Love Island’s Amaya Espinal and More Stars Who Found Their Valentine

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These days, Love Island USA alumAmaya Espinal is standing 10 toes down for a new love interest. 

Five months after breaking up with her season seven winner, Bryan Arenales, she hinted at a new relationship. She shared a glimpse of a Valentine’s Day spa date with a mystery man on February 6th, suggesting a budding romance.

I was so surprised when my baby gave me the most incredible roses! She said it was an early Valentine’s Day gift, and honestly, they’re absolutely stunning – and she even had them wrapped in Dior paper! It was such a sweet and thoughtful gesture.

Okay, so everyone’s talking about her, but honestly, she’s just one of the reality TV stars who’s about to get a ton of attention – and maybe a rose! – on Valentine’s Day. I’m tracking them all, you know? It’s going to be epic!

Former Bachelorette contestant Jason Tartick shared in December that he had been secretly dating Kathryn Hurley, the founder of Wags & Walks Nashville, for some time.

Kate Gosselin, known from the show TLC, recently revealed she’s dating her former bodyguard, Steve Neild. She shared the news after telling her TikTok followers she was very happy in a relationship that’s lasted about a year and a half, explaining that she’s known Steve for a long time.

Although Taylor Williams and Clarke Carraway only became a couple last summer on Love Island USA, they are deeply in love.

Rodeo star Williams told TopMob News at the Madden Bowl on February 6th that he’s planning an amazing Valentine’s Day. He said he’s gotten his girlfriend everything she wished for, and even some extra gifts he knew she’d love.

Though, in the immortal words of Miley Cyrus, you can buy yourself flowers. 

That’s why reality stars, like Ciara Miller from Summer House, are planning to treat their close friends.

I’m so glad the conversation shifted to focus on the women,” she told Us Weekly. “Relationships with men are often fleeting, but I believe the connection between women is lasting and unbreakable.”

Reality TV has led to some quick romances, and for others, it’s been the start of lasting love. We’re taking a look at some of our favorite couples who found each other on these shows. Are you ready for an update on their relationships?

Status: Married

Former Bachelorette star Gabby Windey and her wife, Robby Hoffman, secretly got married in Las Vegas in January 2025, and kept the news to themselves for a couple of months, finally sharing it in mid-March. Windey, who also won The Traitors, described the impromptu ceremony, which happened after they had to evacuate their home due to the L.A. fires, as “the best” in an interview with Cosmopolitan.

Hoffman remembered Gabby suddenly asking, “Should we get married?” while they were in their unusually fancy hotel room—it felt like a wedding suite! Windey quickly found a lace dress, and they played Chappell Roan’s “HOT TO GO!” as she playfully walked down the ‘aisle’.

There were roses everywhere, which Rachel Windey jokingly compared to the show The Bachelor. But what she really loved was spending one-on-one time with Jean Smart from Hacks.

The reality star said she was thrilled to spend time with Robby, and having a private moment with her to celebrate the special occasion made her incredibly happy – it was a truly joyful experience.

Status: Split

In a surprising turn of events, Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell announced their breakup on January 16, 2025, just hours after sharing photos from a trip to London with his Instagram followers.

Kirkconnell explained that James was concerned they weren’t considering marriage for the right reasons. She shared on the January 2025 episode of Call Her Daddy that James had reservations about certain aspects of her personality and whether those traits would make her a good wife.

She explained they simply weren’t a good match. He’d come to the realization that she expected a proposal by that point in their relationship, and he wasn’t feeling the same way. He admitted he didn’t feel ready for that step, or even see a future where he would be, and couldn’t picture them getting married.

Status: Married

Katie Thurston, who starred on The Bachelorette, was engaged to Jeff Arcuri when she received a breast cancer diagnosis in 2025. Their wedding in New York that March became even more meaningful as they faced this challenge together, truly embodying their commitment to supporting each other in sickness and in health.

She told Us Weekly that he surprised her one night by declaring his lasting love and commitment. He said he wanted to prove he wasn’t going anywhere, and then announced he wanted to marry her the very next day. They were planning a bigger wedding later, but decided to have a small ceremony in their backyard first.

She explained that Thurston felt supported by his partner’s commitment, saying he was truly living up to the vow of ‘in sickness and in health,’ and demonstrating his lasting dedication.

Last July, Thurston gave a more hopeful update, sharing that her tumors had gotten smaller, with her husband supporting her. In an October interview with TopMob News, she said she was doing well, considering everything she was going through.

Status: Split

Spiritual astrologer Ally Lewber initially believed she and fellow reality star James Kennedy were destined to be together. However, their relationship ended soon after Kennedy’s arrest for domestic violence in December 2024.

As a longtime follower, it was heartbreaking to hear Lewber talk about what happened with Kennedy. She recently shared on her StarStruck podcast that even though prosecutors didn’t pursue charges, the whole situation was incredibly difficult and public. Looking back, she’s realized it was a really unhealthy relationship, and it was brave of her to admit that.

Now that she’s moved on, she shared her excitement about focusing on astrology and pursuing her passions, leaving behind her previous work with DJs and reality television. She also clarified that she and James Kennedy are no longer a couple, but she will always be there to support him in his journey to recovery and well-being.

Status: Split

Brooks Nader, known for her role on Love Thy Nader, and her Dancing With the Stars partner, Gleb Savchenko, became a couple off-screen during the show. However, in April 2025, Nader revealed that they had broken up.

Savchenko revealed she was surprised to learn, through a recent article, that Brooks had ended their relationship. In a statement on April 7th to Us Weekly, she said Brooks’ last contact was a text message on April 6th requesting a conversation. Savchenko tried calling her on April 7th, but hasn’t received a response.

Status: Married

Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar, who found love on The Bachelor, chose Chapel Dulcinea in Austin as the setting for their wedding. However, Kaity realized while planning that a big, elaborate ceremony wasn’t necessary. As she shared on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast shortly after their May 23rd wedding, she stepped back and realized the most important thing was staying true to their love, and she’d gotten too focused on minor details.

After a small, private wedding with only seven family members present, the couple celebrated with a larger gathering that felt more like a group outing.

The couple celebrated their wedding with around 100 guests on November 15th, including several stars from The Bachelor franchise like Joey Graziadei, Kelsey Anderson, Charity Lawson, Dotun Olubeko, Susie Evans, and Kathy Swarts. They’ve also shared their plans for the future, telling People magazine they’re eager to start a family and are hoping to begin trying for children in the fall of 2026.

Status: Dating

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following JoJo Siwa’s journey, and it’s been lovely to see her personal life blossom! While her time on Celebrity Big Brother UK didn’t result in a win, she found something even better: a wonderful connection with Chris Hughes. I spoke with JoJo in May 2025, and she couldn’t stop gushing about him! She playfully admitted that he’s her absolute favorite person to talk about – clearly, they’ve built something really special!

And, yet, she kept reiterating, they were just friends. Until they weren’t. 

JoJo Siwa told The Guardian in June that her relationship with her partner had become romantic. She described it as a wonderful and natural progression, saying she’s deeply in love and feels the same way in return.

Status: Split

Although Jenn Tran went on Dancing With the Stars looking for love, not friends, she developed a close relationship with her partner, Sasha Farber. However, after dating for almost a year – and living with him – she ended the relationship in June 2025.

I was so rooting for Jenn when she was on the show! It was a bit sad to see her pause her studies in Miami to focus on finding love, especially since, even though she got engaged to Devin, things didn’t work out before the final rose ceremony. But honestly, I’m so proud of her now! I heard she’s completely back to her studies and determined to achieve her goals, and she’s making it clear she doesn’t need a relationship just for the publicity. It’s really empowering to see her prioritizing herself!

Status: Split

Just under three months after being questioned by runner-up Litia Garr on After the Final Rose about leading her on, Bachelor Grant Ellis announced his engagement to Juliana Pasquarosa had ended. In a June Instagram post, he explained that they had both tried hard to make the relationship work, but after careful consideration, they realized they weren’t a good long-term match.

Okay, so when Brittany finally spilled everything on Bachelor Happy Hour last December, it was like a weight lifted! She said it was time to be totally honest, and honestly, I was living for it. She talked about how, right after ATFR aired, she was SO upset and said she probably lashed out and said some things she regretted during their fight. But the worst part? She said she woke up the next morning and the FIRST thing Matt said was that he’d already been thinking about how they could announce their breakup! Like, he’d planned it all out before she even had a chance to process anything herself. It just… it broke my heart for her, honestly. He was already strategizing while she was still reeling!

Status: Separated

Denise Richards was surprised when she and her husband of six years, Aaron Phypers, split in July 2025. In an Instagram video posted on August 21st, Richards shared how difficult the divorce has been, explaining it’s her second and that she never imagined she’d go through this again. She added that it’s a reminder that you should never say never.

Honestly, it breaks my heart she’s still dealing with all of this. She got a restraining order against Phypers – can you believe it? – and he’s saying he didn’t do anything wrong, but she’s just… not talking about it. She says there are things surrounding the divorce that are too hard to share right now, and she hinted she will eventually explain everything, but only when she’s ready. I’m just dying to know what happened, but I completely understand she needs to protect herself and share when she feels safe. It’s just… so frustrating being a fan and not knowing the full story!

Status: Engaged

It’s no surprise that Becca Tilley, known from The Bachelor, was overjoyed when her girlfriend, Hayley Kiyoko, proposed in July 2025. Kiyoko shared on Instagram that her “dream girl” had accepted her proposal and they’ll be together forever.

Five months after Kiyoko proposed in Mallorca, her partner of seven years returned the gesture during a trip to Kyoto, Japan, asking her to marry him.

The couple might choose to get married in a distant and exotic location. In a 2024 interview with TopMob News, Tilley, host of the Scrubbing In podcast, shared that she envisions a smaller wedding with close friends and family, potentially held at a destination location.

Status: Married

Lo Bosworth’s relationship with her now-husband, Domenic “Dom” Natale, officially began on July 20, 2025. Initially, the New York City-based couple planned a big wedding after announcing their engagement in January 2025. However, as they started planning with family, Lo Bosworth told People magazine they decided on a smaller, more personal ceremony at home, hoping it would be perfect if she became pregnant.

Love Wellness founder and her husband got married at her parents’ house in Laguna Beach, California, when she was four months pregnant. She described the wedding as a relaxed and casual event. “Because the reception was in our backyard and we encouraged guests to swim, we knew we had to be easygoing,” she explained. They wanted a colorful, welcoming luncheon instead of a formal, stuffy celebration.

The couple welcomed their daughter, Nelle, almost a year after getting engaged. In a January 15, 2026 Instagram post, the new mom shared, “Our girl Nelle is here!” She explained that Nelle arrived two weeks early but felt perfectly timed, and shared they named her after her grandmother and already adore her.

Status: Split

Following the breakup of Love Island USA season six stars JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez in July 2025, several new contestants joined the show. Craig announced the split on Instagram, saying the reasons behind it were even worse than fans were speculating. Rodriguez also posted on Instagram, explaining that despite their feelings for each other, they realized the relationship wasn’t sustainable in the long run.

Although Craig didn’t share specifics, her close friend Charmane Smith couldn’t help but offer advice. In a now-deleted post, she urged people to check their partner’s phone, suggesting they search for phrases like ‘I don’t like Black women,’ ‘I thought I’d get more money from this,’ ‘I’m faking this relationship,’ ‘Going on the show is just for attention,’ and ‘I can’t wait to end this so I can sleep with a lot of other people.’

Status: Split

Just a month after leaving the show, Love Island USA winners Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales have broken up. Amaya shared the news on Instagram, explaining they realized they were heading in different directions and didn’t share the same goals for the future. She described a good relationship as a partnership, adding that even a little bit of disappointment can be enough to know something isn’t right.

Now she’s getting her fill with a new romance she revealed in February.

While that was happening, fellow Love Island season seven contestant Chelley Bissainthe continued her romance with Ace Greene after the show ended. However, their relationship didn’t last very long, ending before the year was out.

Ace and I have broken up,” Bissainthe shared on SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio on December 12th. “It was a really difficult decision for both of us. Sometimes, the best thing to do when you love someone is to let them go, and that’s what we realized was right for us.

Status: Dating

Despite finishing as runners-up on last summer’s season of Love Island USA, Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen feel successful – they’re the only couple still together from season seven. Carthen jokes that if she’d known who she was kissing during the blindfold challenge, they might have paired up earlier, and Vansteenberghe eventually found his perfect match.

I felt that initial attraction as well, which is why I kissed him right away,” she told TopMob News in July. “Looking back, though, despite both of us having a really tough time, our experiences were actually very alike.

Status: Dating

Louis Tomlinson, from the band One Direction, and Zara McDermott, known from the show Love Island, have officially confirmed they are dating. They posted about their relationship on Instagram on August 4th, after rumors began circulating six months ago.

She shared a kissing selfie with just a heart emoji, and her partner replied with a sweet, “I love you.”

Status: Engaged

Bozoma Saint John from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills gained another family member last summer when Keely Watson proposed to her in front of friends and family at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood on August 29th.

Over ten years after the loss of her first husband, Peter Saint John, the marketing executive shared with People magazine that her upcoming marriage is a testament to overcoming grief and finding happiness again. She believes Keely is a sign that everything happens at the right time, according to God’s plan, and she’s embracing this second chance at love and life.

Status: Married

Two years after proposing, Stephen Colletti, known from the show Laguna Beach, and Alex Weaver, a NASCAR reporter, have gotten married! They shared photos of their simple courthouse ceremony on Instagram on October 3rd, showing off Alex’s Nadine Merabi dress and their Marrow Fine Jewelry rings. The couple simply captioned the post, “Mr. & Mrs.”

The couple then announced they were going to Paris for a short honeymoon, with Weaver sharing a peek at their “little French honeymoon” on Instagram.

The couple recently announced they’re expecting a baby. They shared the news on January 20th with a simple message: “Mom & Dad.”

Status: Separated

Mercedes “MJ” Javid says she and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Tommy Feight, are still on good terms despite their recent divorce filing. Speaking at BravoCon 2025, Javid shared that she still loves Tommy, and they will always be family, especially for their 6-year-old son, Shams. She anticipates a positive future for all of them.

Viewers can see her story unfold on her new Bravo show, The Valley: Persian Style. She emphasized that the cameras captured everything, including the difficulties in her marriage. “We held each other accountable throughout the filming process,” she explained.

Status: Married

Amy Slaton, star of the show 1,000-lb Sisters, had a spooky and fun wedding! She and her fiancé, Brian Lovvorn, got married on Halloween at the Talbott Tavern in Bardstown, Kentucky. The historic restaurant and inn is known for its stories about ghosts.

Slaton found the ideal location for her wedding. She told People magazine, ‘My wedding feels like a dream come true, and I’m finally getting the happy ending I’ve always wanted!’

Status: Engaged

Dolores Catania’s fiancé, Paulie Connell, came up with a unique proposal idea. The couple first met at an Apple store in New Jersey, and Paulie decided to propose there on November 10th.

The CEO of Eco Electrical Services told People magazine he considered elaborate proposals, like asking his partner to marry him on a yacht in Greece or hosting a grand party with fireworks for 400 guests. However, he explained, he and his partner are a down-to-earth couple and he wanted something more simple and genuine.

Though the 11-carat diamond isn’t exactly understated. 

Honestly, I’m over the moon! Getting married after nearly five wonderful years with my partner feels incredible. It’s that deep-down, gut-level happiness – that’s what I’m feeling right now. I’m so incredibly blessed, it almost feels too good to be true! Sometimes I even feel a little guilty, like I don’t deserve such amazing love. It’s just… overwhelming in the best way possible.

Status: Separated

Shortly after publicly announcing her separation from husband Todd Tucker, Kandi Burruss let fans know that what she posts on Instagram isn’t always a true reflection of her life. During an Amazon Live stream on November 24th, the Grammy winner explained she’s been struggling privately. “Just because you see me online doesn’t mean everything is okay,” she said. “I’ve been going through a lot, and life has been challenging.”

She explained that her 11-year marriage had ended because problems had been building up over time.

Status: Married

Oh my gosh, you guys, it finally happened! November 23rd was the day – Jon Gosselin and Stephanie Lebo are officially married! I’ve been following Jon forever, and it’s so amazing to see him so happy with Stephanie. They had a beautiful ceremony in Pennsylvania, and honestly, I couldn’t be happier for them both! She’s a research and development specialist, which is so cool, and they just seem perfect together. I’m seriously obsessed with this couple!

With around 180 guests watching, including his daughter Juliana and his two children, Collin and Hannah, Jon Gosselin reportedly told his new wife that he’d never known such effortless happiness before meeting her. He shared with her, as reported by Entertainment Tonight, that he now feels incredibly lucky to spend his life with his best friend and the person he loves.

Status: Separated

Unfortunately, Love Is Blind season three couple Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux have announced they are getting divorced. The pair, who famously got married on the show four years ago, have decided to go their separate ways.

On December 3rd, Alfia announced on Instagram that she and her husband have decided to divorce. They share an 18-month-old daughter named Vienna. Alfia explained that this was a very difficult decision, made after careful consideration and many conversations, and that they both deeply value their time together.

Status: Separated

Oh my god, I’m still reeling! Even FIVE diamonds – can you believe it? – couldn’t save Todd Bradley and Bronwyn Newport! He promised her the world with those rings, apparently, but it just wasn’t enough. All season long on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, everyone was talking about his alleged cheating, and now… they’re getting divorced after nine years! I’m absolutely devastated for Bronwyn, but honestly, I saw this coming. It was just… messy.

Bronwyn Newport and Todd Bradley have decided to separate, according to a statement released on December 12th. A representative said the decision was made jointly and with mutual respect.

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