JaNa Craig’s Friend Hints at Shocking Reasons Behind Kenny Rodriguez Breakup
Los Angeles, CA – July 30, 2025 – The Love Island USA fandom is reeling after the dramatic breakup of fan-favorite couple JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, with new details emerging from JaNa’s inner circle that suggest a deeper, more troubling reason for their split. The couple, who met during Season 6 of the hit reality show and placed third, announced their breakup on July 27, 2025, after a year of dating. While initial speculation pointed to long-distance challenges, JaNa’s friend and fellow Season 6 star Leah Kateb has hinted at far more serious allegations, fueling a firestorm of controversy.
JaNa Craig, 28, broke her silence on Instagram Stories on July 29, confirming the end of her relationship with Rodriguez, 25. In her emotional statement, she addressed rampant fan theories, stating, “Please know that I have seen all the breakup theories and none have matched up to how terrible, disgusting and disappointing it truly is. Discovering that someone you loved isn’t who you thought they were and that the relationship you thought you were building hasn’t been genuine since day one has been truly devastating.” While she refrained from specifics, her words suggested a profound betrayal, leaving fans clamoring for answers.
Hours later, Rodriguez responded with a more reserved statement, writing, “Breakups are never easy, especially in the public eye. Sometimes, despite how deeply you care for someone, you come to the hard truth that the relationship was not something that could last long-term. I’ll always be grateful for the time we shared and the memories we created.” His diplomatic tone, however, did not sit well with JaNa or her close friends, who quickly escalated the narrative.
Leah Kateb, part of the trio known as the “Powerpuff Girls” (PPG) alongside JaNa and Serena Page, took to Instagram Stories to support her friend, leveling explosive accusations against Rodriguez. Reposting JaNa’s second, more heated statement—where she called Rodriguez a “manipulative liar”—Kateb added, “Put a sock in it, ChatGPT headass. Tell the truth for once! Racist, clout/money hungry and a scammer since DAY 1!!!!” Her post suggested that Rodriguez’s behavior extended beyond personal betrayal, hinting at deeper character flaws that may have contributed to the breakup.
Another close friend, Olivia Walker, echoed Kateb’s sentiments, calling Rodriguez’s statement a “pathetic excuse” and accusing him of chasing fame. “I can’t even put into words how good of a person NayNay is and how hard it is to watch her go through something like this,” Walker wrote, adding, “I hope this gives you the clout you always wanted, you f–king loser.” Both Kateb and Walker’s posts amplified speculation, with some fans pointing to a now-deleted X post that claimed Rodriguez’s actions involved racism, clout-chasing, and deceit.
The breakup, confirmed by multiple sources, occurred the morning after the couple attended YouTuber David Dobrik’s birthday party on July 26, 2025. Social media activity prior to the split showed no obvious signs of trouble, with Rodriguez posting videos of the pair enjoying the event. However, fans noticed that JaNa unfollowed Rodriguez on Instagram, deleted photos of him, and removed his name from her bio, prompting widespread speculation. Her close friends, including Serena Page, Kordell Beckham, Miguel Harichi, Kaylor Martin, and others from the Season 6 cast, also unfollowed Rodriguez, signaling their allegiance to JaNa.
While some fans initially theorized that infidelity was the cause—citing unverified claims on X about Rodriguez cheating—no concrete evidence has confirmed these rumors. Sources close to the couple have denied reports of a public altercation at Dobrik’s party, clarifying that JaNa made the decision to end the relationship the following morning. “There was no big, public blowout,” a source told PEOPLE, adding, “They will not be getting back together.”
The couple’s challenges were not entirely unexpected. Their relationship, documented on the Love Island: Beyond the Villa spinoff, highlighted tensions over their long-distance arrangement—JaNa based in Las Vegas and Rodriguez in Dallas—and differing views on cohabitation. Rodriguez’s decision to live in a separate apartment in Los Angeles during filming, despite JaNa’s desire to live together, was a point of contention. “It’s a big jump moving in together with someone, and I didn’t want it to be televised,” Rodriguez explained in a July 2024 interview with Variety.
As the drama unfolds, fans continue to dissect the couple’s social media activity and the statements from JaNa’s friends. The accusations of racism, scamming, and clout-chasing remain unverified, but they have sparked heated discussions online. Neither JaNa nor Rodriguez has provided further details, leaving much to speculation. Meanwhile, new episodes of Love Island: Beyond the Villa, airing weekly on Peacock, continue to feature the former couple, adding an awkward layer to their public fallout.
For now, JaNa is leaning on her support system, with her PPG crew firmly by her side. “Dw, our Nay is blessed & highly favored,” Kateb wrote, signaling hope for JaNa’s future. As the Love Island USA community processes the split, the true reasons behind Rodriguez’s alleged betrayal remain a mystery, but the support for JaNa is louder than ever.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.