After six weeks of recouplings, bombshell arrivals and public votes, Love Island USA Season 8 came down to four couples. In the end, viewers chose Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai Dettloff as the winners, earning the show’s $100,000 prize.

Unlike previous seasons, however, the finale ended with a noticeable change that surprised longtime fans.

For years, Love Island USA followed the same tradition as its UK counterpart. Once the winning couple was announced, one person randomly received an envelope containing the prize money while the other got an empty envelope. The contestant with the money then decided whether to keep all $100,000 or split it with their partner.

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That dramatic moment never arrived this season.

Instead, host Ariana Madix announced that Trinity and Bryce had won the $100,000 prize together, with no envelope twist or last-minute decision. The money was awarded to the couple, marking a departure from the format viewers had come to expect.

The decision marked one of the biggest format changes in the show’s history. While Peacock has not officially explained the move, several entertainment outlets noted that the envelope twist had become largely symbolic, as winners across the Love Island franchise have consistently chosen to share the prize money.

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For Trinity and Bryce, the cash prize capped off a season in which their relationship steadily gained support from viewers. They developed a partnership that many fans viewed as genuine throughout the latter part of the season. That consistency helped them secure enough public votes to finish ahead of fellow finalists Carl Schmidt and Aniya Harvey, Sincere Rhea and Melanie Moreno, and Zach Georgiou and Kayda Bosse.

The prize money is only part of what comes with winning Love Island USA. Former Islanders have often turned their television exposure into careers through brand partnerships, modelling, podcasts, hosting roles and social media campaigns. For many contestants, those opportunities can become more lucrative than the prize money itself.

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Since leaving the villa, Trinity has already used her platform to urge fans to stop directing abuse toward fellow contestant Zach Georgiou, reminding viewers that the Islanders are real people adjusting to life outside the show. Bryce and several cast members publicly backed her message, showing that some of the friendships formed during the season have continued beyond the cameras.

Their victory places them among the winners of Love Island USA as they begin the next chapter of their lives outside the villa, with the show’s $100,000 prize and a growing public profile following their time on screen.

Television‘s biggest stars and series are officially in the running for this year’s Emmy Awards after the Television Academy unveiled the nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.

HBO’s The Pitt leads the field with 25 nominations, making it the most recognised programme this year. Close behind is Hacks, which earned 24 nominations and set a new record for the highest number of nominations received by a comedy series in a single year.

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Apple TV+ also enjoyed a standout year, with Widow’s Bay collecting 19 nominations and Pluribus securing 18. The results underline the growing competition among streaming platforms, with established hits and newer productions sharing the spotlight.

Several returning favourites are back in contention across the major categories. Abbott Elementary, Slow Horses, The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, The Diplomat and Shrinking all received nominations, while a number of first-time contenders also made a strong impression with Emmy voters.

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The Outstanding Drama Series category includes The Pitt, The Diplomat, The Gilded Age, Paradise, Pluribus and Slow Horses. Acting nominations in the drama field went to performers including Noah Wyle, Sterling K. Brown, Matthew Rhys, Carrie Coon, Keri Russell, Rhea Seehorn and Zendaya.

In comedy, Hacks will compete alongside Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking, Widow’s Bay and Margo’s Got Money Troubles. Jean Smart added another Emmy nomination for her leading role in Hacks, continuing her successful run in the category.

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The Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category features Beef, The Beast in Me, All Her Fault and Love Story. Oscar Isaac, Claire Danes and Sarah Snook are among the performers recognised for their work in limited series.

This year’s nominations also brought a few notable milestones. David Attenborough became the oldest Emmy nominee at the age of 100, while Dancing With the Stars returned to the Outstanding Reality Competition category for the first time in 10 years. Meanwhile, Stranger Things received little recognition in the major categories despite its popularity.

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The nominations were announced by Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller on 8 July. Final-round voting is scheduled for August before the winners are revealed at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on 14 September at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The ceremony will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay and broadcast on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock.

Major 2026 Emmy Nominees

Outstanding Drama Series

The Pitt

The Diplomat

The Gilded Age

Paradise

Pluribus

Slow Horses

Outstanding Comedy Series

Hacks

Abbott Elementary

The Bear

Only Murders in the Building

Shrinking

Widow’s Bay

Margo’s Got Money Troubles

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

Beef

The Beast in Me

All Her Fault

Love Story

Romeo Beckham is taking a new step in his career, moving from the fashion world to the big screen with his first acting role in the upcoming queer sports drama Forty Love.

The 23-year-old, who has built a profile as a model after stepping away from football, has been cast in the tennis-centred romance alongside French actors Paul Kircher, Guillaume Canet and Benjamin Voisin. The project marks Beckham’s first screen role.

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Forty Love follows rising tennis player Sacha Gallo, played by Paul Kircher, as he prepares for a major tournament in Paris under the guidance of his father. The story centres on the relationship that develops when a new rival enters his life. Beckham plays the competitor whose arrival changes both the dynamics of the competition and Sacha’s personal life.

The film explores the connection between the two players alongside the pressures of professional sport.

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The film is directed by Pierre-Ange Carlotti, a fashion photographer making his feature directorial debut. Carlotti co-wrote the screenplay, and the cast also includes Catherine Deneuve. The production is backed by Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, with Studiocanal and Manna Studios serving as co-producers.

For Beckham, the role represents another career shift. After spending parts of his youth in football systems linked to Arsenal, Inter Miami and Brentford, he increasingly focused on fashion, working with luxury labels and appearing on major runways and campaigns.

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The casting marks Beckham’s first move into acting after establishing himself in the fashion industry. The choice of project has attracted attention because it differs from the more conventional routes often taken by celebrity offspring entering the film industry. The film is scheduled to open in French cinemas on 25 November, with international distribution plans expected to follow. It will mark Beckham’s first appearance in a feature film.