Beatriz Hatz Stops By 30 Rock's Love Island USA Pop Up with a Gabriel Update (PHOTOS)
Bea spoke exclusively to Peacock Blog and shared an update on her relationship with Gabriel Vasconcelos.
A superfan enters the Villa! From June 22 to June 24, fans immersed themselves in a Love Island USA-inspired activation at 30 Rock.
Love Island USA: The Villa at Rockeller Center in New York City featured plenty of Fiji-themed photo ops, some of Ariana Madix's most stylish outfits she wore on the show just weeks ago, and the chance to make your own Bombshell entrance.
One standout guest was Season 8's Beatriz "Bea" Hatz, who was dumped in Episode 9. She stopped by to greet fans and take a peek at Peacock's NYC version of the Villa. Though the Team USA Paralympian is no longer on the Island, she has plenty of stories to share with fans about her time in Fiji.
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Peacock Blog pulled Bea for a chat by the mini fire pit in the activation to get her take on the latest Villa drama.
Bea Hatz reveals who she's rooting for right now on Love Island USA
Starting off as an OG Islander this season means making real connections and real friendships with fellow cast mates. While viewers might be split rooting for Team Villa or Team Casa, Bea has a much more clear cut answer.
"I'm rooting for all my girls," Bea told Peacock Blog. "I want them come out happy, make the best connections that they can."
America's vote to recouple the Islanders in Week 2 paired Gabriel with bombshell Jen Terry, leaving Bea single and vulnerable. She was sent home after the lone single guy, Corbin Mims, decided to couple up with Melanie Moreno.
Now, as the (once again) reshuffled couples test their connections in Casa Amor, Beatriz revealed who she's hoping takes home the $100,000 grand prize.
"As far as winning the whole thing, I hope Trinity and Bryce win," Bea said, adding with a laugh: "And I hope this... ages well."
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Are Bea Hatz and Gabriel Vasconcelos dating now?
Gabriel followed Bea out of the Villa in Episode 14 after the ladies voted him out, but the former Love Island USA couple aren't exploring their romance in the real world.
"We're not a thing," Bea said. "We are friends. We just hopped on a [Instagram] Live for five minutes to catch up. A lot of people have been messaging the both of us about, 'Oh, are you guys gonna talk this and that,' and yeah, we're chatting as friends. It is what it is."
Learn more about the Love Island USA: The Villa at Rockeller Center
Palm trees took over the iconic 30 Rockefeller Plaza, as Peacock celebrated Love Island USA Season 8 with a temporary Villa pop-up for a for a limited three-day run. Fans could enjoy a live DJ, pillows with classic Love Island USA sayings ("I Got a Text!"), and Villa hangout spots like Soul Ties were laid out as decor.
Bea wasn't the only reality TV star to stop by the event space. Love Island USA Season 6 cast member Kaylor Martin stopped by Monday, along with Below Deck Mediterranean's Aesha Scott. Next Gen NYC's Brooks Marks and Rowan Henchy also joined in on the fun on the activation's final day.
The experience had fans pick a freebie that represents your relationship status. The charm bar offered Bombshell (Single & ready to mingle), Coupled Up (In a relationship), Villa Vibes (Looking for a friendship), and Pull for a Chat (It's complicated) keychains. The charms were a perfect way to let the world and Islanders know if you're open to exploring.
Then there was the chance to be a Bombshell, with attendees recording a slow-motion entrance with a backdrop that mirrors the Loves Me Not area of the Villa. Other stunning photo ops include a mini-fire pit replica and a heart-shaped couch on the outskirts of the experience for fans who didn't have time to go through the entire activation.
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You could also take part in your own little Love Island game. The CeraVe sponsored claw machines offered the chance to pick either a free mini cleanser or a moisturizer from the skincare brand. A few lucky winners even snagged white water bottles like the Islanders use on the show. Anyone at the event was also able to print a sticker with their name in the iconic pink Love Island font.
Time spent in Fiji would not be complete without perfecting your glam. Maybelline sponsored a photo booth in a glam room that looked just like the Villa's. The photo props included a stack of pancakes with fruit and eggs over-easy on toast. Plus, Maybelline had makeup artists on site to color match guests' foundation shades, which they could take home.
If you missed the experience, there's plenty more Love Island USA to keep you busy, with new episodes of Season 8 dropping on Peacock at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET, every day except Wednesdays.
