Nic Vansteenberghe is addressing his split from Olandria Carthen, confirming that the former Love Island USA season 7 couple has ended their relationship.
In a subscribers-only TikTok post shared on July 26, Vansteenberghe addressed the breakup, writing, “The rumors are true. 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. ❤️”
He added that he chose to share the message with subscribers first because “you guys are our biggest supporters.”
The statement comes days after a source confirmed that the couple had decided to part ways after more than a year together. According to the source, the pair remain close friends, but long distance and demanding schedules made it difficult to maintain their relationship.
The statement comes days after a source confirmed that the couple had decided to part ways after more than a year together. According to the source, the pair remain close friends, but long distance and demanding schedules made it difficult to maintain their relationship.
“They share a deep love and respect for each other and will always support one another whenever possible,” the source said.
Carthen previously revealed that she initially held back from pursuing a relationship with Vansteenberghe out of respect for fellow contestant Cierra Ortega, who had been coupled with him during the show. After Ortega left the villa, Carthen allowed herself to explore their connection, which ultimately led to one of the season’s most popular romances.
Vansteenberghe has described himself as Carthen’s “secret admirer from day one,” saying their relationship was built on more than what viewers saw on screen.
After leaving the Fiji villa together, the couple intentionally kept their relationship private, choosing not to document every moment on social media. In a June interview with Cosmopolitan, Carthen explained that they preferred to enjoy their relationship away from the cameras and focus on spending quality time together.
