Love Island: Beyond the Villa is back with Season 2, and fans have been over the moon to see their favourite ‘Islanders’ back on the TV screens. However, some faces from Season 7 have remained notably absent from the show. As Love Island: Beyond the Villa returns to Peacock, the spotlight has been on the cast of Season 7, who returned home in July 2025. Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen, the runners-up whose chemistry sparked an internet debate and earned them the nickname “Nicolandria”, as well as Huda Mustafa, were absent from the group and here’s why.
Why are Nic, Olandria and Huda absent from Love Island: Beyond the Villa?
Fans were quick to notice Nic, Olandria and Huda being absent from Love Island: Beyond the Villa. However, neither has officially confirmed as to why they aren’t participating in the show. Nonetheless, it’s safe to say that the trio has been busy with other ventures in recent months, which could have contributed to their absence. According to a Glamour report, Nic has been building a career in the music industry under his DJ name, Nic Vans. The ‘Islander’ has also been dabbling in acting. During an appearance on the Roommates Show in December 2025, he stated that he wouldn’t go on Love Island USA again, but it was more because he was trying to get cast on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars next.
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