Spoilers for all episodes of Love Island USA season 6 ahead. Each year, Love Island USA brings together dozens of gorgeous singles who put themselves out there for a chance at love. This summer, season 6 of the hit dating reality show stood out from a crowded selection of summer TV as it moved to Peacock, thanks to its excellent cast and new host, Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix, as millions of viewers rooted for their favorite couples. By the July 21 finale, it became the most-watched streaming reality series and a month of romantic drama had led to two final couples vying for the $100,000 prize: Serena Page and Kordell Beckham, and Leah Taylor and Miguel Harichi.
The latter pair, a California girl and a dashing Brit, went through a lot on their path toward the finale, but they eventually found each other among the many, many couplings. Now, fans are clamoring for news of whether their relationship will make it outside of the villa. Read on for everything we know about Leah and Miguel's relationship and whether they're still together.
What happened between Leah and Miguel on 'Love Island USA' season 6?
Leah Kateb, a 24-year-old with Persian heritage who grew up in Bell Canyon, California, was an original islander who entered the villa on day one. She was on the show for a full nine days before 27-year-old Londoner Miguel Harichi was brought on to the show as a bombshell. Though they were both in other couplings upon his arrival, Leah and Miguel eventually paired up after separating from their previous matches Connor Newsum and Liv Walker, respectively.
Though things were going well with Leah and Miguel, they faced some turmoil once the male and female contestants were split up mid-season for Casa Amor. Leah remained single throughout Casa Amor, but Miguel chose to recouple with new arrival Sierra Mills, not knowing that Leah was waiting for him. Still, Miguel and Sierra weren't meant to be, and he and Leah were able to work things through, matching up again just one recoupling later.
Leah and Miguel stayed together until the season 6 finale, where they were voted as one of the final two couples. They ended up finishing the season in second place, with Serena and Kordell taking home the title.
What happened between Leah and Rob on 'Love Island USA' season 6?
Before Miguel, Leah had considerable sparks with Robert “Rob” Rausch, a 25-year-old from Florence, Alabama, who returned for season 6 after having not much luck as a Casa Amor addition during season 5. Leah paired with Rob at the first recoupling and they were one of the strongest early couples, but things weren't smooth sailing between the pair. Rob had a wandering eye, and he briefly recoupled with bombshell Liv before going back to Leah a couple of days later.
Rob eventually left Leah again for the new arrival Andrea Carmona, just one day before Miguel entered the villa. Rob subsequently ended up pairing with six girls throughout the show, but some fans were hoping that he could reunite with Leah up until Rob's elimination right before the finale. Still, he and Leah left the show as very good friends, even sharing an emotional moment before he left the villa.
“I really care about you. I really do, and I really, really wish you the best. And it didn’t work out for us, like, romantically, but I really do hope that we get to stay friends,” Rob said before leaving the show.
Leah responded by sharing a similar sentiment. She said, “I swear to God, like, on, like, my dog’s life, like, I always cared about you, and I always wanted the best for you, and I always will.”
Rob was even rooting for Leah in the days before the finale. In a clip shared to the Love Island USA official Instagram, Rob named Leah and Miguel as his pick for the winners of the season. “Even though things didn’t work out with Leah and I, I think that she’s really an amazing person and I’m assuming America can see that as well. I could see her putting Miguel in her backpack,” he said.
Are Leah and Miguel still together after 'Love Island USA' season 6?
Fans will be happy to know that Leah and Miguel are still going strong outside the villa! During the season 6 reunion, the couple confirmed that they are officially dating and making it work long distance. According to Miguel, they spoke on FaceTime for two hours a day when he went back to London and she stayed at home in L.A. He even organized a surprise birthday dinner for her when he returned stateside, which got a bit rough since Leah hates surprises. But the evening still marked a big milestone for the pair.
"I had a little card," Miguel explained. "In that card, I did a big old speech. And then I asked her to be my girlfriend."
Leah also took the chance to address her popularity (and over three million Instagram followers) following the show.
"It took a jump," she said, referring to her follower count. "I didn't expect it in the slightest, but I'm very thankful for, like, everyone. Obviously, they saw a fucking human being with actual feelings just doing my best. I think people saw that and appreciated me for it."
Several months later, the couple is taking a major step in their relationship. In a November 15 interview with PEOPLE, Leah revealed that she and Miguel "live together right now, basically," and that they're taking steps to make their co-habitation permanent.
"I am obsessed with him. I literally get separation anxiety when we're not together," she told the outlet while attending the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 60th anniversary party in Beverly Hills. Though Miguel didn't go to the event with her—she shared that he was in Dallas at the time—Leah confirmed that she and the Brit aren't long-distance anymore.
"We live together right now, basically, at my apartment," she told the outlet, adding that Miguel is "in the process of moving [to L.A.]" She continued, "When we were in the villa, he was saying he doesn't really like L.A. and I was like, 'Just wait until you see my L.A.,' and he likes it now. He's like—every time we go and we leave L.A.—he’s like, 'Fuck, I want to go back to L.A.'"
The lovebirds have shared occasional insights into their relationship in the months after the finale. In an interview with host Madix that was shared on Love Island USA's Instagram following the finale, Miguel said he was looking forward to visiting Leah's farm in L.A.
"I'm really excited," Leah added. "I feel like we have a really good vibe going, and I'm excited to see where it goes."
Leah continued to open up about their relationship during an appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast. In the interview, which aired on July 26, she gushed about her new beau.
"He literally changed my experience in there. He is probably one of my favorite people I have ever met," she said. "Even if he came in and he was just my friend, I would have been happy just because of how amazing he is."
Leah said even more positive things about Miguel, adding, "I love our relationship because we don’t put pressure on it. It’s very organic, which is what we both like."
