‘Love Island’s’ JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, a fan-favorite duo, call it quits

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JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez have gone from “Love Island” to Splitsville.

Last year’s love story between two reality TV personalities from “Love Island” Season 6 has come to an end, as reported by The Times on Monday. Craig ended his relationship with Rodriguez on Sunday, just a day after they attended YouTube sensation David Dobrik’s birthday celebration together.

“They will not be getting back together,” a source confirmed to People.

Craig’s spokesperson chose not to provide a statement, while The Times is yet to receive a response from Rodriguez.

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Despite not winning the season last year (with Kordell Beckham and Serena Page taking the top spot), Craig and Rodriguez maintained their relationship beyond the show. In an interview with People magazine in October 2024, Craig shared that being away from the limelight allowed them to move at their own pace, stating, “We can take our time.

At that point, she mentioned that we had overlooked the presence of cameras all along, suggesting that our behavior hadn’t essentially altered.

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Earlier this month, Craig and Rodriguez’s relationship gained attention once more in the limelight of “Love Island”. This is due to the premiere of “Love Island: Beyond the Villa” on Peacock, which airs on July 13. The series focuses on the contestants from Season 6 as they navigate through their professional lives, deepening friendships, rising fame, and intricate relationships, as stated in a press release about the show.

As I eagerly awaited the grand unveiling of “Love Island: Beyond the Villa,” I couldn’t help but reflect on the tumultuous season 7 that had just concluded. This particular season left a mark, not only due to its gripping storylines, but also because of the unfortunate controversy that unfolded. Two beloved contestants, Yulissa Escobar and Cierra Ortega, had to exit the series weeks apart, following allegations of using racial slurs off-screen.

The competition concluded, awarding Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales the $100,000 top prize.

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2025-07-28 22:31