Wait, this is the real reason Nicolandria denied their connection on Love Island USA?!
Finally, they're speaking on it
Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen’s relationship on Love Island USA had people literally so confused during season seven. The two had people seriously dying for them to get together throughout the show, but their connection had a lot of folks puzzled at points. Was there more behind *that* kiss, or did they just have some kind of surface-level chemistry? They finished in second place behind Bryan Arenales and Amaya Espinal. And now, Nicolandria is lifting the lid on what really went down between them, and they’re also making an apology!?
Love Island USA edits were ‘surprising’
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight after leaving the Love Island USA villa, Olandria said that she was “surprised” after watching the show to see “Nic’s glances” at her.
She said she thinks it’s “cute” that he’s been caught “staring at her” without her even noticing.
While some Love Island USA alums are slamming the show for the way they were edited, these two seem pretty happy!
Nic added: “There were a lot of little moments that were so beautifully captured in those edits.”
Nicolandria dishes on why they denied their love
The couple’s “soul ties kiss” has been dubbed potentially the “hottest kiss” in Love Island USA’s history at this point.
But, the morning after that moment was captured, the two confused everyone by saying they were “just friends.”
They were asked if they were “lying to themselves,” and Nicolandria came back with an answer we’ve all been waiting to hear.
Nic said: “How pi**ed off was Nicolandria Nation?”
The two apologised for “shocking” their loyal fanbase, but added: “On the inside, it was more than what we put out to be. I think we still have those strong connections… we weren’t fully ready to explore each other.
He continued: “I think that’s why it was verbally stated that there wasn’t that romantic connection there, but as we can see from the video footage caught in 4K, it definitely was something.”
When asked if it was a “defence mechanism to deny that there was something there,” Olandria said: “Agreed.”
“Any decision I’ve ever made, I’ll always consider other people and how it would make them feel. So, that was me just being me again. Considering Taylor’s feelings and Cierra’s. I felt guilty in that moment… I didn’t allow myself to enjoy the kiss or feel the spark because I felt like I owed her so much.”
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