New boy Bennie Bivins is looking to break up a Love Island USA power couple, so here’s the complete run-down on the new islander. Bennie entered the villa after four islanders vote least popular by American audiences were sent home. The men islanders were already wary of new boys entering the villa, but Bennie put an even larger target on his back by choosing Cely, who has been happily coupled with Johnny since the start of the season, for a date.
Cely and Johnny have been one of the strongest couples in the villa, but Johnny’s recent affair could give Bennie the opening he’s looking for. During the Casa Amor twist, Johnny developed a strong physical connection with new girl Mercades, even though he constantly asserted that he would return to Cely after during the re-coupling ceremony. Cely was heartbroken by Johnny’s salacious behavior, but ultimately decided to forgive and forget for the sake of her own happiness. Many fans, however, don’t believe Johnny shared the full truth of his actions, which could give Bennie the ammunition he needs to turn Cely’s head.
Bennie Bivins, originally from Barnegat, New Jersey, is a 24-year-old personal trainer. During his introduction video he said, “the perfect woman in my eyes is definitely brunette, light eyes and she’s petite,” he says. “I care and when I do, I care hard.” A true Leo, Bennie likes to surround himself with the finer things in life, often posting photos with his white Italian sports car. He’s also extremely into fitness, marketing himself as a personal trainer and fitness program creator on social media.
Although he’s only been on the show for one episode, Bennie has already made a good impression on audiences. Bennie entered the villa with enough swagger and confidence to go after the most inaccessible girl, and fans who were already rubbed the wrong way by Johnny’s stint in Casa Amor hope Cely gives him a fair shot. Twitter users also expect Bennie, or one of the other new arrivals, to expose the full extent of Johnny’s encounter with Mercades.
Bennie entered the house with Noah Purvis, a home healthcare provider, and Bennett Sipes, an executive assistant. Noah has his sights set on Moira, who is currently in a friendship couple with Connor, and Bennett has already turned Keirstan’s head from partner Calvin. Tonight, audiences will get a look at Cely and Bennie’s first date, and if it goes well, there could be a new Love Island USA couple in the villa.
