From day one, she dominated the villa, and now Love Island USA’s Huda Mustafa might be reality TV’s next big villain. She coupled up with Jeremiah Brown on 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 like The Traitors and House of Villains are penning invitations to her as we speak. So who is Huda Mustafa, 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 of Palestinian decent who 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 receiving massive 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 of Love Island USA season seven. Earlier this week she became the second islander this season to surpass one million followers on Instagram. She joins Ace 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.
Before Jeremiah was eliminated, America voted to break up his toxic relationship with Huda and put him in a new couple with bombshell Iris Kendall. Since then, Huda has spent most of her time single, seeking out connections with islanders including Pepe Garcia, TJ Palma, and JD Dodard without much luck. But at the end of Casa Amor, Huda recoupled with Chris 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 watching Love Island USA. Episodes drop every day but Wednesdays at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on Peacock.
