**‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ Set to Return for Highly Anticipated Second Season**
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The reality television series, ‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa,’ is gearing up for its second season, scheduled to premiere on Peacock on April 15, 2026. This season will shift its focus to the cast from the seventh edition of ‘Love Island USA,’ which concluded in July 2025, as the show continues to explore life for these contestants after their time in the iconic villa.
This latest season aims to delve into the realities former contestants face as they navigate relationships and their daily lives outside of the programme. While fans are excited for the new episodes, there is notable disappointment regarding the absence of some popular cast members. Nic Vansteenberghe, Olandria Carthen, and Huda Mustafa will not be making appearances in the upcoming episodes, raising questions among viewers about their whereabouts.
The first season of ‘Beyond the Villa’ debuted in July 2025, chronicling the lives of cast members from season six of the hit dating show. The spinoff proved to be a hit, capturing the ups and downs that contestants face once the cameras stop rolling. This time, however, viewers will be invited to follow the lives of the season seven contestants, who will face various personal challenges, including unresolved relationships and the complexities of life after reality television.
While the new season promises to deliver fresh insights and drama, the absence of Nic, Olandria, and Huda has sparked curiosity. Although they have not publicly disclosed specific reasons for their non-participation, it is clear that all three have been actively pursuing individual projects since leaving the show.
Nic Vansteenberghe has been carving out a niche for himself in the music industry under the name Nic Vans and has also ventured into acting. During a recent appearance on ‘The Roommates Show,’ he expressed that he would not return to ‘Love Island USA’ but is keen to be cast on ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars.’
Meanwhile, Olandria Carthen has been busy establishing herself in the modelling world. September 2025 marked her debut at New York Fashion Week, where she garnered attention with Nic among the audience. She has secured campaigns with major brands such as Reebok and Ugg, and has hinted at a packed schedule, stating, “I’m booked up until May,” indicating that exciting opportunities lie ahead for her.
Huda Mustafa has also turned her focus to modelling and has hinted at possibly releasing new music. In addition to her achievements, she is part of the inaugural cast on Alex Cooper’s new reality competition series, ‘Unwell Winter Games,’ which premiered on YouTube on April 6.
Despite their absence from the spinoff, audiences are keen to know whether Nic and Olandria are still together. Following their departure from Fiji, they were reported to still be in a relationship, with Olandria discussing the emotional toll of public scrutiny and the importance of open communication in their partnership.
The couple has attended various events together, including the Super Bowl in February 2026, and they have also collaborated on promotional projects. While Olandria resides in Houston, Nic has become somewhat of a nomad, although he considers his parents’ house in Jacksonville, Florida, to be his permanent residence.
Turning to Huda’s romantic life, she has been seen publicly with Louis Russell, a former participant from ‘Too Hot to Handle.’ Following a tumultuous end to her relationship with Chris Seeley, Huda and Louis became social media official shortly after filming concluded. However, recent developments in their relationship have raised eyebrows, especially following a court order requiring Huda to maintain distance from Louis’s ex.
As anticipation builds for the new season of ‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa,’ the remaining cast promises to deliver exciting narratives and relationship dramas. Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, who were the winners of the seventh season, along with several other contestants, will feature in the upcoming episodes. However, Bryan and Amaya’s relationship ended shortly after the reunion aired, hinting at more complex dynamics ahead.
Other participants joining the cast include Jeremiah Brown, Hannah Fields, Pepe Garcia, Iris Kendall, and Belle-A Walker, all set to share their journeys in the forthcoming season. As fans eagerly await the premiere, the return of ‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ is poised to deliver even more intriguing stories from the lives of its former contestants.