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Buzz Feed
14 hours ago
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- Buzz Feed
Love Island's JaNa And Kenny's Messy Breakup Explained
Earlier this week, rumors began swirling that JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez — who placed third in the Season 6 finale of Love Island USA — had called it quits after almost a year together. For some quick context, while JaNa and Kenny had some heartbreaking relationship drama in the villa, they seemed very solid after the show wrapped and have gushed about each other repeatedly over the past year. With this in mind, fans were pretty shocked when rumors of the breakup began bubbling — namely after JaNa unfollowed Kenny on Instagram, with her former Season 6 costars Serena Page and Leah Kateb later doing the same. Amid all the chatter, JaNa broke her silence yesterday, July 29, with a statement on Instagram. She said, 'Hi my loves. Thank you for all your love & support. It means the world to me. As you know, Kenny and I 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.' Kenny also shared a statement on Instagram, writing, 'The past few days have been incredibly difficult. l've been quietly sitting with a lot of emotions and doing my best to process everything privately. 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. 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.' However, things got incredibly messy when JaNa released a second statement calling Kenny a 'manipulative liar.' She wrote, '@kennyrodriguez stfu you manipulative liar. You not taking any accountability and telling people the type of person you really are is insane to me!! My first statement was me being nice. Do not piss me off.' Leah then reposted JaNa's second statement and shared some words of her own. '@kennyrodriguez Put a sock in it ChatGPT headass. Tell the truth for once! Racist, clout/money hungry and a scammer since DAY 1!!!!' she alleged. And then, fellow Season 6 Love Island stars Olivia Walker and Kaylor Martin entered the conversation. Olivia wrote, '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 watch her go through something like this. @kennyrodriguez I hope this gives you the clout you always wanted you fucking loser,' while Kaylor said, '@kennyrodriguez is a poor excuse of a man. You lost the most beautiful genuine soul. Shame on you.' What's more, Leah has since accused Kenny of deleting her Instagram comments under his posts, while asking him to stop posting content with Miguel. 'How about you delete my man off your page instead of deleting my comment,' she wrote. Meanwhile, JaNa's close friend Charmane Smith shared an eyebrow-raising message via Instagram, which has since been deleted. She wrote, 'My advice for women in relationships: if you have access, go thru your mans phone TODAY. Search keywords 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 bitches' … You'll thank me later. P.S- NEVER spare a man. Dog them out baby girl.' Kenny hasn't yet publicly addressed any of the allegations, and aside from his initial statement, he hasn't offered further comment on the split. We'll keep you posted if more unfolds.
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."
Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Love Island USA's' JaNa Craig Breaks Silence On Kenny Breakup: ‘Terrible, Disgusting'
LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA — "You're So Last Summer" Episode 101 — Pictured: (l-r) JaNa Craig, ... More Kenny Rodriguez — (Photo by: Trae Patton/PEACOCK via Getty Images) Trae Patton/PEACOCK via Getty Images Love Island USA star JaNa Craig is speaking out. The Season 6 alum has finally broken her silence about her split from fellow Islander Kenny Rodriguez, following breakup rumors over the weekend. While she didn't reveal the reason behind their parting, she called his behavior 'terrible, disgusting and disappointing.' Craig shared a statement on her Instagram Story on Tuesday, July 29, confirming the breakup. 'Hi my loves Thank you for all your love & support. It means the world to me. As you know, Kenny and I are no longer together,' she began. The 28-year-old then addressed the theories that have circulated on social media over the past few days — some of which have allegedly accused Kenny of cheating. She said that none of those theories 'have matched up to how terrible, disgusting and disappointing it truly is.' Forbes 'Love Island: Beyond The Villa' Release Schedule—When Do New Episodes Come Out? By Monica Mercuri She continued, 'Discovering that someone you love 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.' LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 636 — Pictured: (l-r) Kenny Rodriguez, JaNa Craig — (Photo by: Ben ... More Symons/Peacock via Getty Images) Ben Symons/Peacock via Getty Images 'Thank you for respecting my privacy and please know as a child of God, I will always be okay,' she concluded. Rodriguez has yet to address the breakup publicly. Breakup rumors between the pair began swirling on July 27, after fans noticed that JaNa had unfollowed Kenny on social media, deleted her photos and videos with him, and that both had removed each other from their Instagram bios. TMZ confirmed that the couple called it quits on Sunday morning. JaNa's close friends and fellow Season 6 stars Serena Page and Leah Kateb — also known by their friend group nickname, PPG (aka the Powerpuff Girls) — unfollowed Kenny, along with their significant others, Kordell Beckham and Miguel Harichi. Their castmates Kaylor Martin, Olivia Walker, Kendall Washington and Connor Newsum also unfollowed Kenny on IG. The night before their breakup, Kenny shared videos on his Instagram Stories from David Dobrik's birthday party, which he and JaNa attended together on Saturday, July 26. In one video, Kenny was seen in a tuxedo, while JaNa wore a pink dress and blew a kiss to the camera. A source told People that there was 'no big, public blowout,' addressing the latest online speculation that the couple got into a fight at Dobrik's birthday party. 'That did not happen,' the insider said, adding, 'They will not be getting back together.' Meanwhile, TMZ reported that it was Craig who ultimately made the decision to split. The site said that 'JaNa's been leaning on her close girlfriends all day to help her get through her heartbreak.' JaNa and Kenny met during Love Island USA Season 6 and quickly formed a connection when he entered the villa on Day 13. Although they briefly split after Casa Amor when he recoupled with a bombshell, they got back together and finished in third place. Following the success of Season 6, Peacock launched a spinoff series following the Islanders as they navigate life in Los Angeles. In Love Island: Beyond the Villa , the couple were still doing long distance, and Kenny rented an apartment in the same apartment complex as JaNa during the duration of filming. LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA — "You're So Last Summer" Episode 101 — Pictured: (l-r) Kenny ... More Rodriguez, JaNa Craig — (Photo by: Casey Durkin/PEACOCK via Getty Images) Casey Durkin/PEACOCK via Getty Images Kenny opened up about his decision not to live with JaNa — something that she opposed — during Beyond the Villa in a mid-July interview with Variety . 'Since leaving the villa, it's a big jump moving in together with someone, and I didn't want it to be televised, especially the first time,' Kenny explained. 'So we rented rooms next to each other. Another aspect for me is privacy. When JaNa gets ready for events, she has a huge glam team." He continued, Usually, there's somebody in there for wardrobe, and sometimes I don't have the space to change and things like that. Granted, we were always together on the show. It was great to experience L.A. and to be with her in the same city.' For Kenny's birthday in February, JaNa wrote how blessed she was to have him by her side. "You're not just my best friend, you're my safe place," she penned on Instagram. 'I love doing life with you. Your love gives me the courage to be myself around you and for that, I'm forever thankful. I hope this day brings you as much happiness as you bring me.' Stay tuned for more details. Forbes All The 'Love Island USA' Couples Who Are Still Together From Every Season By Monica Mercuri
