Peaco*ck’s ‘Love Island USA’ brings together a group of eligible singles seeking true love and the chance to win the grand prize of $100,000. Through a series of fun games and challenges, public voting, and the arrival of “bombshells,” the connections on the show are put to the ultimate test, with only the strongest relationships surviving. The contestants who participated in the sixth season were enthusiastic, giving their all to make it all the way. After much drama, fights, breakups, and re-mingling, four couples made it to the finale, and for the fans, all of them were winners. However, whether the love that seemed so genuine and honest on screen has withstood the test of the real world remains to be seen.
Nicole and Kendall Have Not Continued Their Relationship
One of the strongest and most adored couples of the season, Nicole Jacky and Kendall Washington, felt they had indeed found their partners on the show. After Nicole arrived as a “bombshell” in the fifth episode, Kendall was immediately smitten by her, and when she chose to couple with him, she found an honest man who saw the world in her. While the connections of other couples seemed shaky and unsure during the Casa Amor segment, Nicole and Kendall stayed loyal and emerged unscathed from the ultimate test. They even went exclusive, declaring they were not interested in looking any further and declared that they were in love with each other. For the fans and even the other contestants, they proved to be the ultimate couple goals with their cute gestures and the small efforts they made to show each other their love.
Just after the finale of the season aired in July 2024, an explicit video of Kendall got leaked on social media. It was quite a stressful time for him. During the reunion episode, Nicole said that she felt for him but was also hurt by his lies. She said that he had told her the video was from a different time but she had found out it was taken just before he entered the villa. She said he has not been communicating properly and in August 2024, both of them posted that they are no longer together and would be taking some time for their mental health. For now, Kendall is staying in Texas, continuing his work as a Territory Manager for InMode, a company that deals with medical devices. Nicole is an Associate Account Executive with MiMedx, based in California.
JaNa and Kenny Are in a Long Distance Relationship
JaNa Craig was very disappointed when her connections were not working out at the beginning of the season. Whether it was Coye Simmons, Connor Newsum, or Hakeem White, she felt love would evade her in the competition. However, when Kenny Rodriguez made his entrance as a “bombshell” in episode 14 and gave her his undivided attention, she knew she had found the right man. Even when Kenny went to Casa Amor and met new female contestants, causing JaNa to fear she would be slighted, he returned and apologized. He said that seeing her in person put things in perspective. Moved by the honesty of his confession, JaNa forgave him.
From then on, they remained steadfastly by each other’s side, ultimately entering the finale together and landing in the third position. However, the love they got from their fans was unprecedented, and it was clear that their journey had struck a chord. After the filming ended, JaNa and Kenny decided to continue seeing each other and when she made a trip from Nevada to Texas, he took her to for dinner and asked her to be his girlfriend. At the reunion. JaNa proudly announced that they have stayed together and are dating.
The fans have always rooted for the couple and now that they have shared some glimpses of their lives with each other, everyone is shipping them. JaNa runs her own company, JC Ventures LLC, in Nevada and is also a day trader. At the same time, Kenny is settled in Dallas, working as an Associate Accounts Manager and a fitness influencer. Managing a long-distance relationship might be challenging, but they might find a way if there’s a will.
Serena and Kordell Have Confirmed They Are Officially Together
Serena Page and Kordell Beckham’s relationship went through significant trials and tribulations. At first, Serena was unsure whether she liked Kordell, who was just a platonic friend, while Kordell was vying for her affection. She even ended their connection at one point but later told him she was someone who took time to develop romantic feelings and began showing interest in him. When Kordell went to Casa Amor and brought Daia back, Serena was hurt, and Kordell realized it was a mistake.
It took some time for things to heal, but Serena eventually forgave him, and they closed off their relationship. Entering the finale hand in hand, they seemed like one of the couples who had been through the most, which strengthened their connection. Their hard work was rewarded when they were declared as winners of the season and when Kordell split the prize money with her, it really showed he was serious about taking things forward and doing right by her.
There were many who doubted of the couple would be able to make their relationship work since they lived in different cities but they came through. Kordell said that it was easy for them to keep in touch and build a relationship. In August 2024, on a dinner date he asked her to be his girlfriend and there was no hesitation when she said yes. Kordell is now planning to move to LA to be with his partner and start a new chapter in their journey. Serena continues her role as a Media Planner at Moonbug Entertainment and has moved to LA to further her career. Kordell is working to build his career as a fashion model, and the proximity of his profession to LA might help them stay in touch.
Leah and Miguel Are in a Relationship Now
When Leah Kateb and Miguel Harichi first coupled up, many wondered about the longevity of their connection. Leah had been heartbroken over Rob and had ended things with Connor Newsum over an unspecified issue, suggesting she wasn’t entirely over her past feelings. However, with Miguel, she found joy and could be herself, laughing and being playful. Despite her disappointment when Miguel returned from Casa Amor with Sierra, Leah remained single. Miguel soon reached out, and they reconnected, giving their relationship another chance. Their renewed connection blossomed, making them a fan favorite and leading them to the finale together wherein they emerged as the runner-up of the season.
Leah and Miguel to overcame many challenges together and had found their footing. The two of them were able to keep their romance alive even though they were in different continents. Miguel later admitted that when one wants to, things like geography do not matter. On her birthday, he planned a dinner for her and asked her to be his girlfriend and the two have been officially together ever since. Leah is currently based in California, pursuing a career in veterinary medicine, while Miguel spends most of his time in London as a fitness model. Their differing locations could contribute to the difficulty in maintaining their connection, and only time will reveal whether they’ve managed to navigate these hurdles.
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