Love Island USA Season 7 took the internet by storm last summer, racking up an impressive 18.4 billion streaming minutes. The show became the first Peacock original to top Nielsen’s overall streaming chart and quickly turned its cast members into recognizable faces across the web. Fans were thrilled to spot favorites like Nic Vansteenberghe and Pepe Garcia at Coachella, causing a buzz online.
MemeHouse shared a carousel of photos on Saturday, April 11 from weekend one of the festival, featuring former Islanders at The Scene. In one shot, Vansteenberghe poses in a black Psycho Circus hoodie alongside creator Cole Steiner, known as Cole Train. Another photo shows Garcia in a vintage Heat jersey and a backward cap, arm around Steiner, against the backdrop of palm trees.
Cierra Ortega, another Season 7 cast member, also made an appearance at the festival, offering fans a glimpse of the compound with a TikTok house tour that quickly gained over 100,000 likes. The event also saw the presence of other notable figures like boxing champion Ryan Garcia, creator Jake Webber, model Suede Brooks, influencer Kate Cassidy, and content duo Johnny and Evelyn Ortiz.
The activation they attended was colossal, with over 80 creators, 80-plus cameras, and 2,500 hours of live programming. Anchored by names like DDG, The Scene aimed to encapsulate the forefront of culture in 2026, as stated by MemeHouse’s Director of Marketing, Sandra Aderibigbe.
MemeHouse, known for its 24/7 live-streaming creator compound, has been involved in various projects worldwide. From Ice Spice in Tokyo to collaborations with THE LEAGUE, attracting celebrities like LaMelo Ball and Michael Porter Jr., the company has established itself as a major player in live events and streaming.
The Scene’s presence at Coachella weekend one was a hit, with Vansteenberghe making waves beyond the event. The 24-year-old generated buzz online after sharing rumored details about Justin Bieber’s setlist. Additionally, a viral video featuring Kim Kardashian’s daughter, North West, lighting up upon spotting Vansteenberghe and girlfriend Olandria Carthen at the festival circulated on social media.
The Scene carried on with Frequency during Coachella weekend two and The Dunes during Stagecoach, with live programming streaming on MemeHouse’s Twitch and Kick channels. The star-studded event was a testament to the brand’s influence and position in the entertainment world.
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