LOVE Island USA star Huda Mustafa was “almost pulled off the show” by producers after she suffered emotional on-camera breakdowns.
Huda, 24, stars as an original cast member on Love Island USA, as she coupled up with Jeremiah Brown in a whirlwind romance that turned toxic.
Viewers watched as Huda suffered multiple emotional breakdowns over the relationship, as they even urged her to be sent home.
The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal producers agreed with fans, as she was almost pulled off the show.
A production source claimed to The U.S. Sun, “There have also been some tough situations with certain cast members. What happened with Huda was particularly difficult. She’s had serious ups and downs, including emotional breakdowns.
“At one point, we seriously discussed pulling her from the show for her own well-being. She was overwhelmed. We brought in a specialist to evaluate the situation, and eventually, it was decided she’d stay.
“She’s learning to take things less personally, to stop putting so much pressure on herself, and to approach everything in a calmer, more constructive way. But it’s been hard on her, no doubt.”
A second production source alleged of the “tough” situation, “Despite her confident front, she’s vulnerable, and the environment has really gotten to her. She’s had moments where she lost control emotionally, and it impacted the whole vibe on set.
“Huda was close to being pulled from the show, but with help and some space, she chose to stay. She’s doing better now—calmer, more thoughtful.
"She used to have no boundaries at all, but now she’s learning to protect herself emotionally. If she hadn’t, she wouldn’t still be here.
“People don’t realize how intense this show really is - it’s way more than just being on camera. It wears people down.”
TOXIC LOVE
Huda has had a whirlwind romance with Jeremiah, 25, on the series.
Their relationship has caused concern among the other islanders - and America - as they have refused to get to know other contestants.
Huda also revealed her jealous side by arguing with Jeremiah and lashing out at bombshells for kissing during show challenges.
In one scene, Huda called Iris Kendall a “b***h” for kissing Jeremiah during a challenge, even though she had kissed all of the men.
The two have also fought over Jeremiah not planning romantic dates and not helping her cook pancakes after she slammed his breakfast as “undercooked” with “no protein.”
On the Sunday, June 15 episode, America chose Jeremiah to be recoupled with bombshell Iris, leaving everyone shocked over the vote.
In an emotional group vote, they sent home Charlie Georgiou, saving Taylor Williams and Huda.
Jeremiah did not console Huda after the recoupling, leaving her upset.
The next day, he went on a date with Iris, which was set up by the show.
When Jeremiah returned to the villa, Huda had a breakdown, and was dubbed "Hurricane Huda" by cast members and viewers.
Huda eavesdropped on his conversation with the men, where Jeremiah talked about wanting to "explore his connection" with Iris.
Huda exploded and cursed at Jeremiah, calling him a "b***h" and "p***y."
She then headed to talk to her rival Iris with the other Islanders soon joining in on the conversation, as they didn't want to leave the women alone because of Huda’s anger and behavior.
At night, Jeremiah pulled Huda into the speakeasy room for a chat to apologize, but she ended their relationship in a tearful exchange.
When it was time for a recoupling and elimination, Jeremiah picked Iris, leaving Huda heartbroken.
Fans called for Huda to leave the villa because of her behavior.
"Huda is scaring Iris and the whole villa, she gotta go," one fan wrote.
A second viewer said, “Huda needs to go, she’s making the experience very uncomfortable for the islanders and the viewers! I think production should step in."
Another person commented, “ Huda need to get off the show this is ridiculous behavior."
And a fourth added, “At what point do the producers send Huda home??? Like she is creating a hostile living environment for everyone."
HUDA'S REDEMPTION
But after the islanders saved her from going home, she had a calm chat with Jeremiah and turned her story around.
Huda’s social media, which is run by her loved ones, has promoted her “redemption arch,” as she tried to form connections with Pepe Garcia and TJ Palma.
While Jeremiah was sent home in a shocking elimination, Huda respectfully apologized and wished him luck.
She is now exploring connections in Casa Amor, as she’s coupled up with JD Dodard.
