Olandria Carthen’s latest Sports Illustrated feature is causing quite a stir across social media.
The Love Island USA star, who recently parted ways with fellow castmate Nic Vansteenberghe, stunned in a barely-there monokini with a plunging neckline and backless design.
As expected, the photos attracted plenty of attention, but not all of it was positive. While many fans praised her striking look, one critic went as far as calling the reality star “built weird.”
The now-viral photos featured Carthen posing against a white backdrop.
In one shot, she placed a hand on her head while standing with her legs slightly apart, locking eyes with the camera as she put her curves front and center.
Another image captured her turning sideways to showcase her curvy figure, arching her back while looking over her shoulder.
The final standout pose showed Carthen from the side with both arms raised above her head. With her eyes closed and back arched, she appeared to soak in the moment while striking an effortlessly sultry pose.
Her Barely-There Swimsuit Steals The Show
Olandria Carthen’s swimsuit was a color-blocked one-piece featuring three bold sections.
The top was chocolate brown, the center panel was a nude beige shade, and the bottom portion was finished in burnt orange.
The monokini featured a plunging V-neckline supported by delicate spaghetti straps, while the open-back design was held together with multiple slender adjustable straps that wrapped across her sides and back. The high-cut sides and cheeky thong back further elevated the daring look.
Keeping her accessories minimal, Carthen wore only a small nose ring that subtly caught the light.
The Internet Has Mixed Reactions
The photos quickly sparked a wave of mixed reactions across social media.
Many fans couldn’t get enough of the look, flooding the comments with praise.
“There is nothing she can’t wear well!! Ola Thee Carthen,” one fan gushed, while another typed, “Olandria is the total package.”
Not everyone was impressed, however.
“Someone actually thinks this woman is beautiful… wow the standards today,” one critic commented, while another added, “She’s ugly as f-ck and built weird as shiy.”
Olandria Carthen Is Jaw-Dropping In Orange
Several fans also brought up one of Carthen’s recent fashion shoots, where she turned heads in an asymmetrical orange Tom Ford top while opting to go pantless.
The high-neck design featured a subtle cinched waist and a dramatic slit that exposed most of her right leg.
Turning up the heat even more, Carthen struck a series of sultry poses, including one where she sat sideways while adjusting the fabric to reveal a glimpse of her right hip.
The photos quickly made the rounds on both Instagram and X, earning praise from fans who couldn’t get enough of the bold look.
Fans Mourn The End Of ‘Nicolandria’
On July 22, multiple outlets confirmed that Love Island USA alums Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe had ended their relationship after more than a year together. According to reports, the split was amicable, with long-distance and their increasingly busy schedules making it difficult to maintain the relationship.
The news left many fans heartbroken, especially those who had affectionately nicknamed the couple “Nicolandria” and followed their romance since Love Island USA Season 7. Social media quickly filled with messages expressing disappointment, while others thanked the pair for sharing their journey and wished them the best moving forward.
Days after the breakup was confirmed, Nic addressed the split in a subscribers-only TikTok post, writing, “The rumors are true,” before asking fans to respect their privacy. He also assured followers that he and Carthen would “continue to love each other ALWAYS,” reinforcing reports that the former couple had parted on good terms.