Nic Vansteenberghe has addressed his relationship status with ex Olandria Carthen after reuniting at Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns' wedding in Las Vegas.
Speaking at LIV Beach at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Aug. 16, 2026, per footage shot by @jpasc24, the 25-year-old reality star teased whether he and Carthen have rekindled their romance following their recent breakup.
"I would love to tell you guys, but I’m going to keep that private for now," Vansteenberghe said, adding, "We did enjoy ourselves tremendously at Karl and Jordyn’s wedding last night. It was amazing."
Reunion after recent breakup
Vansteenberghe and Carthen, who finished as runners-up on season seven of Love Island USA, called it quits in July 2026 after spending over a year together.
Despite the split, Vansteenberghe stressed that former partners can "absolutely" remain friends if the relationship ends healthily. "If you end healthily, it’s cool," he explained. "Sometimes it’s better to maybe not be friends, but in my case, yes. We ended on a good note."
Admitting that breakups are not easy while keeping a positive outlook, he offered advice for others navigating a split. "Things will always get better. It’s rock bottom, but it’s about the climb," he said. When asked if he is enjoying the single life, he noted, "It’s a bit soon."
His latest comments come three weeks after he confirmed the breakup on July 26, 2026, in a subscribers-only TikTok video. "The rumors are true," Vansteenberghe wrote at the time. "I didn’t want to give people false hope, so I want to clear the air. We will continue to love each other ALWAYS. It’s a sensitive, as well as a private subject, thank you for respecting our privacy."
Villa romance and history
Love Island USA is a reality dating television series where contestants pair up in a villa to find romance and compete for viewer votes.
Fans grew fond of the couple after they coupled up during Casa Amor following their initial eliminations in season seven, transitioning from friends to lovers. However, 27-year-old Carthen revealed to Variety in July 2025 that their connection was present from the start.
"Nic and I have always had a thing for each other since day one," Carthen said. "I kissed him on day one. Just because I didn’t choose to go with him does not mean that spark wasn’t there. It took us some time to get to this point."
Early UK series couples
Beyond Vansteenberghe and Carthen, several other Love Island relationships have evolved after leaving the show.
Season two UK winners Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde met in 2016 and briefly split in May 2017 when Cara learned she was pregnant. They reconciled before welcoming their son Freddie in December 2017. Nathan proposed at the villa in July 2018, the couple married in June 2019, and daughter Delilah was born in July 2020.
Alex Bowen and Olivia Buckland finished second in UK season two in 2016 and got engaged the following year, with Olivia appearing on Say Yes to the Dress. They married in September 2018 in a ceremony documented for TLC's Olivia and Alex Said Yes and Olivia and Alex: Happily Ever After. They welcomed son Abel in June 2022 and daughter Sienna in August 2025 following a February 2025 pregnancy announcement.
UK season three pair Dominic Lever and Jess Rose continued their romance after he was voted off, marrying in October 2018 and raising two children. Season three fan-favorites Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt finished second after meeting in 2017, married in September 2021, and share three children: Nell, born October 2020; Nora, born May 2022; and Brodie, born May 2024.
Splits and new beginnings in UK seasons
Ellie Brown and Charlie Brake left UK season four together in 2018, but their romance ended shortly after returning from Mallorca. Ellie announced her engagement to an unnamed boyfriend in July 2025, one year after revealing their relationship.
UK season four champions Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham announced their split in December 2018. Dani wrote on Instagram: "Jack and I have sadly decided to part ways. It's been an incredible six months, and we will always have a place in our hearts for each other, but we've sadly come to the realisation that it's not meant to be long term. We both plan to stay friends."
After briefly reuniting, they split again in early 2019, with Jack writing on Instagram: "sometimes things aren’t meant to be." In an April 2019 post, Jack added: "We will always care a lot for each other and have love for each other and I mean that from the bottom of my heart and I wish her nothing but happiness." Jack noted they "really did try to make it work but it unfortunately didn’t and that is life."
In February 2025, Jack told The Sun that addiction contributed to the breakup. "I have blown more than a million pounds thanks to drugs, booze and gambling," Jack said. "Drugs helped my relationship with Dani fail. I was absent, my priorities were wrong, I wasn’t a great boyfriend. I am determined to change my future."
Dani married soccer player Jarrod Bowen in May 2025. They share twin girls Summer and Star, born in May 2023, while Dani also has a son, Santi, born in January 2021 with ex Sammy Kimmence.
Season five UK outcomes
Lucie Donlan and Joe Garratt paired on day one of season five before Joe was voted out. Though Lucie dated other men and admitted feelings for Tommy Fury, the surfer and sandwich maker dated after the season until splitting in early December 2019. Lucie is now engaged to season six contestant Luke Mabbott, while Joe appeared on All Stars in 2024.
Season five winners Amber Gill and Greg O'Shea split weeks after the finale. Greg, an Irish rugby player, ended it via text. Amber said on Loose Women: "I think the careers and the distance was always a factor. It was always something that we knew about, so I don't know what changed. I kind of wanted to make it work, but it is what it is, really."
Greg defended his decision on RTE's The Late Late Show: "She lives in the UK, every brand wants to work with her, every event wants her there, of course, she deserves all of it and I decided to come back to Ireland and do my thing here." Greg got engaged to Jeanni Mulder in early 2025.
Anton Danyluk and Belle Hassan split soon after season five. Anton told Mail Online: "No, definitely not, it's just not that type of relationship. We're so friendly now, it would be like dating your sister, effectively. It's not that kind of relationship anymore." He later finished fifth on All Stars in 2024 with Georgia Harrison before splitting.
Influencer Molly-Mae Hague and boxer Tommy Fury finished second in season five and got engaged in July 2024, six months after daughter Bambi was born. Molly-Mae announced a breakup in August 2024 on Instagram Stories: "I’m extremely upset to announce that mine and Tommy’s relationship has come to an end. I will forever be grateful for the most important thing to me, now and always, my beautiful daughter. Without us, there would be no her. She will always be my priority." However, she revealed on her May 2025 Amazon Prime series Molly-Mae: Behind It All that they reconciled. After announcing a second pregnancy in February 2026, they welcomed their second child in June 2026.
Curtis Pritchard and Maura Higgins placed fourth in season five. Maura advised on This Morning: "I think trust one another, don't believe everything you read in the press and one main thing: Don't let fame get to your head. You just need to stay grounded." They split in March 2020, with Maura posting on Instagram: "Curtis and I have made the decision to separate. We enjoyed a great experience from our time in the villa and want to thank everyone for supporting our relationship."
Curtis appeared on Love Island: Games in 2023 and placed third on All Stars in 2025 with Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu before splitting in May 2025. Ekin-Su wrote on Instagram: "I wanted to share that Curtis and I have decided to go our separate ways. It's been a really tough decision, but one made with a lot of love and respect for one another. He's an incredible person and I'll always cherish the memories we made both in and out of the villa."
Professional basketball player Ovie Soko and model India Reynolds placed third in season five after meeting in Casa Amor and late in the show, splitting later in 2019. India told MailOnline: "Obviously it's difficult, but any break up is difficult. It's even more difficult when it's in front of the rest of the world, but I'll be fine. I'm lucky I've got a really close group of girlfriends, they've been really looking after me." She appeared on All Stars in early 2025.
Winter UK season updates
Season six winter winners Finley Tapp and Paige Turley moved in together in February 2020 and split three years later. Paige said on Love Island: After Sun in June 2023: "We're still really good friends. I think we drifted apart." Finley debuted a new romance in August 2024, confirmed by The Sun in June 2025 to be Jess Hale, and they welcomed son Austin in January 2026.
Third-place season six couple Luke Mabbott and Demi Jones split months after leaving. Demi told MailOnline in June 2020: "We've completely called it off now. I think it was brought about more from his behalf than mine, but we're mutual and friendly. With lockdown, it drove us apart and we live so far away from each other. I feel like there wasn't a lot of effort made with communication, so we drifted as a result." Luke got engaged to Lucie Donlan after connecting in July 2020, while Demi met Luis Morrison on All Stars in 2024 before splitting later that year.
Ched Uzor and Jess Gale placed fourth in season six before splitting in June 2020, with Jess posting: "To confirm, myself and Ched have split, we are still good friends and I wish him all the best x. Thanks for all the support you have given us since the villa."
Nas Majeed left Demi Jones for Eva Zapico after Casa Amor in season six, making it official in July 2020. Despite engagement rumors in August 2023, Nas announced their split in March 2024 on Instagram: "Unfortunately, Eva and I have decided to end our relationship. There is no bad blood or wrong doing, it was a mutual and completely amicable decision. We tried to work things out over the past couple of months but decided this was for the best, and are both at peace with the situation." Nas left All Stars solo in 2025.
Scaffolder Callum Jones left Shaughna Phillips for Molly Smith at Casa Amor during season six. They dated for three years until splitting in 2023. On All Stars in 2024, Molly won with Tom Clare, while Callum finished second with Jess Gale. Callum split with Jess later in 2024 and is now dating Yasmin Deplidge, while Molly and Tom remain together.
Season six runners-up Luke Trotman and Siannise Fudge split in November 2021 after dating for a year, with Luke getting engaged to Chelsea Menna in 2022.
Recent UK developments
Season seven winners Millie Court and Liam Reardon split in July 2022, reconciled a year later, but split a second time in autumn 2025.
Season eight winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu and Davide Sanclimenti split in June 2023. Davide posted: "@ekinsuofficial & I are no longer together. I am grateful for the memories and opportunities we shared together and I wish her nothing but the best. I would like for everybody to respect this decision during this difficult time. I will continue to support Ekin in anyway possible."
After reconciling, Ekin-Su ended the relationship in January 2024, writing: "The last 18-months have been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, just like every relationship. Davide and I both wanted to make this work as we cared deeply for each other. Unfortunately I have recently made the decision to end our relationship and to go our separate ways. Breakups are never easy. For any couple. And we hope that our privacy will be respected. I enjoyed our time together and the memories we made." Davide began dating Iris Au in summer 2024.
Season 10 winners Jess Harding and Sammy Root split in October 2023 after two months. Sammy called it a "total shock" on Instagram: "We had a private conversation but this was left up in the air as Jess is still away and we haven't had a chance to speak in person. To be totally clear, I at least wanted to see if our relationship could be saved and felt this would be the respectful way forward. Despite how all this has played out today, I think Jess is an amazing woman and genuinely wish her the best." Sammy coupled with Elma Pazar on All Stars in 2025 before split rumors surfaced in June 2025.
Season 11 couple Uma Jammeh and Wil Anderson left on day 37 when Wil was dumped after Uma was chosen by Reuben Collins. They announced their engagement in July 2025, with Uma writing: "We've been sitting on a bad boy piece of information."
Speaking on the Not My Bagg podcast with hosts Lisa Baggs and Joe Baggs, Uma said: "There was no question. I didn't have to think about it at all. I want to be with Wil." She added: "I've met someone. It takes me so long to get to the position I was with Wil, to be so comfortable with someone. There were two weeks left. What was I gonna do? Just sit there and fake a new connection? I'd rather just be honest."
All Stars 2024 third-place couple Josh Ritchie (who placed third with Lauren Richardson in season one in 2015) and Sophie Piper (who appeared in season six in 2020) remain together. Sophie posted in February 2024: "Just the beginning. Thank you so much to everyone that has supported us throughout our journey honestly means the world." Josh posted in March 2025: "Our first year anniversary. I don’t know how you have put up with me for this long. You have a life time of this so I hope you no what you have a signed up for. Love you always."
Love Island USA relationship statuses
Season one USA winners Zac Mirabelli and Elizabeth Weber split in late 2019. Zac wrote: "The breakup was mutual and we have left on amicable terms. We simply wanted different things." Elizabeth added: "Although I had wished things could've turned out differently life doesn't always work out the way we could've hoped sometimes." Elizabeth got engaged to Gianni Settino in December 2024, captioning a July 2024 post: "For everyone watching Love Island USA right now, yes I have recoupled 5 years later."
USA season one runners-up Dylan Curry, a lacrosse coach, and Alex Stewart split in November 2019. Dylan shared: "Alex and I are no longer together. Sometimes it just doesn't work out." Alex noted: "heartbreak is hard," adding, "Our story was a Fairytale romance for me, but sometimes things just don't work out."
Caro Viehweg and Ray Gantt split after USA season one, with Caro announcing in a July 2020 YouTube video: "I just don't feel like he was committed to the relationship like I was. So that's why I decided to break up with him." Caro married Rene Lacad in September 2023, announced her pregnancy in December 2023, and gave birth to daughter Amina in April 2024, writing on Mother's Day 2025: "Note to Amina: Thank you for making me your mama. Nothing in this life tops that."
USA season one couple Weston Richey and Emily Salch split, with Emily confirming in a May 2020 YouTube video: "Weston and I are no longer together. I am single. Basically we kind of went through a roller coaster of a journey together…. It was really hard with distance especially because I was in college."
Kyra Green and Cashel Barnett split in October 2019, reconciled in late November, and ended their relationship in February 2020. Cashel said on the #NoFilter podcast: "We had a good go. I think we're just in different places in our lives...I think she blocked my number, to be honest."
Kyra appeared on Match Me If You Can in 2021, The Challenge: USA in 2022 alongside Cashel, and Love Island Games in 2023, before dating dental student and former basketball player Tal Sahar in 2024. In May 2025, Cashel was jailed in Utah on domestic violence and assault charges, with additional charges filed in June 2025. Cashel denied the allegations, and his attorney Andrew K. Deesing told NBC News: "My client and his family are enduring an incredibly difficult time, and we hope that his privacy will be respected as we work diligently to defend his name and reputation. Obviously, we’re in the very early stages of this and don’t have any further comment at this time."
USA season two couple Cely Vazquez and Johnny Middlebrooks announced their breakup in January 2021 after meeting in summer 2020.
USA season six winners Kordell Beckham and Serena Page remain together. Serena wrote for Kordell's birthday in May 2025: "Happiest of birthdays to the literal man of my dreams, almost 1 year later and I cannot believe how obsessed I still am with you. Its so amazing to watch you grow and your dreams come true in real time, I am so so proud of the man you are growing into more and more everyday and cannot wait to spend more birthdays with you!! Thank you for being the best boyfriend, partner, friend, and making me the happiest girl ever."
