On Tuesday night’s episode ofLove Island USA,fan favoritesOlandria CarthenandNic Vansteenberghewere told to pack their bags and say their goodbyes in a shocking recoupling. But it turns outthey weren’t eliminated—they were sent on a secret date. The two OG islanders were catching up on the events of Casa Amor when they got a text. Nic and Olandria were given a choice: they could either stay single and leave the island for good, orthey could couple up and return to the villa. They snuck back into the bedroom while everyone else slept, cuddled up together, and waited to spring their surprise on the islanders the next morning.
‘Nicolandria’ Fans Rejoice: These Two Haven’t Been Dumped, They’re Returning to the Villa…As a Couple. Chaos is Sure to Ensue.
For fans who have been rooting for the far-fetched idea of Nic and Olandria as a couple, this was a dream come true. For those on the island, however, this new coupling could set off complete chaos. Olandria has been coupled up withTaylor Williamssince day one, but it seems like his head might have been turned by Casa Amor bombshell,Clarke Carraway. Initially, Olandria was upset at the idea of losing Taylor, but as always, she kept her head held high.Now, it looks like she may be exploring a new connection of her own.
Olandria and Nic have always had chemistry,but when she fell into a rhythm right away with Taylor and Nic found himself in the season’s first love triangle withBelle-A Walkerand Cierra Ortega,they quickly settled into a friendship. Just before Casa, Nic and Cierra had been getting closer as a couple, but when Cierra said she was ready to close off their relationship, he wanted to keep things open. Cierra has been on her best behavior over at Casa; she’s currently coupled up with new bombshellElan Bibas, but she’s been shedding the occasional tear over Nic and holding out hope for their reunion.
Kissing Challenge Reveals Chemistry Between New Couples. Is It the Real Thing?
Casa Amorand the main villa participated in a head-to-head kissing challenge that saw Taylor paired up with Clarke, Cierra paired up with Elan, and Olandria and Nic together.In challenges, kissing becomes a sport rather than an expression of intimacy, so it makes sense that these couples didn’t hold back. But when the game was over, each new couple sat down for a chat, and we got a glimpse at which of them have a real connection.
Taylor and Clarke are farther along in two days than he and Olandria got in three weeks. They shared a kiss outside the challenge, and it won’t be a surprise if Taylor leaves Olandria to explore a relationship with Clarke. Viewers have long speculated that Taylor is, for some inexplicable reason, uninterested in Olandria, and we’ve all been hoping for something better to come along for her.With Taylor out of the way, could this connection with Nic be the one we’ve waited for?
Cierra Sets Boundaries While Romance Blooms Behind Her Back
Are Olandria and Nic the Real Thing? Will Cierra and Olandria’s Friendship Last?
When Cierra and Elan had their chat, he expressed his excitement over their mental and emotional intimacy, and his desire to see if they have a physical bond as well. She drew a firm boundary—“I’m really pushing myself to attempt to explore our connection to the fullest without kissing outside of challenges, without cuddling in bed.If Nic is doing that over there in the villa, I’ll be really upset.”
Nic and Olandria went up to Soul Ties to discuss their dramatic day.There’s always been chemistry between them, but Nic hoped to find out if they have the same heat outside of challenges. Olandria, typically a slow burner, came out of her shell. Nic expressed his longtime attraction to her, and this new couple couldn’t stop smiling, giggling, and blushing.Finally, they shared a real kiss, and it was well worth the wait. This seems to be the most promising couple season seven has delivered to us thus far; fans have been rooting for this moment from episode one, and it feels like these two might have a genuine bond. If nothing else, they certainly have chemistry.Tonight, there will be a recoupling, and I’m crossing my fingers that Nic and Olandria make it out together. And hopefully, the villa sisterhood survives as well.
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