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Love Island USA Season 7 has taken yet another unpredictable turn, this time surrounding Nic Vansteenberghe and his unexpected reunion with Olandria Carthen. In Episode 30, viewers were left stunned as Cierra Ortega made a sudden departure from the villa, ending her budding connection with Nic and leaving him single. What followed, however, was a move no one quite expected.
Instead of turning to a new arrival or one of the remaining Islanders, Nic circled back to Olandria—a move that reignited a storyline many fans believed had been closed. Their chemistry was palpable from the beginning of the season, and now, with Cierra gone, Nic and Olandria’s spark seems to have flared up again. Olandria referred to their reunion as “fate,” a sentiment echoed by many fans and even host Ariana Madix, who admitted she always hoped they’d get another shot.
Nic and Olandria’s connection wasn’t always smooth. They initially paired off early in the season, sneaking around behind their official couplings with Belle-A and Taylor Williams. One of the most talked-about moments came when Nic passionately kissed Olandria, prompting Ariana to jokingly warn him to wipe his mouth before getting caught. That moment set the tone for what would become one of the more complicated dynamics of the season.
Their bond was brought to the surface again during the lumberjack challenge, where Nic, despite being with Cierra at the time, shared another intense kiss with Olandria and praised her in a confessional. But when Casa Amor arrived, everything shifted. The two were eliminated after receiving no votes to stay together, though producers dangled a lifeline—return to the villa as a couple. Despite the opportunity, they broke things off before the Casa girls even returned.
Now, with Ortega no longer in the picture, Nic and Olandria have found their way back to one another. The re-coupling has stirred emotions among fellow Islanders and viewers alike, as questions emerge about whether the second time around will prove stronger than the first.
For Nic and Olandria, it’s a chance to rewrite their story—a bold move in a villa where relationships are constantly tested by temptation, competition, and circumstance. Whether their reunion will hold or crumble under pressure remains to be seen, but for now, they’re one of the season’s most intriguing pairs to watch.