'Love Island USA': Coye Simmons’ mother calls JaNa Craig 'desperate' after national TV dump

Coye Simmons’ mother is deeply upset by her son's departure from the show, even though Coye and JaNa had a cordial breakup
UPDATED JUN 19, 2024
Coye Simmons' mother slams son's ex JaNa Craig after exit from 'Love Island USA' Season 6 (Instagram/@janacraig_/@simmons__14)
Coye Simmons' mother slams son's ex JaNa Craig after exit from 'Love Island USA' Season 6 (Instagram/@janacraig_/@simmons__14)

MAMANUCA ISLANDS, FIJI: Fans of 'Love Island USA' were in for a shocking moment when Coye Simmons' mother, ShockyShay, called his Season 6 ex-girlfriend JaNa Craig as "desperate" in an online comment. Even though Coye and JaNa had a cordial breakup before he left the Villa, it appears Coye's mother is deeply upset by her son's departure from the show.

After JaNa chose to date Bombshell Connor Newsum over Coye, the Islander's mother launched a social media attack against her. In multiple Instagram posts, his mother, who uses the handle 'iamshockyshay,' stated that, unlike JaNa, Coye "knew his worth."

'Love Island USA' star Coye Simmons’ mom calls JaNa Craig 'desperate' online (Instagram/loveislandusa)
'Love Island USA' star Coye Simmons’ mom calls JaNa Craig 'desperate' online (Instagram/@loveislandusa)

She continued, “She was crazy for sending Coye home! She wanted him to open up his whole life on the spot. He did not want her after realizing who she was.”

'Love Island USA' star Coye Simmons’ mom defends her son after Week 1 exit (Instagram/loveislandusa)
'Love Island USA' star Coye Simmons’ mom defends her son after Week 1 exit (Instagram/@loveislandusa)

Coye's mother further elaborated that her son "regretted" choosing JaNa over Serena Page during the initial pairing ceremony, suggesting he would have been "a whole different person with her [Serena]."

'Love Island USA' star Coye Simmons’ mom demands respect for her son (Instagram/loveislandusa)
'Love Island USA' star Coye Simmons’ mom demands respect for her son (Instagram/@loveislandusa)

Furthermore, she claimed that after "playing it safe" by leaning toward JaNa, Connor will "turn his head" and choose someone else.

'Love Island USA' star Coye Simmons’ mom wished her son dated Serena Page (Instagram/loveislandusa)
'Love Island USA' star Coye Simmons’ mom wished her son dated Serena Page (Instagram/@loveislandusa)

Why did JaNa Craig dump Coye Simmons on 'Love Island USA' Season 6?

Despite initially appearing as the strongest pair in the villa, JaNa and Coye's relationship began to deteriorate in episode three when JaNa started feeling that Coye was not giving their relationship enough attention.

Later in the episode, while playing a very risque game, JaNa was disappointed once again by Coye when he made several hurtful remarks about sensitive topics, including her body count. - yikes!

At the same time, JaNa was receiving the attention and effort from Connor that she had been longing for. With the re-coupling ceremony giving the girls the upper hand, the 27-year-old decided to "go with [her] gut" and choose Connor over Coye because she believed it was ultimately what was best for her in the long run.

JaNa Craig and Coye Simmons coupled up (Instagram/@loveislandusa)
'Love Island USA' Season 6 stars JaNa Craig and Coye Simmons broke up (Instagram/@loveislandusa)

Who is JaNa Craig coupled up with on 'Love Island USA' Season 6?

Connor appeared to be openly expressing his affection and devotion to JaNa in their current romance. However, his commitment was tested when he was pulled aside for a conversation by Andrea Carmona, the recent bombshell, to see if they might be a better match. He made it clear that JaNa was the reason he was at the villa.

'Love Island USA' Season 6 stars Connor Newsum and  JaNa Craig  are current couple (@peacock)
'Love Island USA' Season 6 stars Connor Newsum and JaNa Craig are current couple (@peacock)

Where is Coye Simmons now after 'Love Island USA' Season 6?

Following his departure from the villa and packing up his belongings, Coye made an appearance on 'Love Island: Aftersun,' where he confided with the host, Maura Higgins, that he ought to have gone with Serena and acknowledged that their vibes were more similar.

'Love Island USA' star Coye Simmons (YouTube/@
'Love Island USA' star Coye Simmons made an appearance on 'Love Island: Aftersun following his departure (YouTube/@peacock)

Catch new episodes of 'Love Island USA' Season 6 from Sundays to Fridays with 'Love Island Aftersun', a 'weekly chat series' airing every Saturday on Peacock

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