Nic Vansteenberghe has confirmed his breakup with former partner Olandria Carthen after approximately one year of dating [1].
The confirmation follows public speculation regarding the couple's status after they were spotted together at the wedding of Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns. Because the pair had previously been a prominent couple from Season 7 [1] of Love Island USA, their relationship status has remained a point of interest for followers of the series.
Vansteenberghe spoke about the situation while at LIV Beach at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. He addressed whether the wedding appearance signaled a reconciliation, but clarified that the rumors of their split were true [2].
"The rumors are true. I didn't want to give ..." Vansteenberghe said [2]. When questioned further about the timing of his current status, he said, "I mean, it's a bit soon."
Reports of the separation first surfaced on July 22, 2026 [3]. A source cited by Page Six said the couple decided to part ways after a year together [3]. The split is attributed to incompatibility and the challenges of maintaining a relationship across a distance [4].
While some initial reports suggested uncertainty about whether the couple had reconciled during the wedding festivities, the consensus from sources close to the pair indicates they have definitively called it quits [3]. Vansteenberghe said he is currently enjoying being single.
“"The rumors are true."”
The breakup of Vansteenberghe and Carthen highlights the difficulty reality TV couples face in transitioning from a controlled filming environment to long-term stability. By confirming the split despite appearing together at a social event, Vansteenberghe underscores a trend where public figures maintain platonic ties or social appearances that can be misinterpreted by audiences as romantic reconciliation.
