‘Love Island USA’ Season 8: Who’s Still Together After the Reunion?
Love Island USA Season 8 reunion will reveal all. Over the course of the season, seven couples formed, some of them officially dating and others casually seeing each other by the time they exited the villa. Winning couple Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff were part of the former category. They even said “I love you” before the show ended.
But a lot can happen outside the villa. We’ll get all the details on Aniya Harvey and Carl Schmidt, as well as Melanie Moreno and Sincere Rhea, during post-show episode, which was filmed about a month later. Between August 10, when the reunion was filmed, and August 31, has anything changed?
Not only have we (lightly) recapped what went down between each couple in the villa, but we also have all their latest relationship update. Who is still together now that the cameras have stopped rolling? Let us know who you think will last in the comments at the end of the page!
Love Island USA, Season 8 Reunion, Monday, August 31, 9/8c, Peacock
Bryce Dettloff & Trinity Tatum
Status: Still Together
Trinity and Bryce had a slightly shaky Day 1, what with them choosing to explore other bombshells, but they quickly got back on track. Aside Bryce pulling Kayda for a chat in Episode 8, Bryce and Trinity remained locked in their couple. Exchanging heartfelt letters in Episode 13 made them strong going into Casa Amor. Trinity kissed one bombshell outside of a challenge, but she stayed loyal to Bryce in the end.
During Episode 24, Bryce asked Trinity to be his official girlfriend while on a date. They exchanged “I love yous” ahead of the finale, and America voted them the winning couple. During the last episode, Zach Georgiou asked if Bryce was going to have Trinity, who’s from Virginia, stay with him in Los Angeles. “Whatever she wants, dude,” Bryce said. “It’s an open door. She could stay however long. There’s no time limit.”
“I think most people are going to L.A., and Trinity’s coming to L.A. with me, too,” Bryce said in an Instagram video shared by Love Island USA.
They’ve both shared updates on social media post-show, keeping fans in the loop about their relationship. “I came in with an open heart and left with the girl of my dreams,” Bryce wrote in a July 16 Instagram post.
In an interview with Cosmopolitan, which was published on August 27 but occurred right before the reunion on August 10, Bryce and Trinity shared that they hadn’t spent a day apart. They spent time in Los Angeles before visiting Trinity’s hometown in Virginia. From August 20 through December 12, Trinity will be at Bryce’s side as he tours across the country for his first tour as a DJ.
Melanie Moreno & Sincere Rhea
Status: Still Together
The most tumultuous pairing of the season, Melanie and Sincere picked each other on Day 1. There was some trouble in paradise in the days that followed. Melanie had conversations with other guys in the villa, including bombshell Corbin, but she ultimately stuck with Sincere in Episode 5. Things got even rockier when Sincere’s head was turned by bombshell Sol Dean in Episode 6. Ultimately, America decided for Sincere to partner up with Sol, though Sincere kept seeing Melanie. He juggled both women and gave each of them the impression that they were his first choice.
During Casa Amor, Sincere kissed bombshell Amora and formed a connection with her, but he ultimately decided to return to the villa without her, recoupling with Melanie. Melanie did the same thing, picking Sincere over her over connection. After Casa, Melanie still wasn’t totally sold on Sincere’s, well, sincerity, but she decided to stay with him. But things weren’t looking good for a bit after Movie Night, which showed everything Sincere did with and said to Sol. Melanie realized their connection was deeper than he let on.
Despite expressing doubts, she managed to reconcile with Sincere by Episode 29’s karaoke challenge, and an episode later, Sincere told Melanie that he saw himself marrying and having kids with her. They finished in third place. Melanie and Sincere left the show seemingly together, though not official. They haven’t posted together immediately after the show, though Sincere spoke about his plans to win over Melanie’s family.
“Again, I think a lot of the reconstructive work as far as it goes to like winning her family over and still regaining that trust and rebuilding that loyalty [is] just showing them physical and actual representation of this is the person that I am and this is how I do feel about Melanie,” Sincere said in a July 18 interview with Complex.
Melanie revealed they still weren’t officially dating in an august 27 interview with Vulture. “We’re not exclusive; we’re not boyfriend-girlfriend. I’m also not in a rush to get that title. I know how he feels about me, but I think I just want to take it day by day.”
Melanie also said they’ve gone on dates, but Sincere still lives in New Jersey while she’s in L.A.. Sincere might eventually move there, but “me and him wouldn’t move in together,” she said. “I understand why people want better for me. I want better for me. Give me a sec.”
Aniya Harvey & Carl Schmidt
Status: Still Together
Carl entered as a bombshell in Casa Amor, hitting it off with Aniya right off the bat. They kissed several times and had a strong connection over the next several episodes, though Aniya still felt loyalty to her OG partner, KC Chandler. When it came time to decide to pick KC again or Carl in Episode 21, Aniya picked KC, not wanting to lose what they’d built for weeks. However, KC returned with a new connection, blindsiding Aniya.
Luckily, two episodes later, America’s vote brought Carl back into the villa. Though he said he wanted to move a bit slower after she sent him home, it didn’t take too long for Aniya and Carl to connect again. They made it all the way to second place in the finale.
In Carl’s first Instagram post after the show, he shared a photo of him and Aniya during their fairytale-themed final date. “Walls were never really up let’s be honest,” he wrote. Aniya reposted it with the comment “My Prince Charming” and a heart-hands emoji.
Aniya and Carl talked about their future after the show during filming. Aniya mentioned wanting to visit Carl in Nantucket, where he’s from (though he’s currently based in Denver). Nantucket is closer to Aniya’s home state of Georgia. “I was a little bit nervous and a little bit hesitant because you know I have to be in Denver for the next three years for PT school,” Carl said. “That’s hard when you’re in two different states.”
When Aniya asked if Carl was open to a long-distance relationship, he said, “I’ve tried distance in the past, and it is tough, but I think distance works well if both people have their lives together. We can both kind of grind and grow together kind of deal.”
In an August 26 interview with Ebony, Aniya reflected on where they stand. “I’m really strong on ‘everything happens for a reason,’ and I love that fate brought us back together,” she said. “I’m really glad that I ended up with Carl because he’s so perfect.” They’ve been spotted together in New York City, San Diego, California, and with Carl’s family in Nantucket.
She continued, “I talk to Carl every single day. We FaceTime and text each other. I feel like I learn new things about him every day. It’s such an amazing journey. I’m excited for everything, honestly… He said I can stay as long as I want in Nantucket, so I’m excited for the future. I feel like it’s a bright one, and Carl makes me really happy. He’s just a really good partner, and I’m excited for what the future holds.”
Kayda Bosse & Zach Georgiou
Status: Still Together
In Episode 1, Zach Georgiou was pulled away to a separate villa by bombshell Kayda Bosse, who wound up picking him over Bryce when they returned to the main group. Though they were open to exploring other connections, Zach and Kayda picked each other at every recoupling since they got together. They remained in a relatively drama-free couple after, even going to the Hideaway together in Episode 11. They exchanged love letters in Episode 13.
Casa Amor saw Kayda stay loyal to Zach, not even kissing anyone outside of a challenge. Zach went further with his Casa girl, Alannah. She was ultimately dumped from the show before the Casa segment was over. (More on that here.) When he returned to Kayda, Zach assured her that she was his first pick. Movie Night stirred up drama when Kayda discovered that Alannah left early, so Zach couldn’t have brought her back to the villa even if he wanted to.
Regardless, Zach and Kayda stayed together in the episodes after, with Zach picking Kayda again during Episode 27’s recoupling. Zach asked Kayda to exclusively date by the end of Episode 30, though they weren’t labeling their relationship. They wound up in fourth place.
Kayda and Zach are still together post-show, with England native Zach confirming his plans to visit Kayda’s home state of New Hampshire at some point post-show. In his first Instagram post after filming, Zach shared a photo of the two of them. “Zayda4life,” he wrote in the caption on July 19.
In a August 18 TikTok, Kayda shared that she’d moved in with Zach, whom she referred to as her boyfriend, in L.A.. Zach’s big brother, Charlie Georgiou, is also bunking with them.
Dylan Wrona & Kenzie Annis
Status: Still Together
Kenzie found Dylan during Casa Amor, though after he became an OG villa resident, things got a little rocky. Despite feeling strongly about her connection with Dylan, Dylan was blindsided when Kenzie kissed Gal. However, that hurdle made Kenzie recommit to her couple with Dylan, and they worked through it and stayed together until they were dumped right before the finale.
Dylan and Kenzie made their relationship exclusive right after they left the villa. Days after the show, they’d already gone on their first date and Dylan flew to Georgia to stay with Kenzie’s family. “I think it goes without saying at this point, but like Kenzie and I really, really — well, I almost said a different word,” Dylan told Swooon days after their exit. “We really, really like each other a lot, and we’re moving in that direction of really falling for each other, and every single night, we just talk about how we feel closer, and we just are moving in an amazing direction. And you know, I’m already there. She says she’s obsessed with me, so it’s just a great feeling, and I’m just excited to see what’s in store for us.”
On July 23, Dylan revealed via Instagram that he and Kenzie were officially boyfriend and girlfriend. “Getting to know you in the villa was unforgettable, but falling for you in the real world was all too easy,” he wrote in the caption. “It didn’t take me long to realize there was no other way – I had to make you my girlfriend! And what better place to do it than on the top of NYC. I’m so excited for all the memories we are going to make. P.S. The beach is next ;)”
As recently as August 30, they’ve regularly shared photos of each other on Instagram, so they’re definitely still going strong post-reunion.
Corbin Mims & Parmida Keshani
Status: Split
During Casa Amor, Corbin’s head was turned almost instantly by Parmida, ending his connection with Kenzie. After bringing Parmida back to the original villa, the new couple closed things off, moving at a breakneck pace for the show. They continued to have a strong relationship from then on out, but it didn’t save them from being voted America’s least favorite couple in Episode 29, sending them both home. They said they would continue to explore their connection in the real world.
Corbin and Parmida have followed through on their promise. On July 11, Parmida posted on Instagram, “I built incredible friendships, stayed true to myself every step of the way, and found a connection that felt so genuine and so real. One that only we truly understand. There’s so much more to us than what made it to your screens, and I can’t wait for you all to see that.”
Corbin wrote, “I don’t know how to tell you this but it was really the universe that brought us together and I am blessed to have left the villa with you as my couple. This is only the beginning to what we have started with each other.”
Mid-August, fans speculated that Corbin and Parmida broke up when they were pictured with costar Gabe Vasconcelos sitting in between them. They also haven’t appeared on each other’s social media since that date, though they both follow each other as of August 31. The rumors were confirmed at the reunion, when Parmida explained they were better off as friends because they wanted different things.
KC Chandler & Tierra Davis
Status: Still Together
KC decided to end his coupling with Day 1 partner Aniya during Casa Amor, which started during Episode 21. KC and Tierra, who also goes by Titi, kissed on the first night, and KC felt like their connection was more effortless than his partnership with Aniya. The OG women weren’t happy about how KC handled the recoupling, especially after Movie Night. They disliked the “disrespectful” comments he made about Aniya.
However, Titi has stood by KC through it all and defended him. KC picked Titi again during Episode 27’s recoupling, and they stayed mostly clear of the drama after Movie Night. KC asked Titi to be his girlfriend and they left the show in an official relationship when they were dumped just before the finale.
They’ve shared posts about their dates in the real world since then. Titi put a photo of the two of them together on her Instagram on August 14. KC revealed that Titi join him to visit his old coworkers on August 18.
