The NBA has rolled out the red carpet for its 2026 All-Star Weekend, and part of Friday’s festivities is the celebrity game. Among the participants is “Love Island” star Nic Vansteenberghe, with fellow cast member and girlfriend Olandria Carthen showing up in full support.
The fan-favorite “Nicolandria” duo drew plenty of attention at the event, especially Carthen, who stood out in a Vansteenberghe No. 67 jersey dress.
‘Nicolandria’: ‘Love Island’ Stars Olandria Carthen, Nic Vansteenberghe Present at NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Carthen sported a blue jersey dress zipped to the chest and posed for photos alongside Vansteenberghe, who also wore blue, with both rocking No. 67.
She was also interviewed by Monica McNutt during GloRilla’s halftime performance and shared her thoughts on how her boyfriend was playing.
“Oh, he’s playing pretty good. He’s had a little crazy moment out there. He’s all over the place. I think he’s doing pretty good,” she said.
Carthen was also asked about the possibility of playing basketball herself, considering skills and shooting coach Lethal Shooter is serving as one of the coaches for Team Anderson, led by Anthony Anderson.
“Perhaps,” she said. “He’s a little tough, though. He might make me cry, not going to lie.”:
She also spoke about how sports like basketball play a major role in building communities and uniting people.
“Sports are so fun,” she said. “I’m very competitive, so that plays a huge part in it, you know? I don’t know. I just feel like sports is such a beautiful concept to bring people together, just so they can have a common interest.”
Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe, fondly nicknamed “Nicolandria” by fans, gained national attention as runners-up on Love Island USA Season 7 in 2025.
Carthen, 27, known as “Bama Barbie,” is from Decatur, Alabama. She is a model and influencer, signed with UTA and working with brands such as Kulani Kinis, NYX Cosmetics and Reebok. Since the show, she has earned the EBONY People’s Choice Award and delivered speeches at Harvard Business School.
Vansteenberghe has modeled for Guess, Prada and New Balance, and recently teamed up with Carthen for Kulani Kinis campaigns while pursuing music.
Vansteenberghe and Team Anderson fell 65-58 to Team Antetokounmpo, led by Milwaukee Bucks brothers Giannis and Thanasis.
