Connection at risk: 'Love Island USA' star Kendall left heartbroken after Nicole and Miguel spark romance

'Love Island USA' Season 6 star Kendall Washington avoids Nicole Jacky amid her kiss revelation
Kendall Washington, Nicole Jacky and Miguel Harichi are in a love triangle (@peacock)
Kendall Washington, Nicole Jacky and Miguel Harichi are in a love triangle (@peacock)

MAMANUCA ISLANDS, FIJI: 'Love Island USA' Season 6 islander Kendall Washington was recently heartbroken after his connection Nicole Jacky started exploring romance with the new bombshell Miguel Harichi. Miguel pulled out Nicole for a conversation that quickly turned romantic and they ended up sharing a passionate smooch.

Nicole started questioning her connection with Kendall after she felt a strong attraction towards Miguel. In the latest episode, Nicole revealed to Kendall about her kiss with Miguel and claimed that she wanted to explore things with both of them. 

Although Kendall was a bit disappointed, he supported Nicole's decision. He reflected on his frustration in the confessional, "Obviously you don't want to hear that. I just didn't think it was at this stage, where they're like making out. He added, "Looks like America was right. You guys were right back home about the connection. Apparently, I f*****g way missed that."

Nicole Jacky and Kendall Washington's connection jeopardized (@peacock)
Nicole Jacky and Kendall Washington's connection jeopardized (@peacock)

Miguel Harichi reveals Nicole Jacky wants to couple up with him

'Love Island USA' Season 6 islander Miguel Harichi recently had a conversation with Kendall Washington and revealed what Nicole Jacky thinks of him. The new bombshell Miguel claimed that Nicole told him that she wanted to couple with him in the upcoming recoupling ceremony.

Miguel told Kendall, "I didn't want you to feel like I was just beating around the bush and not telling you like I was hiding it and shit." He revealed, "She said you guys are still together, like for now. At the end of the day, it's like it's still kind of unknown until recoupling happens. But she said she is willing to couple up with me."

'Love Island USA' Season 6 bombshell Miguel Harichi to bring chaos in the Fiji villa (@peacock)
'Love Island USA' Season 6 bombshell Miguel Harichi brings chaos to the Fiji villa (@peacock)

Nicole Jacky breaks down amid Kendall Washington's ignorance

'Love Island USA' Season 6 star Kendall Washington claimed that he was not bothered by Nicole Jacky exploring connections in the villa. However, he changed his statement soon after Miguel Harichi revealed that Nicole was considering coupling up with the bombshell.

Kendall started ignoring Nicole and didn't talk to her which left her in tears. Nicole tearfully reflected in the confessional, "I think it's hard sharing a bed with someone when you know they're upset with you." She added, "I mean that could definitely be why I'm upset this morning." Nicole further noted that she was not mad at Kendall as he had "every right to do so."

Nicole Jacky breaks down amid Kendall Washington's ignorance (@peacock)
Nicole Jacky breaks down amid Kendall Washington's ignorance (@peacock)

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

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