Netflix's 'Love Island' Sweethearts Nic and Olandria Trigger a Fan Frenzy Post-VMA Bash

Published 09/08/2025, 2:03 PM EDT

Love Island USA’s Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen truly flourished out of the chaos of Casa Amor into something real and magical that was talked about well after the season went off the air. Now, late at night, hand in hand between the spark of the VMAs after-party, their love story exuded bold poetry of an indisputably beautiful yet simple romance. But for fans, their PDA moments became as explosive as dynamite, with each Love Island USA viewer melting down online. 

Taking to X, fans are gushing over their date-night fantasy straight out of reality TV, as Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen, nicknamed "Nicolandria," left a VMA exuding intimate chemistry following their post-villa connection. Some fans have declared them as "It couple," celebrating their union that is still going strong. Their red-carpet entrance at the VMA evening also sparked buzz about their respective spectacular fashion moments; however, it is their love story that got trending quickly across social media, heaping praises over their "incredible" chemistry.

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Love Island USA Season 7 may be over, but the second-placed couple has been locked in. Though the winners, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, officially broke up, Season 7's sweethearts, Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen, remained in a great place. On July 22, the couple had been exploring the prospects of their unlabeled relationship, per their interview with US Weekly. However, Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen recently revealed to Swooon their future plans, which include meeting each other’s families and "just continue to progress from there."

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Their romantic night out together said more than words, but was a statement about love being very much in the air, as they walked the VMAs red carpet together, reaffirming their relationship status in public, and fans cannot stop blushing over them. 

Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen's sizzling romance takes over social media

X has exploded in admiration for Nicolandria's newest sighting. Folks are swooning and abuzz with adoration over both their fashion sense and their chemistry. Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen ignited a spark with their VMAs appearance, and fans are all here for it, screaming on X with heart-eyes for the couple.

Meanwhile, some fans are already putting their protective gear on for the couple, trying to shield them from the harsh spotlight and more specifically, intrusive questions.

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The fan responses range from ecstatic applause to guarded skepticism, but one fact is certain that the digital world cannot stop talking about Nicolandria as Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen's love after the sassy and savage reality TV villa life continues to entice Love Island USA audiences they thought they had left behind.

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Are you celebrating Nicolandria's love like the majority of Love Island USA fans? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Ipshita Chakraborty

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Ipshita Chakraborty is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie. Offering thoughtful and compelling storytelling, they cover everything Hollywood and trending, from the latest streaming sensations to behind-the-scenes buzz. With about 7 years of writing experience for online media, Ipshita brings their voice to the coverage through industry analysis and cultural critique, a strength evident in prior work, such as their views on why the Michaela gender swap was needed in Bridgerton.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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