‘Love Island USA’ Fan Favorites Olandria & Nic Call It Quits After One Year Together

Another reality TV romance has come to an end.

Love Island USA Season 7 runners-up Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe have officially gone their separate ways, proving that not every villa love story survives in the real world.

According to reports, the couple recently decided to end their relationship nearly a year after leaving the villa together as one of the season’s most beloved couples.

Sources close to the pair reportedly say the breakup was not caused by bad blood, but rather the challenges of maintaining a relationship amid long distance and busy schedules.

“The distance between them and their busy schedules made it challenging to maintain their connection,” a source shared. “They still remain close friends. They share a deep love and respect for each other and will always support one another whenever possible.”

Fans of the show will remember that Olandria and Nic didn’t officially couple up until just days before the Season 7 finale. Despite getting together late in the game, viewers quickly became invested in their relationship due to their undeniable chemistry.

Before finding each other, both reality stars had explored connections with other islanders throughout the season.

After leaving the villa, the pair openly shared their romance with fans online. However, over time, they noticeably began posting each other less frequently, sparking rumors that trouble was brewing behind the scenes.

Back in December, Olandria addressed the speculation, revealing that both she and Nic had become overwhelmed by the intense public attention surrounding their relationship.

She explained that their decision to share less of their personal lives online was meant to protect their connection. Instead, the reduced social media activity fueled breakup rumors and placed additional pressure on the relationship.

Although their romance may have come to an end, sources insist there is still plenty of love and respect between the former couple.

For now, it appears Olandria and Nic are choosing friendship as they move forward separately.