Nicolas Vansteenberghe
Nic Vansteenberghe | |
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| Born | Nicolas Marcel Vansteenberghe March 20, 2001 |
| Education | Florida Atlantic University |
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| Height | 6 ft 2.5 in (1.89 m) |
| Website | nicvans |
Nicolas "Nic" Marcel Vansteenberghe[1] (born March 20, 2001)[2] is an American DJ, model, influencer, and television personality. He appeared on the seventh season of Love Island USA in 2025, where he finished in second place.
Early life and education
[edit]Nic Vansteenberghe is originally from Miami, Florida.[3] He has a younger sister named Ella.[4] He attended Bartram Trail High School, where he was a swimmer.[5] He later attended Florida Atlantic University, where he earned a degree in nursing.[6] After graduation, he worked as a registered nurse, caterer, and model.[5][7][8]
Career
[edit]Prior to his reality TV debut, Vansteenberghe was represented by Next Miami Management and DT Model Management, working in print and runway campaigns, and modeling for brands such as Kulani Kinis, Guess and Prada.[6][7][9][10] In March 2023, he appeared on the cover of The Perfect Man magazine.[11]
In May 2025, Vansteenberghe was announced as a contestant on the seventh season of Love Island USA.[12] He finished as the runner-up alongside Olandria Carthen.[13][14] The couple, referred to by fans as "Nicolandria", attracted significant media attention following the season, with CNN describing their relationship on the show as "a beloved part of reality couple history".[15][4] Vansteenberghe later made a guest appearance on the second season of Love Island: Beyond the Villa.[16]
Following his Love Island USA appearance, Vansteenberghe modeled in multiple brand campaigns alongside Olandria, including Kulani Kinis, Agua de Kefir, and Sweetgreen.[17][18][19] He has also partnered with brands such as Celsius and Dove Men Care,[20][21] starred in a fictional holiday rom-com for Google alongside Nicole Byer and Ciara Miller,[22] and appeared in Kim Kardashian's TikTok holiday livestream event.[23] Ad Age named him one of the top five breakout creators of 2025[24] and Cosmopolitan included him in their Z-Stars Class of 2025.[25]
In September 2025, Vansteenberghe attended fashion shows by Off-White, Alexander Wang, and Sergio Hudson during New York Fashion Week.[26][27] He appeared on the red carpet at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards and also attended the 2026 Grammy Awards.[28][29]
In December 2025, Vansteenberghe appeared on Glamour's holiday cover with Olandria.[30] He was featured on the cover of Folie Magazine's Spring 2026 issue,[31] and was included in Vulture's inaugural class of "Reality TV Masterminds".[32]
Vansteenberghe began a career as a professional DJ under the stage name "Nic Vans" following his appearance on Love Island USA.[33][10] He has toured multiple venues across the United States, and released his debut single - a remix of "3am" by Laszewo - in February 2026. [33][34]
In March 2026, Vansteenberghe won the Off-Platform Buzz award at Snapchat's inaugural Snappy Awards.[35] Vansteenberghe also publishes food reviews online.[36]
In June 2026, Vansteenberghe was announced as a cast member on the second season of Destination X.[37]
Personal life
[edit]Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria ended their relationship as of July 2026, a year after meeting on Love Island USA.[38][39]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Love Island USA | Season 7; runner-up | [40] |
| 2026 | Love Island: Beyond the Villa | Season 2; guest | [41] |
| Destination X | Season 2 | [37] |
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Role | Result | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Snapchat's Snappy Awards | Off-Platform Buzz Award | Himself | Won | [42] |
| Breakout Creator | Nominated | [43] |
| Year | Publisher | Listicle | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cosmopolitan | Z-Stars Class of 2025 | [25] |
| Best New Couple | [44] | ||
| Ad Age | Top 5 Breakout Creators of 2025 | [45] | |
| 2026 | Vulture | The Masterminds of Reality TV | [32][46] |
References
[edit]- ↑ E! News (2025-07-17). Nic & Olandria Detail Life After Love Island, Nicolandria Nation & More | E! News. Retrieved 2026-06-09 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
- ↑ Carter Gregory (2025-12-12). Not Just Nic from Love Island: Inside Nic Vans' Next Chapter | The Set List. Retrieved 2026-06-04 – via YouTube.
- 1 2 "Nic Says His Romance With Olandria "Fell So Perfectly Into Place" [Exclusive]". Elite Daily. 2025-10-28. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 Keith, Braden (2025-06-24). "Former Florida HS State Championship Qualifier Nicolas Vansteenberghe Appears on Love Island". SwimSwam. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- 1 2 Charles, Sephora. "From FAU to the TV screen: Alumnus Nicolas Vansteenberghe runner-up on 'Love Island USA' Season 7". FAU University Press. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 Ferrer, Doris Alvarez Cea and Ashley. "Meet Nic Vansteenberghe: Jacksonville native making waves in Love Island USA". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "'Love Island USA's Nic Vansteenberghe says he was 'lost and confused' by Cierra Ortega's exit: 'I was never told the details'". EW.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ Thompson, Cher (2025-06-05). "Love Island USA Season 7's Nic Vansteenberghe: Age, Job, Instagram, & More". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- 1 2 "New bombshell alert: Love Island star Nic Vansteenberghe to make an appearance in the Rose City". kgw.com. 2026-01-22. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "THE PERFECT MAN — The Perfect Man Magazine". THE PERFECT MAN. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ "Meet the New Islanders of Love Island USA Season 7: See the Cast Photos". Peacock. 2025-05-29. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "'Love Island USA' Alum Nic Is Already 'Training' to Get on 'Dancing with the Stars' Next Season". People.com. Archived from the original on 2025-12-19. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ Martin, Anna; Goldberg, Reva; Lang, Emily; Land, Davis; Djossa, Christina; Pearl, Amy; Curtis, Sara; Poyant, Jen; Anderson, Larissa (2025-08-27). "Nic and Olandria on What the 'Love Island' Cameras Missed". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ France, Lisa Respers (2025-08-16). "'Nicolandria' aren't just a cultural phenomenon, they're a beloved part of reality couple history". CNN. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Nic Popped Up on 'Love Island: Beyond the Villa' Just to Gush About Olandria". Cosmopolitan. 2026-05-07. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Beloved 'Love Island USA' Couple Nicolandria Star in Summery Swimwear Campaign". Sports Illustrated Lifestyle. 2025-08-07. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ Gacute, Angilene (2025-08-22). "Love Island's Nic and Olandria Set the Internet Ablaze With Flirty Bikini Moments in Viral Nicolandria Campaign: Photos". OK Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "I Tried The 'Love Island' Sweetgreen Bowl & It's The Most Chaotic Collab Ever". Delish. 2025-10-08. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Love Island's Nic Vansteenberghe Reveals Surprising Update on Cast Friendships". E! Online. 2026-04-24. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "'Love Island' Star Nic Vansteenberghe Wants Men to Approach Their Self-Care Routines with 'Intention' (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Creator and influencer trends brand marketers need to know about right now". adage.com. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Tannenbaum, Emily (2025-12-05). "These Olandria-Free Photos of Nic and Kim Kardashian Were Not on 'Love Island' Fans' Bingo Cards". Glamour. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
- ↑ "Meet 5 breakout creators of 2025 who turned viral fame into big businesses". adage.com. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- 1 2 "Meet Cosmopolitan's 2025 Z-Stars". Cosmopolitan. 2025-10-20. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Getting Off-White Ready With Nic Vansteenberghe - PAPER Magazine". www.papermag.com. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ Sessoms, Janelle (September 18, 2025). "New York Fashion Week Was Basically a 'Love Island USA' Reunion". Fashionista. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "'Love Island' stars Olandria, Nic and Ace arrive at the VMAs". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ Cole, Ty. "Exclusive: What Nic Vansteenberghe tells Olandria to show her love in a world with "a lot of hate"". REVOLT. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ Colón, Ana (2025-12-18). "The Year of Nicolandria". Glamour. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ Blanco, Pablo Aragón (2026-03-26). "COVER STORY w/ NIC VANSTEENBERGHE: "Elijo proyectos que salen del corazón y que coinciden con mis valores"". Folie (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- 1 2 Frank, Jason P. (2026-05-06). "Nic Vansteenberghe Knew He Made It the Day He Left the Villa". Vulture. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- 1 2 Kornblee, Johnathon (2026-05-14). "'Love Island USA' Season 7 Heartthrob Just Revealed a Major Career Update After His First Hit Topped 3 Million Streams". Parade. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "'Love Island USA' star mingles with fans at Buckhead nightclub". ajc. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Introducing the Winners of the 2026 Snappy Awards Show". newsroom.snap.com. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ Komonibo, Ineye; Malcolm, Timothy (September 3, 2025). "'No free promo': Reality couple gatekeeps Houston barbecue staple". Chron. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 Ross, Dalton (June 10, 2026). "Destination X season 2 cast features Love Island USA, Survivor, Big Brother stars (exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Moore, Julia (July 22, 2026). "Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe Break Up 1 Year After Meeting on Love Island USA (Exclusive)". PEOPLE. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Love Island USA's Nic Vansteenberghe Addresses Olandria Carthen Breakup". E! Online. 2026-07-27. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ↑ Tinoco, Armando (2025-06-27). "'Love Island USA' Casa Amor Twist Explained: What Really Happened To Olandria Carthen & Nic Vansteenberghe After Dumping". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ Tinoco, Armando (2026-03-13). "'Love Island: Beyond The Villa' Season 2 Cast Photos, Trailer & Premiere Date Set At Peacock". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Introducing the Winners of the 2026 Snappy Awards Show". newsroom.snap.com. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Meet the Nominees for Snapchat's Inaugural Snappy Awards Show". newsroom.snap.com. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
- ↑ "Meet Cosmo's Couples of the Year for 2025". Cosmopolitan. 2025-12-04. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ↑ "Meet 5 breakout creators of 2025 who turned viral fame into big businesses". adage.com. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ↑ Alter, Rebecca; Bradley, Laura; Frank, Jason P.; Hadadi, Roxana; Hoepfner, Fran; Jennings, Rebecca; Moylan, Brian; Quah, Nicholas; Reid, Joe (2026-05-04). "The Masterminds of Reality TV". Vulture. Retrieved 2026-06-01.