Did Bryce & Trinity Split the Prize Money on Love Island USA? What to Know

Q: Did Bryce and Trinity have to split the $100k on Love Island USA Season 8?

For years, Love Island USA' s finale came with one last nerve-wracking twist to see if the winning couple would split the cash prize or if one Islander — chosen by random draw — would keep it all. But Season 8 did away with the tradition entirely. Instead of forcing the winners to make a final decision about the money, the victorious couple was granted joint custody of the cash prize, bringing the season to a close with a celebration of partnership over potential temptation and twists.

"Brinity" has added $100,000 to their collective wallet as the Season 8 champions.

By Jessica White Jul 13, 2026, 2:32 PM ET

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Bryce Dettloff and Trinity Tatum won Love Island USA Season 8 and jointly received the $100,000 prize after the show removed its traditional split-or-steal finale twist.
The couple became fan favorites as the only Day 1 pair to reach the finale, overcoming challenges like Casa Amor and their age difference before officially becoming boyfriend and girlfriend and exchanging “I love yous.”
Season 8 ended with a focus on partnership rather than competition over money, and fans can expect more updates during the reunion special airing on Peacock on August 31.

Since Season 8 of Love Island USA abandoned its annual split-or-steal envelope twist for the coveted cash prize, many fans are wondering if the winning couple shared the $100,000.

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The Love Island USA Season 8 reunion premieres exclusively on Peacock on Monday, August 31 at 9 p.m. ET.

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Season 8 Islanders Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff won the $100,000 on Love Island USA Season 8, marking yet another happily-ever-after in the Villa history books. The Season 8 runners-up were Aniya Harvey and Carl Schmidt. Melanie Moreno and Sincere Rhea placed third, and Kayda Bosse and Zach Georgiou landed in fourth.

“I feel like I’m in a dream right now,” Bryce said after the pinch-me moment. “I’m walking up here. I’m like, ‘Is this f*****g real? Like, what the hell is going on?’”

“I’m just so overwhelmed. I never would have expected in a million years to be in this position right now,” Trinity agreed. Bryce echoed the affection, telling Trinity, “I’m just so grateful to be with you. Like, I do love you so much, and every day feels so special... and I can’t wait for life outside of this.”

“I’m just really glad I got to meet Bryce,” Trinity said tearfully.

Trinity Celeste Tatum and Bryce Alakai Dettloff while winning Love Island USA Season 8.

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Season 8's epic finale has fans buzzing over who won Season 8 of Love Island USA and the $100,000. Learn more below.

Did Bryce and Trinity have to split the $100k on Love Island USA Season 8?

For years, Love Island USA's finale came with one last nerve-wracking twist to see if the winning couple would split the cash prize or if one Islander — chosen by random draw — would keep it all. But Season 8 did away with the tradition entirely. Instead of forcing the winners to make a final decision about the money, the victorious couple was granted joint custody of the cash prize, bringing the season to a close with a celebration of partnership over potential temptation and twists.

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Bryce and Trinity share the $100k after a whirlwind Love Island USA romance

Trinity Celeste Tatum and Bryce Alakai Dettloff standing on a boat with the sea

Trinity Celeste Tatum and Bryce Alakai Dettloff during Love Island USA Season 8 Episode 24.

Photo: Ben Symons/Peacock

Bryce and Trinity have been frontrunners for quite some time, and as the only Day 1 couple to make it to the finale, fans have celebrated Brinity's victory and blessed their next chapter beyond the Villa. After getting the chance to split $100,000, Bryce and Trinity are bound to have some swoon-worthy dates on the horizon.

“You have won, as a couple, $100,000,” host Ariana Madix told the beaming couple during the Season 8 finale. Trinity would likely tease that she and Bryce were both "showing all 32" as happy tears were shed all around.

Despite initial hold-ups over their age difference and the expected lows of Casa Amor week, Bryce and Trinity navigated each hurdle with finesse. After formally asking Trinity to be his girlfriend in Episode 24 — an offer she gleefully accepted — the couple took their relationship to the next level after swapping their first "I love you" during the finale. Amid the twinkling lights and stunning tropical backdrop, their final date in Fiji served as a fitting capstone of Brinity's Love Island USA experience.

Trinity Celeste Tatum and Bryce Alakai Dettloff hugging each other in the Love Island Villa.

Trinity Celeste Tatum and Bryce Alakai Dettloff during Love Island USA Season 8 Episode 13.

Photo: Ben Symons/Peacock

As Bryce and Trinity face the hallmark highs and hurdles of life outside the Villa, the $100,000 cash prize is certainly setting them up for success.

Binge Love Island USA Season 8 Now!

Emmy-nominated Ariana Madix returned as host for Season 8 with a cast of sexy singles arriving in Fiji in search of love and new connections. After six weeks, one lucky couple won the $100,000 grand prize.

If you're already missing the Islanders a little too much, Love Island USA Seasons 4-8 are currently available to binge in their entirety, exclusively on Peacock! And if you're looking for something else to watch, there's plenty more romance, dramas, and reality TV to watch on Peacock — and we have the best recommendations.

To find the answers to all your burning questions about the show, stay updated right here on Peacock Blog!

Oh, and if you thought the drama ended when Trinity and Bryce won Love Island USA Season 8, think again. Those finding themselves missing the Season 8 Islanders are in luck. Get all of the juicy details and relationship updates in the Season 8 reunion of Love Island USA on Monday, August 31 at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET, exclusively on Peacock.