Nic Vansteenberghe, star of "Love Island USA" Season 7, is speaking out after reuniting with his ex-girlfriend Olandria Carthen at the wedding of Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods over the weekend.[reference:41] The appearance together sparked immediate speculation that the couple, who broke up just weeks ago, may have rekindled their romance.[reference:42]
A Cryptic Response
When asked whether he and Carthen have gotten back together, Vansteenberghe kept his answer deliberately vague.[reference:43] "I would love to tell you guys, but I'm going to keep that private for now," he teased while at LIV Beach at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on August 16.[reference:44]
However, he did confirm that they "enjoyed ourselves tremendously at Karl and Jordyn's wedding last night. It was amazing."[reference:45]
The Breakup and Reunion
The pair, who coupled up during Season 7 of "Love Island USA" and became fan favorites, called it quits in July after over a year together.[reference:46] Vansteenberghe confirmed the breakup on July 26 in a subscribers-only post, 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."
Carthen had previously spoken about their connection, telling E! News in July 2025, "Nic and I have always had a thing for each other since day one. I kissed him on day one."
On Friendship and Moving Forward
Despite the breakup, Vansteenberghe stressed that exes can "absolutely" remain friends, but only under certain conditions.[reference:47] "If you end healthily, it's cool," he explained. "Sometimes it's better to maybe not be friends, but in my case, yes. We ended on a good note."[reference:48]
When asked if he had any advice for others navigating a breakup, the 25-year-old shared, "Things will always get better. It's rock bottom, but it's about the climb."[reference:49]
However, he wouldn't go as far as to say he's enjoying the single life just yet. As he emphasized, "It's a bit soon."[reference:50]
What's Next?
While Vansteenberghe remained tight-lipped about the status of his relationship with Carthen, their public appearance together has certainly fueled speculation. A photo of the pair looking cozy at the wedding was even published by Vogue, adding to the intrigue.[reference:51]
For now, fans will have to wait and see whether this reunion is a one-off or the beginning of a second chapter for the "Love Island" couple.