Beloved Love Island USA couple JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez have officially ended their relationship, and new details about their split are emerging.
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In a tense scene from Love Island: Beyond the Villa aired August 7, Kenny told JaNa during their nine-month anniversary date: “I want separation from you.” He said he preferred living apart and having personal space, a stance that surprised JaNa and left her feeling embarrassed and hurt.
The couple’s breakup was confirmed through a source, stating they split in late July and will not be getting back together . Despite attending an event together just before the split, there was no dramatic public fight as fans speculated.
The fallout played out publicly. JaNa took to Instagram to express her devastation, calling the truth behind their breakup “terrible, disgusting and disappointing.” She suggested the relationship wasn’t genuine and has deeply affected her emotionally . In contrast, Kenny posted that sometimes relationships—even cherished ones—aren’t meant to last. He shared memories with gratitude and insisted he held no ill will toward JaNa . But JaNa fired back, calling him a “manipulative liar” and accusing him of refusing to take accountability.
Their breakup has stirred wider discussions. Friends and cast members have publicly accused Kenny of problematic behavior—some calling him “racist,” “clout-chasing,” and manipulative . JaNa’s experience has also triggered conversation about the often unfair treatment of Black women on reality TV, with critics highlighting how her pain and voice are part of a larger pattern of misrepresentation and marginalization.
Through it all, JaNa is choosing to step forward. She’s asked for privacy and signaled a determination to close this chapter of her life and move on.
For now, both remain featured on Beyond the Villa—a series that continues to explore the fallout from their breakup—but it’s clear their romantic journey has ended. What remains is the aftermath of a once-promising couple grappling with reality outside the villa—and JaNa’s growing resilience in reclaiming her narrative.