'Love Island USA's Nic And Olandria Talk 'Passionate' Soul Ties Kiss, Debunk Fan Theory And React To Marcel TikToks

Get an inside look at how Love Island USA Season 7’s fan-favorite duo Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen reflect on one of the most talked-about moments of the season in this Blavity interview. The pair break down their Soul Ties kiss — a moment fans dubbed “passionate” and unforgettable — react to viral TikToks about their “Marcel” meme, address fan theories about their journey, and share what’s next as they explore their connection now that the show has ended. They open up about how they interpreted that pivotal kiss at the time, why they initially held back emotionally, and how their relationship evolved once cameras were off.