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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Serena Page, Leah Kateb, and More ‘Love Island USA' Alums Weigh In on JaNa and Kenny's Split
They say you shouldn't take sides when your friends break if your friends are JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, this rule definitely does not apply. In the wake of JaNa and Kenny's breakup, several Love Island USA alums—including JaNa's besties and fellow season 6 stars Serena Page and Leah Kateb—have reacted to the news of the split on Instagram. JaNa and Kenny were one of the strongest couples to come out of Love Island USA season 6, and the two even star on Peacock's Beyond the Villa. Earlier this week, the two abruptly split and fellow Love Island USA alums began unfollowing Kenny, raising eyebrows and grabbing the attention of fans everywhere. To recap: JaNa confirmed the split in an Instagram story shared Tuesday, July 29, and while she didn't give a reason for the breakup, she did tell fans that it was 'terrible, disgusting, and disappointing.' Meanwhile, Kenny put out a statement of his own on Instagram, writing in part, 'Sometimes, despite how deeply you care for someone, you come to the hard truth that the relationship was not something that could last long-term.' You'll be shocked to learn that these vague platitudes did not help his case. In fact, Kenny's response prompted Charmane Smith (a close friend of JaNa's) to post on her page, seemingly implying that JaNa had found incriminating information on Kenny's phone with messages like, 'I don't like black women, I thought I would get more money from this, I'm faking this relationship, going on the show would be for clout, I can't wait to be done w this so I can fuck hella b*tches.' Charmane's Instagram has since been made private, but JaNa's other close friends—including Love Island USA season 6 alums Leah, Serena, Liv Walker, and Kaylor Martin—followed, calling Kenny out and publicly declaring themselves #TeamJaNa. Serena Page Comments on JaNa and Kenny's Split Serena (aka one of JaNa's best friends and member of the PPGs) kept things civil, asking fans to remember that 'it may just be tea for y'all but that's not the case for us.' That being said, she made it clear on which side she stands, writing, 'Y'all already know how I'm coming behind JaNa, and TRUST so does he.' Leah Kateb Calls Kenny 'Racist' on Instagram Leah Kateb—the third Power Puff Girl in season 6's Love Island USA trio—also weighed in on Instagram. Leah reposted JaNa's response to Kenny, in which she called her ex a 'manipulative liar,' and added her own two cents. '@kennyrodriguez Put a sock in it ChatGPT headass,' she wrote. 'Tell the truth for once! Racist, clout/money hungry and a scammer since Day 1!!!!!' She also sent a message of support to JaNa, telling fans not to worry, 'Our Nay is blessed and highly favored.' Leah followed up a bit later, sharing what appears to be a text from her to an unnamed recipient, saying, 'This is the month of clout chasers I guess??' On her Story, she annotated the text, crossing out 'chasers' and writing 'demons shall I say.' She also declared the events of the week, 'Mercury retrograde taking out the trash.' Liv Walker Exposes Kenny's 'Chat GPT' Statement Liv also criticized Kenny's statement, sharing it on her Instagram Stories. 'Your pathetic excuse for a story is laughable. I can't even put into words how good of a person Naynay is and how hard it is [to] watch her go through something like this,' she wrote. '@kennyrodriguez I hope this gives you the clout you always wanted you fucking loser.' Liv was so unimpressed by Kenny's statement that she decided to go straight to the source, asking Chat GPT if it thought AI had written Kenny's response. The answer, per her Instagram: 'Yes.' Kaylor Martin Calls Kenny 'A Poor Excuse of a Man' And of course, Kaylor also weighed in, sharing a screenshot of JaNa's response to Kenny and adding, '@kennyrodriguez is a poor excuse of a man. You lost the most beautiful genuine soul. Shame on you.' Kendall Washington Supports JaNa on Instagram Most of the Love Island USA season 6 men have yet to comment publicly, though almost all of them have unfollowed Kenny on Instagram. Kendall, however, showed his support for JaNa on Instagram, sharing a video of the two dancing together with the message, 'Love you forever Nay Nay.' You Might Also Like Here's What NOT to Wear to a Wedding Meet the Laziest, Easiest Acne Routine You'll Ever Try Solve the daily Crossword
Cosmopolitan
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
‘Love Island USA' Stars React to JaNa and Kenny's Split
They say you shouldn't take sides when your friends break if your friends are JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, this rule definitely does not apply. In the wake of JaNa and Kenny's breakup, several Love Island USA alums—including JaNa's besties and fellow season 6 stars Serena Page and Leah Kateb—have reacted to the news of the split on Instagram. JaNa and Kenny were one of the strongest couples to come out of Love Island USA season 6, and the two even star on Peacock's Beyond the Villa. Earlier this week, the two abruptly split and fellow Love Island USA alums began unfollowing Kenny, raising eyebrows and grabbing the attention of fans everywhere. To recap: JaNa confirmed the split in an Instagram story shared Tuesday, July 29, and while she didn't give a reason for the breakup, she did tell fans that it was 'terrible, disgusting, and disappointing.' Meanwhile, Kenny put out a statement of his own on Instagram, writing in part, 'Sometimes, despite how deeply you care for someone, you come to the hard truth that the relationship was not something that could last long-term.' You'll be shocked to learn that these vague platitudes did not help his case. In fact, Kenny's response prompted Charmane Smith (a close friend of JaNa's) to post on her page, seemingly implying that JaNa had found incriminating information on Kenny's phone with messages like, 'I don't like black women, I thought I would get more money from this, I'm faking this relationship, going on the show would be for clout, I can't wait to be done w this so I can fuck hella b*tches.' Charmane's Instagram has since been made private, but JaNa's other close friends—including Love Island USA season 6 alums Leah, Serena, Liv Walker, and Kaylor Martin—followed, calling Kenny out and publicly declaring themselves #TeamJaNa. Serena (aka one of JaNa's best friends and member of the PPGs) kept things civil, asking fans to remember that 'it may just be tea for y'all but that's not the case for us.' That being said, she made it clear on which side she stands, writing, 'Y'all already know how I'm coming behind JaNa, and TRUST so does he.' Leah Kateb—the third Power Puff Girl in season 6's Love Island USA trio—also weighed in on Instagram. Leah reposted JaNa's response to Kenny, in which she called her ex a 'manipulative liar,' and added her own two cents. '@kennyrodriguez Put a sock in it ChatGPT headass,' she wrote. 'Tell the truth for once! Racist, clout/money hungry and a scammer since Day 1!!!!!' She also sent a message of support to JaNa, telling fans not to worry, 'Our Nay is blessed and highly favored.' Leah followed up a bit later, sharing what appears to be a text from her to an unnamed recipient, saying, 'This is the month of clout chasers I guess??' On her Story, she annotated the text, crossing out 'chasers' and writing 'demons shall I say.' She also declared the events of the week, 'Mercury retrograde taking out the trash.' Liv also criticized Kenny's statement, sharing it on her Instagram Stories. 'Your pathetic excuse for a story is laughable. I can't even put into words how good of a person Naynay is and how hard it is [to] watch her go through something like this,' she wrote. '@kennyrodriguez I hope this gives you the clout you always wanted you fucking loser.' Liv was so unimpressed by Kenny's statement that she decided to go straight to the source, asking Chat GPT if it thought AI had written Kenny's response. The answer, per her Instagram: 'Yes.' And of course, Kaylor also weighed in, sharing a screenshot of JaNa's response to Kenny and adding, '@kennyrodriguez is a poor excuse of a man. You lost the most beautiful genuine soul. Shame on you.' Most of the Love Island USA season 6 men have yet to comment publicly, though almost all of them have unfollowed Kenny on Instagram. Kendall, however, showed his support for JaNa on Instagram, sharing a video of the two dancing together with the message, 'Love you forever Nay Nay.'
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bombshell accusation: Love Island USA's JaNa Craig explodes after Kenny Rodriguez blames her for breakup
JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez , stars of Love Island USA , have officially split, and the aftermath is far from peaceful. JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez 's relationship's reality has drastically changed from its rosy beginnings on Love Island USA. The fan-favourite couple from Season 6 has just announced their split, and things are getting messy fast. The polite comments quickly escalated into public accusations and emotional outbursts. 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Both are currently navigating their breakup while filming the spinoff Beyond the Villa , as per a report by People. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo ALSO READ: Trump claims Epstein 'stole' Virginia Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago Spa, says he banned him for being a 'creep' What did JaNa Craig say after their breakup? JaNa Craig did not hold back in her Instagram Story on July 29. She addressed fans as "my loves," thanked them, and then dropped a bombshell. Craig claimed their breakup was caused by something "terrible, disgusting, and disappointing." Live Events She described the agonising realisation that someone she once trusted had allegedly been dishonest from the beginning. Discovering that someone you loved isn't who you thought they were... has been truly devastating,' she shared. She ended her message on a more hopeful note, writing, 'As a child of God, I will always be okay.' ALSO READ : Did Tom Cruise just confirm dating rumors with Ana de Armas? Here's what they did during their romantic Vermont getaway But that was not all. Hours later, Craig doubled down, responding to her ex's calmer statement with a second post, this time filled with rage. "STFU, you manipulative liar," she wrote harshly. "You are not taking accountability and telling people the type of person you really are is insane to me!!," as per a report. How did Kenny Rodriguez respond? Kenny Rodriguez, 25, appeared to take a more diplomatic stance at first. He issued his own statement shortly after JaNa's, describing the last few days as "incredibly difficult" and recognizing the difficulty of a public breakup. 'Sometimes, despite how deeply you care for someone, you come to the hard truth that the relationship was not something that could last long-term,' Kenny explained. He concluded by expressing no ill will and wishing JaNa happiness, as per a report by People. ALSO READ: National Chicken Wing Day 2025: Where to get free wings and big deals on July 29 But it was the phrasing that set JaNa off. The notion that the relationship simply "wasn't built to last" seemed dismissive to her, especially if her version of events, suggesting deeper betrayals, is correct. Will they continue on Love Island: Beyond the Villa? Yes, despite the online uproar, JaNa and Kenny are still appearing on the Love Island USA spinoff Beyond the Villa. The show, which follows popular alumni as they pursue love and careers in Los Angeles, was filmed before the public breakup. Their third-place finish last summer drew a fan base hoping for their future, but it's now clear their romance didn't last long outside the villa. ALSO READ: Minnesota Cyber Crisis: Gov. Tim Walz deploys National Guard after massive St. Paul hack cripples city systems Contrary to popular belief, there was no fight at David Dobrik's birthday party on July 26th. Instead, JaNa reportedly ended things the next morning, and insiders believe there is no chance of reconciliation. FAQs Why did Craig and Kenny Rodriguez split up? JaNa claims the relationship was never genuine. Kenny claims that it was not built to last. Are they still on TV after their split? Yes. Both are currently featured on Love Island: Beyond the Villa, which aired following their breakup.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Love Island stars JaNa and Kenny split turns ugly amid racism accusations
Love Island USA star JaNa Craig has gone public with serious accusations against ex-boyfriend Kenny Rodriguez, and now her fellow castmates Liv and Leah Kateb are backing her up with even stronger claims. Craig confirmed their breakup on July 29 via Instagram, writing, 'None of the breakup theories match up to how terrible, disgusting and disappointing it truly is.' She added that discovering the relationship was not genuine from the start had been 'truly devastating.' Rodriguez issued a more neutral response, stating the relationship 'was not something that could last long-term.' Minutes later, Craig called him a 'manipulative liar' and warned him not to 'piss [her] off.' Leah Kateb, JaNa's close friend from Season 6, reposted Craig's story and tagged Kenny, calling him 'racist, clout/money hungry, and a scammer since DAY 1!!!!' She urged him to 'tell the truth for once.' Fellow islander Liv Walker also showed support, calling Craig 'a good person' and telling Kenny, 'I hope this gives you the clout you always wanted, you f***ing loser.' Craig and Rodriguez were a fan-favorite couple during Love Island USA Season 6 and finished in third place. The couple appeared together in Love Island: Beyond the Villa, where cracks in their relationship had already begun to show, particularly around living arrangements. Most castmates, including Serena Page, Leah Kateb, and their partners, have now unfollowed Rodriguez. Peacock has not responded to the accusations. Episode 4 of Beyond the Villa, airing July 31, is expected to reflect the drama.
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
JaNa Craig confirms Kenny Rodriguez breakup in scathing Instagram posts
JaNa Craig has confirmed her split from her "Love Island USA" boyfriend Kenny Rodriguez – indicating that the truth is more "disgusting" than any of the speculation that has flooded the internet. "Thank you for all your love & support. It means the world to me," she began her Instagram story on Tuesday, July 28. "As you know, Kenny and I are no longer together. Please know that I have seen all the breakup theories and none have matched up to how terrible, disgusting and disappointing it truly is." "Discovering that someone you loved isn't who you thought they were and that the relationship you thought you were building hasn't been genuine since day one has been truly devastating," Craig added. "Thank you for respecting my privacy and please know as a child of God, I will always be okay." Less than an hour later, Rodriguez came out with his own white-text-on-black-background post. "The past few days have been incredibly difficult. I've been quietly sitting with a lot of emotions and doing my best to process everything privately," he wrote. "Breakups are never easy, especially in the public eye. Sometimes, despite how deeply you care for someone, you come to the hard truth that the relationship was not something that could last long-term." He concluded: "I'll always be grateful for the time we shared and the memories we created. I release this chapter with no ill will, only a hope that JaNa's path forward brings her nothing but happiness." What happened between JaNa and Kenny? Prior to his statement, Craig kept silent on social media as fans went on a desperate search for answers about one of their favorite "Love Island" couples. Speculation about a possible rift in the beloved Season 6 cast kicked off when Craig, 28, unfollowed Rodriguez, 25, and removed almost all of her content with him from her Instagram grid on July 27. Fan accounts and close watchers of reality TV-related drama saw this move and sounded the alarm about the possible uncoupling, prompting a close watch of other "Beyond the Villa" cast members' social media accounts. "Red alert ring the alarm," journalist Christina Cocca wrote alongside a post with screenshots of Craig's Instagram. Other fans dug up footage of the estranged couple at a birthday party the night before and scoured the clips for clues. 'They're very toxic': Why Kaylor Martin won't watch 'Beyond the Villa' Then Craig and Rodriguez's fellow islanders began taking sides. The Instagram accounts for her fellow PPG (the self-appointed "Power Puff Gang" or "Powerpuff Girls" trio) members, Leah Kateb and Serena Page, and their respective partners, Miguel Harichi and Kordell Beckham, all unfollowed Rodriguez. Most of the cast of their Peacock spinoff "Love Island: Beyond the Villa," currently in its first season, are also not following Rodriguez. Peacock did not respond to USA TODAY's request for comment. Finalists from "Love Island USA's" breakout season last year, Craig and Rodriguez have been in a relationship since they left the villa in July 2024. They confirmed their relationship status in the Season 6 reunion, which dropped the following month. On Peacock's "Love Island" spinoff, which was filmed in the spring, Rodriguez and Craig are navigating their relationship while living in close quarters for the first time in Los Angeles. Craid and Rodriguez said communication was their strength While speaking with USA TODAY in separate interviews on July 8, Rodriguez and Craig opened up about navigating a relationship that is also intertwined with their careers as influencers. "We're very communicative when it comes to those things: what we feel comfortable putting out there (and) what we don't. And I think that's just the sign of a healthy relationship," Rodriguez said. Craig, seated with Page on one side and Kateb on the other, admitted that it has worked best to keep some things for themselves when fans demand more couples' content. "I feel like your relationship is very private. You know, just you and your partner communicating 24/7," Craig said. "Whereas, publicly, it's like putting yourself out there, understanding what your viewers and your supporters want and navigating through that and whatever you're comfortable with."
