I didn't explore other options," said the island while sharing his regrets with Destiny. 

Zay further explained, "I feel like If I would have went home I would have not left everything on the line because I haven't talked to anybody like everybody here has talked to other people and like have gone through ups and downs with other people."

"I feel like I should be allowed to go talk to other people in here and get to that's what Love Island is," said the star, sharing his desire to explore other options. 

'Love Island USA' viewers slam Isiah 'Zay' Harayda

Soon after Zay's thoughts were revealed on the 'Love Island USA' episode, the viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to slam the islander for not being open to forming genuine connections. 

A user wrote, "Zay are you serious? She literally asked you do you feel heard and you said yes.. next day you said you did not feel heard."

"Zay finally admitting he wants to try other people. Destiny babe, you gotta open up more and be a little bit more inviting to retain a relationship. Another one bites the dust girl. It’s you," stated another. 

One viewer added, "Destiny was clearly upset that some of her closest friends just left and instead of consoling her Zay chose at the moment to let her know he wants to explore new people."

"People on love island are so weird. So you mean to tell me that Zay got mad at Destiny for still keeping things open with Mike and then goes around and gives his whole big love Island speech about how he should be open," expressed a fan, with one noting, "So instead of comforting destiny who just lost all her people, zay wants to talk about exploring other connections. trash."

Who is 'Love Island USA' star Isiah 'Zay' Harayda?

Isiah 'Zay' Harayda is a Long Island, New York resident working as an Executive Sales Representative. He has also served in the United States Air Force for four years, joining the military in 2019.

Additionally, Zay was a part of the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. When he is not at work, he prefers to hike or play sports, along with pursuing his passion for buying way too many colognes.

Who is 'Love Island USA' star Destiny Zammarra?

Destiny Zammarra hails from Florissant, Missouri, and currently works as a microbiologist after earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree from Lindenwood University in December 2018. 

Moreover, she was signed to Ford Models in January 2022. 

New episodes of 'Love Island USA' Season 5 premiere from Thursday to Tuesday, 9 pm ET on Peacock.