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Aniya Harvey, who found love with Carl Schmidt on season eight of Love Island USA, revealed where the pair stand today in an exclusive interview with E! News.
By Sasha Wayman Oct 19, 2026 1:16 PM | Updated 2 hours ago
Love Island’s Aniya Harvey Shares Update on Carl Schmidt Romance
A new bombshell has arrived at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Indeed, Aniya Harvey made a splash at the annual event in Los Angeles Oct. 18, where she shared an update on her romance with fellow Love Island USA alum Carl Schmidt.
“Me and Carl are good,” Harvey exclusively told E! News on the VS Fashion Show red carpet. “We're really just focused on our work right now and just building that up.”
That’s why when Harvey—who donned a leather cutout mini dress and matching black heels to the event—received the invite to attend lingerie’s most glamorous night, she knew she couldn’t pass it up.
“I’m just really happy to be here at Victoria's Secret and to see the show,” she said. “I feel like all the great performers are performing tonight: Megan Thee Stallion, KATSEYE. So, I'm so excited for everything.”
In fact, the reality TV star also noted it’s “super surreal” to be among angels.
“I can't even believe I'm here,” she said. “I feel like you always wish when you're a little girl to come to this.”
The 23-year-old added, “I'm so grateful.”
Plus, the night was even more special with her fellow Love Island USA season eight costars Trinity Tatum, Melanie Moreno and Kayda Bosse in the house.
“All my girls are going to be here," Harvey said. “I was literally texting them before I got here, and I was like, ‘Where are they at? Where are they? Are they coming?’ They're gonna be here soon. I'm so excited to meet with them. It's gonna be so crazy.”
And while romances that began on the Peacock series can be fleeting, friendships formed in Fiji are forever.
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“The sisterhood is super strong,” she shared. “I love those girls. They're like my family.”
As for whether they’ll be cheering her on if she were to dominate the VS runway someday?
“I would love to one day walk the runway,” she said. “This is a start. Just coming here is a start.”
“We’re manifesting,” she continued “Manifestation, power of the tongue, I'm big on it.”
And when that day comes, she has just the secret to feeling confident in her angel wings.
“Just be authentically yourself,” she said. “Don't try to be like anyone else. Just remain yourself, and then that confidence is there.”
Keep reading for all the stars who stepped out for the 2026 VS Fashion Show…
—Reporting by Lauren Herbert
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Megan Thee Stallion
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Tate McRae
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Nicole Kidman
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Dylan Sprouse
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KATSEYE
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Megan Moroney
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Lisa Rinna
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Delilah Belle Hamlin
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Timothée Chalamet
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Tinashe
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Maura Higgins
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Law Roach
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Haley Kalil
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Vanessa Bryant
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Corey Gamble & Kris Jenner
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Tan France
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Stassie Karanikolaou
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Madison LeCroy
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Olivia Ponton
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Emira D'Spain
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Chris Appleton
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Venita Aspen
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Meg Donnelly
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