NEW THREADSo, we all know that Casa Amor is the ULTIMATE relationship test. One that not many pass. We almost had our first Black couple who were this close to becoming Love Island winners in Season 5 of UK but guess what happened?!... CASA EFFIN’ AMOR #LoveIslandUSA

So this thread breaks down how Casa Amor tested our fav couple #Jaleb and how them surviving it made them unstoppable and firmly cemented their win Let’s go! #LoveIslandUSA #Jaleb

1) Aiight, so let’s back up to a couple days before Casa Amor. Things with #Jaleb were going great! They were super into each other. Justine even shared with the girls what she liked about him. #LoveIslandUSA

2) The next day, they had the “Tie The Knot”... Let’s hope this is foreshadowing #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

3) Like, they lost this challenge and look at how they ran into villa afterwards! Come on care free! Come on young love! Just gon’ ‘head and cut the cake already! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

4) And later that night, their flirt level was on a solid 8.5. Our King was telling our Queen how good she looked in a wedding dress, the kind of ring she deserves & how he’s tryna keep her interested *swoon* Chile! This scene always takes me down #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

5) Look at them being all cute n’ ish in bed?! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

6) So the next day, they get a text that the girls are having a spa day on the roof. Manis and Mimosas. Cute girly ish. They were hype! Our Queen didn’t even kiss our King goodbye. Little did they know #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

7) So the boys were sulking () until they got a text that they were going on a Boycation. The hopping around and screaming that took place? Y’all... chill out. #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

8) And once the boys are gone, Arielle shows up and is like “Y’all dudes are gone!” Our Queen is shooketh. #LoveIslandUSA #Jaleb

9) I will say, the fact that THIS LOOK was Caleb’s last image of Justine, should have made her rest easy. Cause this royal blue?! Her body? Her hair? Sheesh. The lord had EXTRA time when he made Justine. We aren’t worthy! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

10) Enter: THE NEW BOYS!!!! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

11) Okay, let’s introduce the key players that will factor into Justine’s story: Mike, Aaron and De’Andre. All dudes who try to holla at her. Rightfully so. #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

12) Meanwhile, the boys arrive at Casa Amor literally barking. Like... These producers were buggin’. Anyways, they are hype. And you can tell that Calvin has watched the show. He screams “CASA AMOR!” so he knows what’s about to go down #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

13) Enter: THE NEW GIRLS!!!! First up: Sher - key figure in Caleb’s Casa Amor story. #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

14) Then there’s also GiNiele. She was feeling Caleb before she even met him. #LoveIslandUSA #Jaleb

15) And these girls were TURNT! GiNiele literally ran in and started twerking before she said hello, shook their hands, hugged them - Anything! I said “Father God. Drop a large tarp of covering over Caleb!” #LoveIslandUSA #Jaleb

16) So after that odd meet and greet, the guys split off and chatted privately with the new girls. GiNiele and Caleb got to talkin’..... About Connor #LoveIslandUSA #Jaleb

17) And back at the villa, the girls had to pack up suitcases for the guys. Shout out to our Queen for the sabotage plan! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

18) Now let’s jump ahead to their first night. Naturally, they have to play some sort of sexy jenga game. Again, our Queen looking good per usual AND knowing her talents! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

19) We never see Caleb doing anything raunchy in this game, so for now, we’re at a good level blood pressure. At the villa, Aaron pulls our Queen for a chat. And it seemed it was a good one. #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

20) At Casa Amor, Caleb has a chat with Sher and WHEW!!! The flirt level was on HIGH.
Sher: “So where are you at right now?”
Caleb: “I’m right here.”
Sir?!SIR! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

21) And I guess Justine’s convo with Aaron had lasting effects. Cause the way he was looking at her when she offered to share her bed with him?! SHEESH! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

22) The next morning, the guys are having a quick recap of the evening. Caleb didn’t kiss Sher. WHEW! *hand on chest / relieved sigh* But Caleb laughing because he knows Johnny is in trouble?! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

23) But Sher just thinks that Caleb is gentleman (which we know he is) but still... THEN! Caleb talmbout “he’s holding back!” Y’all! I’m surprised we all didn’t have a collective heart attack. WHAT IS GOING ON KING? #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

24) Okay, so next they play “Raunchy Races” where both villas are competing against each other. THIS GAME!!!! It always brings out the competitive side in everyone. Even our Queen was ready for war. (Also she’s so cute even she’s “mean” ) #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

25) One of the “races” was that the shortest girl had to kiss the tallest guy. And GiNiele wasted no time! Then Caleb was over here talmbout “She’s got nice lips!” THIS IS WHAT I AM SAYING! This game ALWAYS fucks relationships up! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

26) So we finally reach the last “race” & they all have to passionately kiss someone. THE WAY Justine kisses Aaron down?! THE WAY Sher climbs into Caleb’s lap?!! I truly flatlined! A thug tear slide down my face. That looked too fun for BOTH of them! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

27) So the Villa wins. And like clockwork, after they play this damn game, here go folks saying “Yeah, things have changed for me.” Then Justine liked Aaron’s lips and their kiss. LORD TODAY! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

28) So later that night, the villa has their party. Cocktails were flowing. Good times were had. And Mike and Justine were grinding on each other. #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

29) Meanwhile at Casa Amor, the boys play a game of “Dare or Dare” (WHICH THEY PLAY ENTIRELY TOO MUCH OVER THERE! ) But shout out to Caleb and Faith for having some good clean fun here. #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

30) So after all that grinding, Mike pulls Justine for a chat. I WISH he’d pulled that piece of confetti out of her hair. But it’s fine. That’s how I knew he wasn’t a real one or the right choice for our Queen. #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

31) More of this “Dare or Dare” business at Casa Amor. More of Caleb and GiNiele kissing. It should be noted that this was in fact a game. Some folks think Caleb lied to Justine afterwards, but this was a game/challenge. He didn’t lie. #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

32) So at this point, our Queen has gotten to know the guys who were feeling her, but she’s still thinking Caleb. She’s concerned he might twist & shoot... I WAS WORRIED TOO SIS! Also, shout out to Cely in this scene #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

33) Day 3 of Casa Amor madness. I’m including this clip because I peeped Caleb and Sher’s quiet intimacy. Sis was rubbing his stomach first thing in the morning. Like... it seemed that there was something there btwn them. I was legit sad. #LoveIslandUSA #Jaleb

34) So both villas have a pool party. Lots of frolicking, dancing and smiles. Glad they were having fun! My stomach was in KNOTS! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

35) After the party, C-Squared have a chat. Caleb has been thinking about Justine heavy. He wants to pull away from Sher which is cool with Calvonte b/c he wants to holla at her. Important scene: Only time we see Caleb worried that Justine might twist. #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

36) By the end of Day 3, Justine was really not sure what to do, so De’Andre figured he’d shoot his shot. Bless it Again, shout out to these Casa Amor fellas who CLEARLY saw what a light and a catch our Queen is! #LoveIslandUSA #Jaleb

37) JUSTINE’S DREAM!!!! We were all Moira in that moment! #LoveIslandUSA #Jaleb

38) And now... the fateful text of DOOM! The recoupling. Who is gonna stick or twist. I have to say, it’s quite clear that Justine was not confident Caleb would come back for her. The look on her face broke me. #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

39) She ain’t know that Caleb realized what he had with Justine was way more special. I could hear the collective sigh of relief around the world. #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

40) Women of Faith know what to do in times like these! Shout out to Cely & Justine bringing some levity and the lord into this! (Also, if anyone knows this song, please comment what it is. ) #LoveIslandUSA #Jaleb

41) And then they get serious and talk through what they hoped happened at Casa Amor. Justine doesn’t mind if Caleb explored a little bit - she just wants him to choose her. Very mature Queen vibes. #LoveIslandUSA #Jaleb

42) The power of this scene. Our beautiful Queen explicitly saying she is tired of being second best. A moment for those of us whose beauty isn’t always valued by society. Felt this in a deep way. #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

43) Now, it’s the moment of truth. The Casa Amor recoupling. Who else was nervous as hell?! Shout out to the Love Island producers who know how to create the DRAMA #LoveIslandUSA #Jaleb

44) Okay, so here we go - Decision time for Justine & Caleb. Important to note here: At this point, every guy had come back from Casa Amor with a girl! Justine saw Sher & Laurel and didn’t know what to think! Her fear was warranted. #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

45) THE DEFINITION OF ICONIC!!!! Caleb coming back for Justine after Casa Amor was a game changer. It felt genuine, pure and cemented that beautiful Black Love can exist on reality tv. IMO, the game was over for everyone else after this. And it was #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb

46) Adding this to the thread. They knew it was a defining moment for them as well! #LoveIslandUSA #jaleb