JaNa and Kenny.
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Sun shades on — it’s getting shady in right here. JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, who received third place on Love Island USA season six final summer season, broke up after a protracted night time at David Dobrik’s birthday celebration on July 26 ended with JaNa unfollowing Kenny on Instagram. Whereas the web’s Scandoval flashbacks have prompted theories about Kenny starting from sympathetic to downright despicable, JaNa says none have “matched as much as how horrible, disgusting and disappointing it really is.” Her Love Island: Past the Villa castmates and Powerpuff Gang sisters Serena Web page and Leah Kateb adopted her assertion up on July 29, claiming Kenny is “racist,” “narcissistic,” and “clout-chasing.” Under, what’s occurring past Past the Villa now that JaNa and Kenny have each confirmed the breakup.
“As , Kenny and I are not collectively,” an announcement JaNa posted on Instagram Tales and TikTok on July 29 reads. “Please know that I’ve seen all of the breakup theories and none have matched as much as how horrible, disgusting and disappointing it really is. Discovering that somebody you liked isn’t who you thought they had been and that the connection you thought you had been constructing hasn’t been real since day one has really been devastating.”
Kenny started his personal Instagram Story assertion by saying that “the previous few days have been extraordinarily tough” and that he was making an attempt to “course of all the pieces privately.” “Breakups are by no means straightforward, particularly within the public eye,” he continued. “Generally, regardless of how deeply you take care of somebody, you come to the exhausting reality that the connection was not one thing that would final long-term. I’ll at all times be pleased about the time we shared and the reminiscences we created. I launch this chapter with no ailing will, solely a hope that JaNa’s path ahead brings her nothing however happiness.”
However if you happen to assume that was a bit lackluster, so did JaNa. “stfu you manipulative liar. You not taking accountability and telling individuals the tupe of individual you actually are is insane to me,” she responded on her Story. “My first assertion was me being good. Don’t piss me off.”
On August 1, JaNa thanked her followers for his or her assist however expressed a need to maneuver previous the connection. She wrote on IG tales by way of a number of posts: “I’ve seen all of the love you guys have drowned me in on social media — it has been an overflow of simply assist and prayers, and meaning extra to me than you guys will ever know. However I wish to shut this chapter of my life. I don’t need it to take any extra of my vitality, I don’t need it to take any extra of y’all’s vitality. I really like you guys, however I want to maneuver on.”
Serena and Leah gave us extra perception on July 29, each calling Kenny “racist.” “Put a sock in it ChatGPT headass,” Leah responded to his assertion on her Story. “Inform the reality for as soon as! Racist, clout/cash hungry and a scammer since DAY 1!!!! Tryna make it seem to be it’s one thing it’s not.”
“narcissitic and racist,” Serena commented on one in every of Kenny’s pictures. (Leah additionally added “Delete my man off your web page you clout demon” on one in every of his Instagram pictures that includes Miguel Harichi.)
That very same day, Past the Villa co-star Liv Walker reposted Kenny’s “pathetic excuse for a narrative” and referred to as it “laughable.” “I hope this provides you the clout you at all times wished you fucking loser.”
JaNa’s off-screen greatest buddy, Charmane, made extra particular claims about Kenny’s habits earlier than going non-public on July 29: “My recommendation for ladies in relationships: in case you have entry – go through your mans telephone TODAY,” she wrote. “Search key phrases like ‘I don’t like black ladies, I believed I might get more cash from this, I’m faking this relationship, happening the present could be for clout, I can’t wait to be completed w this so I can fuck hella b*tches…….’”
Kenny, who continues to be primarily based in Texas, was posting up a storm in L.A. on July 26, beginning with Snapchat tales of the couple on the health club. (We’ll should unpack the obsession Love Island USA contestants have with Snapchat one other day.) He additionally shared a TikTok from a Brazilian restaurant the place JaNa seems completely happy, stuffed with vitality, and in love along with her meal. She’s fed — what might go flawed?
Besides nothing good occurs within the presence of David Dobrik anymore. The disgraced YouTuber, who nonetheless maintains sufficient enterprise relationships to afford his buddies an influencer way of life, held a black-tie casino-themed birthday celebration sponsored by a minimum of three totally different firms excluding his personal (BevMo! for his customized drink menu, YoungLA streetwear on pictures, and a gopuff! roulette wheel). The invite checklist included paid performer YG, unrecognizable fashions and micro-influencers, and web celebrities from bygone days like Jason Nash and his spouse, in addition to present reality-TV menaces like Harry Jowsey, who confirmed up within the actual reverse of formalwear. Then, there’s JaNa and Kenny, who seem like the king and queen of influencer promenade. In one clip, he’s looking at his telephone as she hangs off his neck gradual dancing.
Per footage Actuality Ops pulled to create a timeline of occasions, Kenny posted on Snapchat and Instagram all night time, ranging from 7 p.m. in a golf cart heading to the get together all the way in which as much as 2 a.m., when he was apparently again at JaNa’s place consuming the saddest drunk meal ever. In a single second, Kenny is dancing with a python round his neck (basic Dobrik), and when JaNa touches it, she mentions Rob “Snake Athlete” Rausch, who occurs to be in L.A.
Now, pay attention: A viral tweet claiming the couple bought right into a screaming match on the get together over a aspect chick was simply debunked. A supply denied the declare to Individuals and confirmed that JaNa ended the connection on July 27. “They won’t be getting again collectively,” the supply added.
Past the Villa co-stars Serena, Liv, Miguel, Leah, Kaylor Martin, and Kordell Beckham unfollowed shortly after JaNa on July 27. (Miguel and Leah had been on a little bit of a delay from trip in Turks and Caicos celebrating their anniversary. JaNa and Kenny’s anniversary was approaching on August 9 — in June, he even informed Us Weekly, “There’s a visit deliberate.” So, which model goes to take her to Italy as a substitute?)
Love Island host Ariana Madix reminded audiences that dropping lifeless weight in a breakup can really be a superb factor. “She’s nice,” Madix informed E! Information. “She’s at all times been an angel and a queen and a drive. I’m truthfully completely happy for her. I’m completely happy for her as a result of it’s greater and higher.”
Fellow Love Islanders and consummate JaNa worshippers Rob and Kendall Washington came upon in regards to the rumors whereas IRL streaming with an much more problematic influencer, Josh Richards. “I’m not a messy man,” Richards says to the boys whereas apparently in line at Zaxby’s. “I’d by no means attempt to get a clip.” Kendall, who famously is a messy man, goes silent and strikes out of the body. Rob stays silent. It’s awkward. As of July 29, each Rob and Kendall have unfollowed Kenny.
Kenny eliminated his ex from his bio, and, later, deleted a whole Story spotlight titled “Nay❤️.” As of July 28, he nonetheless follows each member of PPG+ together with JaNa.
There could also be fan fiction about how Rob and JaNa find yourself Nicolandria-ing, however let’s give Peacock an opportunity to get the cameras up first.