Looks like there’s been a recoupling! Love Island USA Season 7 stars Iris Kendall and TJ Palma just made their romance Instagram official — shortly after her breakup with fellow islander Pepe Garcia.
On Tuesday, September 16, Iris, 25, posted a series of PDA-packed photos with TJ, 23, confirming that the two have rekindled their connection after initially coupling up early in the season.
In the Instagram pictures, which they both posted to their accounts, Iris stuns in a bold red bustier and matching skirt while TJ looks sharp in an all-black suit jacket, shirt and pants. One photo captures the pair walking hand-in-hand down a hallway, while another shows them side by side outside the venue doors. Additional snaps show Iris leaning over TJ with her hand on his shoulder, the couple cozying up in front of a mirror, and even TJ resting his head sweetly on her shoulder as they sit together. A final elevator mirror pic shows them leaning in close, smiling softly.
Iris kept her caption simple and sweet, writing just “
.”
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Their hard launch comes on the heels of Iris’ breakup from fellow islander Pepe Garcia, 27. The two coupled up toward the end of Love Island USA season 7 and even made it to the finals together. However, last month fans noticed that Iris and Pepe had unfollowed each other on Instagram, sparking split speculation. Iris also deleted all her photos with Pepe, though he still has some featuring her on his page.
Adding to the rumors, Iris posted an Instagram Story featuring a sunset and the Fleetwood Mac classic “Silver Springs,” which fans took as a subtle breakup hint.
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Just weeks earlier, during the Love Island USA season 7 reunion on August 25, Iris and Pepe had said they planned to “be together and hang out together and just see what happens.” At the time, they weren’t putting a label on things, with Pepe explaining, “I see dating as once you’re exclusive, you’re pretty much boyfriend and girlfriend,” while Iris teased, “I think you have to ask someone to be your girlfriend.” When asked if she wanted to be Pepe’s girlfriend, she laughed, saying, “Yeah, I feel like we’re going in a good direction.”
Now, though, it’s clear Iris is in an entirely new direction — and this time, it’s with TJ.
