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JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez Break Up: What We Know from Love Island USA

Love Island USA stars JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez made headlines with their surprising breakup. Their separation has become the talk of the villa.

JaNa and Kenny met during season 6 of the reality show, which aired in 2024. Despite their ups and downs, the couple secured third place in the competition.

The following year, they appeared on Beyond the Villa, which aired in July 2025. This spinoff revisited the remaining couples from season 6, including winners Serena Page and Kordell Beckham and runner-ups Leah Kateb and Miguel Harichi.

During the show, JaNa and Kenny revealed they were maintaining a long-distance relationship after filming wrapped. However, fans were surprised to learn they were living apart while filming Beyond the Villa.

After the spinoff, breakup rumors began to swirl when observant fans noticed that JaNa and her friends had unfollowed Kenny on social media. JaNa and Kenny later confirmed their split through separate statements on social media, with JaNa issuing a notable warning.

“My first statement was me being nice,” JaNa commented. “Do not piss me off.”

Continue reading for all the details on JaNa and Kenny’s breakup:

When Did JaNa and Kenny Split?

The couple called it quits in late July 2025. On July 27, fans observed that JaNa had unfollowed Kenny on Instagram, and Kenny had also removed JaNa’s name from his bio. The day before the unfollowing, Kenny posted a video of the two in formal attire on his Instagram Story.

JaNa confirmed their breakup on July 29.

What Has JaNa Said About the Split?

The Destination X star took to social media to announce the end of their relationship.

“Thank you for all your love & support. It means the world to me. As you know, Kenny and I [are] no longer together,” she expressed via her Instagram Story on July 29. “Please understand that I’ve seen all the breakup theories, but none truly reflect the pain, disgust, and disappointment I feel. Realizing that someone you cared for isn’t who you believed them to be and that the relationship hasn’t been genuine since the beginning is truly heartbreaking.”

What Has Kenny Said About the Split?

Shortly after JaNa’s post, Kenny issued his own statement.

“These past few days have been incredibly tough. I’ve been quietly processing a lot of emotions. Breakups are never easy, especially in the public eye,” he wrote on his Instagram Story. “Sometimes, despite deep feelings, you realize the relationship isn’t sustainable long-term. I am thankful for the times and memories we shared, and I leave this chapter with no hard feelings, wishing JaNa nothing but happiness.”

What Did JaNa Say After Kenny’s Post?

In response to Kenny’s statement, JaNa took to social media to criticize her ex.

“Stfu you manipulative liar,” she wrote via Instagram Stories. “It’s crazy to me that you won’t take accountability and show people who you really are!! My initial statement was nice. Do not piss me off.”

Have Any Other ‘Love Island USA’ Alums Weighed In?

After JaNa unfollowed Kenny, Leah and Serena followed suit. Kordell and Miguel also unfollowed Kenny. Leah publicly criticized him on social media.

“Kenny, zip it! Just tell the truth for once! You’ve been racist, clout-hungry, and a scammer from DAY 1!!!!” she wrote on Instagram. “Don’t try to twist the narrative. Don’t worry, our Nay is blessed & highly favored.”

Us Weekly reached out to Kenny for a comment regarding Leah’s accusations.

Not long after, Olivia Walker shared her opinions via her Instagram Stories.

“Your pitiful excuse for a story is laughable. I can’t even express how wonderful naynay is and how hard it is to watch her go through this,” she wrote. “@kennydrodriguez I hope this gives you the attention you’ve always wanted, you f***ing loser.”