It’s officially over for one of Love Island USA’s favorite couples.

Nic Vansteenberghe is finally breaking his silence after news broke that he and Olandria Carthen have called it quits. After days of fans wondering what was going on, Nic decided to clear the air with a heartfelt message.

“The rumors are true,” he shared. “I didn’t want to give people false hope. We will continue to love each other always. It’s a sensitive and private subject. Thank you for respecting our privacy.”

While Nic didn’t get into the details of what caused the breakup, he made it clear there’s no drama between them. Instead, it sounds like they still have plenty of love and respect for each other, even though they’ve decided to go their separate ways.

According to reports, distance and their packed schedules played a big role in the split. Since leaving the villa, both Nic and Olandria have been busy with appearances, brand deals, and other opportunities that come with life after reality TV. Trying to balance all of that while living apart reportedly became too much.

Fans first fell in love with the couple during Season 7 of Love Island USA. Although they didn’t get together right away, their connection quickly became one of the strongest in the villa. Their chemistry earned them the nickname “Nicolandria,” and they ended up finishing the season as runners-up.

After the show, the pair kept most of their relationship off social media. Olandria had previously said they wanted to enjoy their relationship without feeling like they had to post every moment online. That privacy, however, also sparked plenty of breakup rumors over the past few months. Now that Nic has confirmed the split himself, fans can finally put the speculation to rest.

Even though their romance didn’t last, it doesn’t sound like the two are leaving things on bad terms. If anything, Nic’s statement suggests they’re choosing peace, privacy, and mutual respect as they move forward separately.