From day one, she dominated the villa, and nowLove Island USA’sHuda Mustafamight be reality TV’s next big villain. She coupled up withJeremiah Brownon night one, and their volatile relationship was the main focus of the show in its first few weeks. Though Jeremiah was voted off the island in episode 18,Huda has continued to be one of the stars of the season and a polarizing figure in the eyes of the audience. Surely, all-star shows likeThe TraitorsandHouse of Villainsare penning invitations to her as we speak.So who is HudaMustafa, and why did she go so viral on the show?
Everything to Know About ‘Love Island’ Star Huda Mustafa
Huda is a 24-year-old fitness instructor ofPalestinian decentwho lives in Raleigh, NC. Perhaps most notably,she’s a mother (or rather a Mommy? Mamacita) of a 4-year-old daughter. She entered the villa keeping her motherhood information privileged, only revealing it to her partner in episode 4. Amidst Huda’s explosive behavior in her relationship with Jeremiah, she began receivingmassive amounts of backlash online, which caused the father of her child to step forward and speak out in her defense.
Before entering the villa, Huda worked as a fitness instructor and influencer, and ran an online coaching business. She has already amassed a following online, which has grown substantially since joining the cast ofLove Island USAseason seven. Earlier this weekshe became the second islander this season to surpass one million followers on Instagram. She joinsAce Greene, who reached one million followers on June 19, and not long after her, fan favorite Amaya Espinal hit one million followers as well.Huda is currently the most followed islander of the season, currently sitting at an audience of 1.8 million and counting on Instagram and a staggering 2.4 million on TikTok.
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Huda and Jeremiah had an instant connection, but within a matter of episodes, their numerous incompatibilities became glaringly evident, and the relationship became dysfunctional. Huda had a jealous streak and required blind commitment and constant reassurance. By the time Jeremiah realized he was in over his head, it seemed too late, and he consistently struggled to articulate his feelings effectively. Islanders and audience members alike became exhausted as Huda began exhibiting concerning, borderline abusive behavior,earning her the nickname Hurricane Huda.
BeforeJeremiah was eliminated, America voted to break up his toxic relationship with Huda andput him in a new couplewith bombshell Iris Kendall. Since then, Huda has spent most of her time single, seeking out connections with islanders includingPepe Garcia, TJ Palma, andJD Dodardwithout much luck. But at the end of Casa Amor, Huda recoupled withChris Seeley, and now, against all odds, she seems to be in one of the strongest couples currently in the villa.
Where to Follow Huda
You can find Huda on Instagram and TikTok at the handle Hudabubbaaa.
To see more of Huda, keep watchingLove Island USA.Episodes drop every day but Wednesdays at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on Peacock.
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