One day after reuniting with his ex Olandria Carthen at a wedding, "Love Island" star Nic Vansteenberghe shared whether they've rekindled their romance — but he's keeping fans guessing.
"I would love to tell you guys, but I'm going to keep that private for now," Vansteenberghe teased while at LIV Beach at the Fountainebleau Las Vegas on August 16. "We did enjoy ourselves tremendously at Karl and Jordyn's wedding last night. It was amazing."【0†L843-L845】
Friends After a Breakup
Though the season seven runners-up called it quits last month after over a year together, Vansteenberghe stressed that exes can "absolutely" remain friends — but on one condition. "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."【0†L846-L848】
When asked if he has 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."【0†L849】 Yet, Vansteenberghe wouldn't go as far as to say that he's enjoying the single life just yet. As he emphasized, "It's a bit soon."【0†L850】
The Breakup Confirmed
The reality star's latest comments come just three weeks after he confirmed his breakup with Carthen. "The rumors are true," Vansteenberghe wrote on July 26. "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."【0†L853-L855】
A Villa Romance
Fans fell in love with the pair — who coupled up after both were set to go home following their eliminations during Casa Amor — as they took their relationship from friends to lovers during season seven of "Love Island." But as Carthen shared, their connection was there from the beginning.
"Nic and I have always had a thing for each other since day one," Carthen, 27, said in July 2025. "I kissed him on day one. Just because I didn't choose to go with him does not mean that spark wasn't there. It took us some time to get to this point."【0†L858-L860】
What's Next
While Vansteenberghe is keeping the status of his relationship private, fans will be watching closely to see if the reunion at the wedding leads to a full reconciliation. For now, the couple — or ex-couple — appears to be taking things slowly.