Fans ofLove Island USAseason 7’s shocking second-place couple, Nic Vansteenberghe & Olandria Carthen, arefacing a sad day after seeing this surprising cast reunion while the pair spends time apart. ThroughoutLove Island USAseason 7many were rooting for Nic and Olandria, who fans dubbed Nicolandria, to realize how much they liked each other.
Nic, pairedwith ousted Islander Cierra Ortegafor the majority of the season, and Olandria, who spent half of herLove Island USAjourney with Taylor Williams, saw each other as friends, but were openly attracted to one another. The pair were given the opportunity to couple up by the end of the season, andtheir attraction sparked chaos both inside and outside the villa.

After taking second place,Nic and Olandria spent some time together out of theLove Island USAvillabefore going their separate ways.Love Island USAfans may be distressed to learn that Olandria, who headed to New York for appearances, quickly met up with her ex Taylor during the trip, which also included several other Islanders.
In a video shared on TikTok by@everythingreality5, Taylor stands behind Olandria in a pool while she sits on a raft during a live. Taylor’sLove Island USAseason 7 match, Clarke Carraway, is also present in the video, giving some fans comfort. Whilesome are concerned about Taylor and Olandria spending time together, others appear unfazed by the former couple.

What Taylor Hanging With Love Island USA’s Olandria Means For Fans
They’re Concerned About Nic, But He’s Hiding Something
Although Taylor, wholeftLove Island USAwith Clarkeafter a shocking elimination, is still with his reality TV match, seeing him with Olandria was surprising. In the video, Taylor touches Olandria’s hair, seemingly picking something out of it in the water. Despite fans understanding that he was there with a romantic partner,many had a hard time seeing the physicality.
Clarke, who was present in the live video where Taylor touched Olandria’s hair, appears to be indifferent to the pair, which should be a good sign for Nicolandria fans. Many also believe thatNic is traveling to be with Olandria, Taylor, Clarke, and the others at their Sag Harbor vacation rental within the next day, as he announced a trip on social media.
While many had a hard time withthe way Taylor treated Olandriaduring their time together and in its direct aftermath, seeing her with Taylor after the show’s end should be less of an issue. Especially with Clarke along for their time together,Nicolandria fans shouldn’t feel threatened by her time away from Nic, regardless of who it’s with.
Our Take On Olandria & Taylor’s Love Island USA Reunion
Olandria’s More Romantically Interested In Nic
While somefans struggled with the idea that Olandria was spending time with Taylorwhile Nic wasn’t around, the idea that she’s comfortable with the people she’s spent months with isn’t surprising. Olandria’s been open abouthaving genuine romantic feelings for Nic, and the pair haven’t said anything about not exploring their connection.
Though there’s always some speculation surroundingLove Island USAcouples in their first weeks and months outside of the villa, maintaining some distance is healthier for fans than obsessing over the couples. SeeingOlandria enjoy her time with Clarke and Taylor together should’ve been a comfort for fans, who hope to see Nic along for theLove Island USAtrip soon.