Love Island’s Olandria Carthen Addresses Speculation About Her Relationship With Nic Vansteenberghe: ‘Why Is It Your Business?’
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Olandria Carthen is opening up about life on and off camera. The 28-year-old Love Island USA Season 7 alum spoke […]
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Por Just Jared | 18/06/2026
Getty Olandria Carthen is opening up about life on and off camera. The 28-year-old Love Island USA Season 7 alum spoke out in a new feature for Cosmopolitan , out now. During the conversation, she spoke about her romance with Nic Vansteenberghe , her giant social media following (also known as Nicolandria Nation and the Ola Dolls), navigating fame, going private with her relationship, and what she’s planning for the future. Find out what Olandria had to say… On navigating her newfound success: “Even if it’s overwhelming at times, I’m extremely grateful. I am so honored to represent women who look like me. It reminds me of my purpose. Something about my journey ignites so much fire in them to get up and go after their dreams.” On why she turned down Love Island twice before finally agreeing to it: “I didn’t want to put myself on a big stage just yet. I’m so happy I sat it out for two years. The world will come in and tell you who you are, and then you’re scrambling in the spotlight, and it’s messy. I had to make sure I knew who Olandria was before I properly introduced her to the world. When I did eventually say yes, I was like, ‘You know what? You see something in me that I don’t see in myself just yet. Let me just take you up on the offer.’ Third time’s the charm.” On how growing up in Alabama shaped her: “Growing up in Alabama made me more grateful for the smaller things. As kids, we had to go outside and create our own fun. I was making mud pies, getting ringworms, and getting my legs all scuffed up because I actually had a childhood and went outside to play. Even now that I have everything I could’ve ever imagined, I’m not allowing this thing to change me. I’m still the same person, and people can relate to me, regardless of how big my account gets or how big my spotlight is.” On what she learned in elevator sales that applies to her current fame: “I was dealing with pissed-off customers every single day. It taught me how to handle conflict and communicate without shutting down and lashing out. It’s the way that you respond that means the most. I decided I’m going to be like Beyoncé with the BS—I’m not going to respond if it’s negative. You don’t see me clear up any rumors or address anything, because if you find yourself doing that, you create a loop of doing that over and over.” On why she ultimately took a chance on Love Island : “I didn’t know what Love Island was when they reached out to me. When I finally saw it, I thought it was intense, but I was like, ‘I don’t need help. I’m an adult now, let me try to find the love of my life on my own,’ before Love Island . Then I found out the dating scene in Houston was trash. I know it’s odd to go on a show and try to find love, but I wasn’t having any luck in Houston.” On how it feels to have fans who connect with her experience: “When I first came out of the Villa to one of the biggest hate trains I could have ever imagined, I never expected anyb