Love Island USA season seven stars Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe have broken up.
The couple, known as “Nicolandria,” has reportedly split after a one-year relationship. The pair remained relatively low-key after Love Island USA, leaving some fans unsure whether they were still together. Now, a source speaking to People said that a combination of "distance" and “busy schedules” made it difficult for the couple to “maintain their connection.” Olandria and Nic allegedly “remain close friends” who share a “deep love and respect for each other and will always support one another whenever possible.”
Viewers reacted on social media, with a plethora of fans dubbing the relationship as “PR,” while others wrote that they were “heartbroken” at the news. Olandria and Nic’s break-up follows fans theorizing which season eight star could appear on Dancing with the Stars.
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“Nicolandria PR fake ship has finally ended. They decided to end their contract now that people are focused on the new season. Such scammers,” wrote one critic of the former couple on X.
“We support her rights and wrongs!” added another user, attaching a gif of Olandria. A supportive fan wrote, “Aww nooo. They were such a cute couple on the show! One year is solid, though [I] hope they both find what they’re looking for. Sending good vibes to both.”
“Mental health institutions have a busy night ahead of them,” added another social media user, who included a screenshot of a Nicolandria fan posting, “I think I’m bout to die, I can’t breathe, I’m logging tf out.”
One Love Island USA viewer referred to Nic and Olandria’s break-up as a sign of “judgment day.” Another observer posted, “ One year of island love, now back to single status. Classic Love Island curse strikes again!”
“Love Island curse strikes again after one year. Another one added to the list,” echoed another fan of the show.
Over a year after Love Island USA season seven concluded, only two couples remain together: Clarke Carraway and Taylor Williams and Iris Kendall and TJ Palma. From season six, winners Serena Page and Kordell Beckham, and runners-up Leah Kateb & Miguel Harichi are also still coupled up.
Some reactions to Nicolandria's break-up were mixed. One X user wrote, “I don’t think they were pretending, but I did wonder how their relationship was going with how busy their schedules were. It’s for the best…”
“Now that the new Islanders are out of the villa and everyone’s talking about them, they can finally stop pretending their fake relationship was real just for clout,” added another critic.
Love Island USA season eight wrapped up on July 12, when Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff were pronounced winners.