Love Island USA is deep into its thrilling Casa Amor week, bringing some excitement for the women with new potential partners. Their adventure, which had a rocky onset, gets a refreshing twist as 12 fresh bachelors join the scene, providing exactly the revitalization they were hoping for.
Yes, you heard correctly—12 new suitors have arrived! This number not only doubles the amount of women on the show but also mirrors the count of original male islanders who embarked on their own Casa Amor escapades. Making a grand entrance by yacht, the new men cruised past the villa in the sight of the original guys, setting the stage for drama.
Sadly, not all of these new faces could stay. Following an energetic dance-off and some sizzling chemistry examinations, just 6 lucky gentlemen remained, eager to become acquainted with the original women. Aniya found herself particularly charmed by the captivating Carl. This might be her chance for a budding romance. Stay tuned to learn about the man who piqued her interest.
Who is Carl On ‘Love Island USA’?
Carl Lee Schmidt appears to be the quintessential Casa Amor participant. At 28, this fitness coach from Denver caught the audience’s eye with his courteous demeanor. A global traveler, Carl has graced locations like Vietnam and Nantucket, showcased on his social media. Sharing with the women, he revealed his 6’4” frame, a family legacy of volleyball enthusiasts, and a preference for tall women, aligning him with a certain former volleyball player and notably tall islander.
Who is Carl coupled up with on ‘Love Island USA’?
It’s no shocker that Carl is currently coupled with Aniya Harvey. After observing KC Chandler, her initial partner, display enthusiasm for the new female arrivals, Aniya couldn’t help but feel discouraged. Their pairing had been challenged by repetitive patterns and the fact that they were matched by default, suggesting a relationship in need of reinvigoration.
Not only did Carl show interest in Aniya first; he also pulled her for a chat. One moment that had fans and Aniya swooning? Their conversation where Carl showed off his multilingual skills. Aniya confessed she only spoke one, and he immediately offered to teach her either Chinese or Japanese. During the language lesson, the two exchanged shy smiles and even a kiss! But will she and Carl make it past the Casa Amor experience?
What Does Carl’s Ex Have To Say About Him?
People have immediately hopped on the Carl and Aniya train, comparing them to The Princess and the Frog‘s Tiana and Naveen and Cinderella and Prince Charming. But before we get our hopes up, can Carl actually be Aniya’s prince? In a recently posted video, Carl’s ex girlfriend said he was respectful and not toxic. It is rare someone from the Islander’s past comes out to defend them, so it possible that Carl may just be an all around good guy.
It is still up in the air on whether Carl and Aniya will last, but fans believe they have a pretty good shot. In a preview of episode 19, Aniya is shown saying that talking with Carl feels different than talking with KC. The question is though… is it a good different or a bad different?