Nicolandria
Ace Greene’s first and only solo interview since appearing on Season 7 of Love Island has exploded following his remarks about finalist couple Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe — who fans have nicknamed “NicOlandria.”
When asked of the couple’s authenticity by journalist Speedy Mormon, Ace hinted that their relationship might only be surface level. His silence and remarks left the internet in shambles, with some dubbing him a “hater” and others agreeing with his words. Offering more insight into what may have been said by Ace off-camera, Speedy hopped online to address their viral sit-down.
“I do want to say that some people may have more information than you,” Speedy reminded critics, subtly defending Ace’s claim that Nic admitted to only being physically attracted to Olandria. “They may be aware of things that transpired that you don’t know. They may have seen and witnessed things that you have not.”
Speedy went on to say, “You may see someone have an opinion on a relationship… I would say maybe, just maybe they know something that you don’t,” before abruptly adding, “Because if what I was told off camera is true….”
In the 1 hour and 11 minute video, the 23-year-old recalled to Speedy, “Going into this villa, you know, my intention was to get to know someone through and through for them,” reflecting on his journey that ultimately ended with him leaving in an exclusive relationship with Michelle “Chelley” Bissainthe.
He also admitted there was inauthenticity happening in the Villa. “I feel like going into this villa and people were asking me, ‘What’s your following?’ and ‘What do you think it’s gonna be outside of this?’ I don’t feel people [had] genuine intentions.”
When Speedy asked if Nic and Olandria’s romance was real, Ace’s silence was louder than words. Although he admitted to having “a lot of respect for Olandria,” he alleged that Nic told him he had “no romantic spark” for her, despite the two admitting they find each other attractive. On the other hand, Ace vouched for his other close friend in the villa, Taylor Williams and Clarke Carraway’s relationship.
As for the friendships he’s kept since filming Love Island, Ace revealed he and Nic are no longer close, but insisted Olandria remains a good friend of his.
Olandria seemingly responded to Ace’s comments on X with a casual, “Chile anyways… my event at Tuskeegee went amazing yesterday.” The post has since been deleted.
Nic also appeared to address the drama by posting on Snapchat after the interview dropped. When asked how his day was going, he replied, “This morning 10/10. Later in the day 4/10.”
Take a look above at Speedy addressing Ace’s remarks about “NicOlandria’s” romance being inauthentic and the couple’s suspected responses.
Love Island USA season 7 star Ace Greene is calling out some of his castmates for coming onto the hit dating series seeking clout rather than love and is denying a genuine connection between Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe, whom fans know as NicOlandria.
In his first (and supposedly last) unfiltered interview, following the explosive reunion, Ace sat down with famed reporter Speedy Morman.
“Going into this villa, you know, my intention was to get to know someone through and through for them,” said the 23-year-old, who left the villa in an exclusive relationship with Michelle “Chelley” Bissainthe. “I feel like going into this villa and people were asking me, ‘What’s your following?’ and ‘What do you think it’s gonna be outside of this?’ I don’t feel people [had] genuine intention.”
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Within the hour-long discussion, he was asked if Nic and Olandria’s relationship was “real,” and his silence on the matter was deafening.
Ace claimed to have “a lot of respect for Olandria,” but alleged that Nic has “no romantic spark” for her. However, he reportedly told Ace that they do “find each other attractive.” Ace admitted that he does feel Taylor Williams and Clarke Carraway’s relationship is real.
If you’re unfamiliar, Olandria and Taylor coupled up immediately in the villa when the series began. Yet, he shocked everyone once Casa Amor took over and chose Clarke over Olandria, citing that their connection was more intense.
Ace confessed that he and Nic are no longer close friends, but does consider Olandria to be a good friend. Fans immediately questioned his character because his thoughts are also dangerous for Olandria’s friendship with Chelley.
“Do you know how wrong you gotta be for the shaderoom audience to side with a white man over you?,” one person tweeted. Another took to X, commenting, “Nick Viall…I repeat Nick Viall is defending Nic and Olandria against Ace, calling him petty and jealous. He said that Nic and Olandria deserve a chance to grow their relationship. Ace, even the Nicolandria deniers are bashing you.”
On Threads, media personality Blake Newby shared what many agreed with: “It has nothing to do with if he knows whether Nic and Olandria are real and everything to do with the fact that he claims to be her friend and chose Speedy’s podcast to divulge information about her relationship that not even she may be privy to.”


Olandria has seemingly dismissed his comments for now.