Nic and Olandria have broken up after more than a year together, ending one of Love Island USA Season 7's most visible post-show couples. A source told People on Wednesday that Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe "decided to part ways" just over a year after leaving the villa together.
Season 7 Finale Return
During Love Island USA Season 7, Carthen and Vansteenberghe were eliminated in two dramatic re-couplings before returning to the villa hand-in-hand after a surprise Casa Amor twist. They later came in second place during the Season 7 finale, a finish that kept their relationship in the public conversation long after the season ended.
June 18 on Cosmopolitan
On June 18, Carthen told Cosmopolitan that they did not want to monetize the relationship and mostly kept it out of the spotlight. She said, "We enjoy each other’s presence and do what normal people do: go out, have fun, and get to know each other." That made the breakup harder to square with the public version of the couple, because she had also teased that Vansteenberghe said "the third time’s the charm."
Distance and Busy Schedules
The source said, "The distance between them and their busy schedules made it challenging to maintain their connection." It also said, "They still remain close friends. They share a deep love and respect for each other and will always support one another whenever possible."
That leaves the practical question on the table: when exactly did they split, and whether either one will speak publicly about it. For now, the answer is simple enough for readers tracking Nic and Olandria — the relationship is over, but the friendship appears intact.
