Amaya Papaya In Ocean-Inspired Bikini Sparks Fan Concern Over Her 'Friends'

Amaya "Papaya" Espinal, co-winner of the "Love Island USA" season 7, shone bright like a diamond in a stunning blue seashell-themed bikini posted last spring. Fans wasted no time expressing their love for her. Even big-name brands like Fenty Beauty by Rihanna saturated the comments section.

In the Instagram photo, Amaya posed beachside in a pastel blue two-piece, serving an ocean-inspired look that made her look ethereal.

The pastel blue bikini featured a halter-style top with soft ruching at the center, held together by a standout gold-toned shell accent. The matching bottoms echoed the theme with two more embellishments at the hips, with long straps tied delicately into oversized bows.

She accessorized the look with coordinating shell jewelry, including a dangling pendant necklace and bracelet, which added to the coastal aesthetic.

With her wet, wavy hair slicked back and a confident, relaxed pose, Amaya looked breathtaking.

Amaya proved to be an underdog in the Love Island villa. She came in on day five as a bombshell and gradually won people's hearts with her authenticity and poetic sayings, which continued to trend online. Brands were talking about her, and fans could not get enough of her.

When she got into the villa, she had fewer than 100 thousand followers on Instagram. Now, she has over 3 million followers, who are vocal with their love in her comments.

Comments from major brands lined the post of her bikini photo. Fenty Beauty commented, "When ya get your phone back check your DM's, queen." Fashion Nova wrote, "Winner since day one. We love you."

Other brands like Good America, e.l.f. Cosmetics and L.A. Girl Cosmetics also left comments to show their support. Fans mirrored the love with comments like, "People's princess. We love you, Amaya Papaya," and "We are obsessed with you, queen."

Unlike some of her castmates, Amaya allegedly did not have anyone handling her account. Yet she amassed so much following and won the people's love. The people's princess, indeed!

A lot of the comments on Amaya's post were fan admiration, but some appeared to be good-natured warnings. A fan wrote, "Papaya, you need to watch the show. Might make you question some of your friendships, though."

Another fan flat-out mentioned a castmate in her warning. The comment reads, "Amaya, stop enabling Huda! She's not your friend. She is not a good person! Look at the clips when you came in! Wake up!" This fan seemed to be shouting this warning to Amaya.

Unfortunately, Amaya may never see the comment. But her fans have watched her get hurt, pick herself up, and set boundaries. Surely, they can trust her to make the right decision about her friendship circle.

Amaya's not just a pretty face or the Love Island season 7 co-winner. She's also a cardiac nurse. Talk about beauty with brains! Amaya gives her fans range. She's shown emotional intelligence, authenticity, and vulnerability. This impressed fans and could be the reason for her fandom today.

Amaya and Bryan were crowned winners of Love Island Season 7, taking home the $100,000 prize. Outside the villa, the future is bright for Amaya.

She could sell merchandise of some of her trending phrases, work with brands that are already reaching out, and become a big-time influencer.

She's already a winner. As one fan puts it, "Amaya is the biggest heart ever who deserved the win!"