Huda in a Netflix show? Real reason why she may have stayed quiet about Louis dating rumours
Huda Mustafa’s Love Island USA season 7 journey can easily be called the highlight of the entire season. For some, she played the perfect villain, while for others, she was the only reason they kept tuning in week after week. True to form, she carried that same energy into the reunion, where she was anything but boring.
During her appearance, Huda was grilled about her rumoured connection with Too Hot to Handle star Louis Russell. Despite making it all the way to the finale, she ultimately walked away single after Chris ended things with her.
Her answer left Ariana and Andy Cohen a bit confused. Andy even hinted at Huda’s recent red carpet appearance with “someone”, without naming Louis directly. Still, Huda repeated her earlier stance and apologised for not sharing more. Andy tried to lighten the moment by joking, “OK, tell Netflix this was the number one streaming show of the summer.”
Are Huda Mustafa and Louis Russell dating after Love Island USA?
Louis Russell, who also appeared on Perfect Match season 3, has yet to confirm anything about his rumoured relationship with Huda Mustafa, and the Love Island USA star has also remained quiet. At the season 7 reunion, when co-host Ariana Madix asked Huda for an update on her love life, she avoided giving a direct answer.
“I can’t speak about my relationships outside the villa,” Huda explained, mentioning “legal reasons” with Netflix. This was likely because the Perfect Match season 3 finale had not yet aired at the time of filming. The final episode dropped on August 15, just three days after the Love Island reunion.
Huda’s reunion look | Credit: Peacock
Her answer left Ariana and Andy Cohen a bit confused. Andy even hinted at Huda’s recent red carpet appearance with “someone”, without naming Louis directly. Still, Huda repeated her earlier stance and apologised for not sharing more. Andy tried to lighten the moment by joking, “OK, tell Netflix this was the number one streaming show of the summer.”
Huda breaks her silence on the Netflix statement
Right after the reunion premiered and social media lit up with trolls and rumours, Huda finally broke her silence on Instagram. She addressed the issue directly in her story, writing: “I prefer to share details about my relationships on my own terms, not for a TV show it has nothing to do with. Repeated pressure to open up, especially when it’s excessive, makes me uncomfortable, and I’d appreciate if that could be respected. But you’ll edit out the number of times you asked and tried making others answer for me.”
Huda opens up about her Netflix comment
More about Huda and Louis dating rumours
Not long after the reunion wrapped filming on August 12, Huda and Louis only added fuel to the dating rumours. Huda first sparked chatter when she posted an Instagram Story of herself wearing a snorkel mask during what looked like a beach or pool day. Behind her head, a man’s face could be seen partially hidden, which fans were quick to assume was Louis. The clip set off speculation that the two were spending time together away from the cameras.
Louis then fanned the flames even further the very next day. On August 18, he uploaded a TikTok promoting his new track, “She Pretty”. In the video, a hand playfully grabbed his face in sync with the song. Viewers immediately paused to analyse the details — the long nails, the fresh manicure, and small tattoos on the fingers — all of which many fans claimed matched Huda’s. The comments section quickly filled with people convinced the mystery hand belonged to her, pushing the romance narrative even harder.
Huda and Louis made a red carpet appearance at the premiere of Weapons | Credit: @Chicks
Huda and Louis seemingly made things official when they stepped out together at the Weapons movie premiere. The pair walked the red carpet side by side, instantly sparking headlines and social media chatter. For many fans, the joint appearance felt like confirmation of the romance rumors that had been building since the Love Island USA reunion, especially after weeks of cryptic posts and hints online. However, despite the public outing, neither Huda nor Louis has officially confirmed their relationship.
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