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Love Island USA stars JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez are still together a year after appearing on Season 6. In an NBC Insider article published on June 10, 2025, JaNa and Kenny shared that their relationship is going strong despite living in different cities — JaNa in Las Vegas and Kenny in Dallas.
The couple met on Day 13 of the season, when Kenny entered the villa as a bombshell just as JaNa was losing hope in the process. JaNa had earlier faced multiple unsuccessful pairings and a close firepit elimination before Kenny walked in. She had even joked about manifesting him the night before his arrival.
Their chemistry developed quickly, but things hit a rough patch during Casa Amor when Kenny returned with Catherine. Despite the setback, they reconciled and made it to third place. At the reunion, they revealed Kenny had asked JaNa to be his girlfriend — and she said yes.
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Since then, they’ve been managing a long-distance relationship, appearing in multiple brand campaigns and set to return on Peacock’s Love Island: Beyond the Villa, premiering July 13, 2025. Fans will get to see more of their journey as a couple on the upcoming spinoff.
"My person just walked in" — JaNa recalls manifesting Kenny before his Love Island USA arrival
JaNa’s journey in the villa started with a series of failed connections with Coye Simmons, Connor Newsum and Hakeem White. Her fate on the show changed when the girls voted to keep her over Andrea Carmona in a dramatic firepit decision.
That same night in Love Island USA villa, JaNa had a conversation with Serena Page, saying she wanted someone tall, Latino and from New York. Speaking with Interview magazine in August 2024, she said:
“The next day, Kenny walked in. I was just in shock. I was like, ‘No way my person just walked in and I just talked about him last night."
Kenny, who grew up in the Bronx and is Dominican, said he took his time adjusting. “I didn’t really want to put my pressure on anyone,” he said, explaining he wanted to “just be Kenny.” After only three days together, Casa Amor tested their bond. Kenny chose to return with Catherine, leading to heartbreak and tears. But they worked through it.
By the reunion, they confirmed their relationship had continued outside the villa, with Kenny officially asking JaNa to be his girlfriend.
Love Island USA couple JaNa and Kenny navigate long-distance, brand deals, and future plans
Following season 6 of Love Island USA, JaNa and Kenny embraced their long-distance setup. In an interview with People magazine in October 2024,
“(We) do a lot of work together but we also have just [the right] amount of time so we can miss each other,” she explained.
JaNa added that not living in the same city keeps things fresh and low-pressure. Despite the distance, they’ve made frequent appearances together — from attending Coachella and the Gladiator II premiere in Tokyo to starring in campaigns for brands like Agua de Kefir, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Raising Cane’s, Dove, Cetaphil and Uniqlo.
On social media, the Love Island USA couple often shares glimpses of their relationship — including a Christmas shoot and a Halloween post where they dressed as Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen. They’re also part of Love Island: Beyond the Villa, offering fans a closer look at their post-show life.
Looking ahead, Kenny told Us Weekly in June 2025 that he's planning an anniversary trip. “They’re in the works,” he said. While he didn’t confirm the location, JaNa hinted she asked him if they could go to Italy.
Love Island USA episodes are currently available to stream on Peacock.
