Are Kay Kay & Keenan From Love Island USA Season 5 Together After The Show? (2024)

Love Island USA season 5 stars Vickala "Kay Kay" Gray and Keenan Anunay formed a strong bond on the popular series, and it's time to talk about where their relationship stands today. They starred in the Peaco*ck Original series alongside other memorable cast members, including Carsten "Bergie" Bergersen and Kassandra "Cassy" Castillo.

On the series, Kay Kay and Keenan were going strong until Keenan got the boot due to a fan vote that put him right at the bottom. His loyal partner didn't stay when he left. She chose to exit the series, displaying an impressive "ride or die" attitude. However, it could be argued that Keenan didn't deserve that kind of sacrifice. Nonetheless, that moment was very romantic, and it seems like the couple has a good shot at making things work away from the Fijian villa. However, when it comes to IRL relationships after Love Island USA seasons, anything can happen.

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Are Kay Kay & Keenan Still Together?

Things are looking good for the pair, but at this point, there's no official confirmation that they're still together. However, Kay Kay strongly hinted that they were a couple in the Instagram post above, where she talked about, "what's next"for her and Keenan. While she gets love online, there's also major shade, as some fans don't think that she should be so smitten with her beau from the show. Is Kay Kay wearing rose-colored glasses when it comes to her LI love interest? Maybe so, but it's her life.

While how she feels inside is most important, she may want to mull over some of the advice she's getting. There are "fans" who don't hesitate to tell her where she's going wrong in life. Their remarks are blistering, but that could be due to the fact that they care about her, even though her behavior frustrates them.

One fan left this comment on the post shown above: "I hope you seek mental health. It was sad to hear you say he was "perfect" and you wanting to introduced him to your mom after he humiliated you on tv." On another post of Kay Kay's, a fan really unloaded, psychoanalyzing the female reality star. They commented, "She mostly trying to convince us and herself that she made the right choice. she needs serious therapy." Then, they really twisted the knife, adding, "she can't see her own value without being chosen."

If Kay Kay does have any of the problems that fans think she's dealing with, their comments, while possibly well-intentioned, likely don't help at all. Being a Love Island contestant can be harsh. Hopefully, she realized that people would come after her when she signed on for the villa experience. If she can handle the criticism, she may be able to waylay her fame into cash and clout, as other LI alums have. Then, there's the flip side, where former Love Island UK host Caroline Flack committed suicide, after extensive and negative press coverage about her personal life.

When she isn't teasing fans about her post-series relationship status, Kay Kay's keeping them entertained online. Aside from Instagram, she's got a YouTube channel, Kay Kalore, where she shows off luxury cars, shares beauty tips, and talks about fashion. On Instagram, Kay Kay's nearest and dearest helped to document her Love Island USA journey. Now, she's back in the saddle, talking about the experience and how it impacted her life.

What's Keenan Anunay Up To After The Show?

Keenan is back at IG after Love Island USA season 5, and he's proudly showing off his connection with Kay Kay, despite an army of haters. The post above really sparked negativity, with one detractor stating, "for me it's not what you did or even the lies, it's the gaslighting and the way you speak to her that was absolutely disgusting, triggering and difficult to watch." That missive continued with more vitriol, concluding with the succinct comment, "seek help." That's just a taste of what Keenan's post-show life will be like. Whenever he posts, he's going to get attacked, but maybe he's leaning into the villain role.

If They're Together, Should They Be Together?

Appearing on Love Island USA's always a gamble. A stint on the series could lead to true love, public shame, or both. There are so many variables and permutations. Heartbreak, joy, infatuation, disillusionment...the series can run the gamut, showcasing the entire prism of human emotion. While it's not always that deep, there are moments when the onscreen action really rings true, whether a scene is happy or sad.

Since so many fans think that Keenan was awful to Kay Kay on the show, it seems like her choosing to stay with him (which it seems like she's done) is not a smart move. Then again, if she's sincerely in love, she may be blinded by what she's feeling. If so, she deserves some compassion. For sure, she'll figure out the truth soon enough, because if he's a really bad guy, he's not going to transform into Prince Charming. When her infatuation fades, she may find that life with Keenan's a nightmare, rather than a Disney-style fairytale.

While it's easy to criticize her for standing by her man, who hasn't screwed up for the sake of love? She has agency over her own life, and if she's willing to keep the comments on (they are brutal), she must feel like she's strong enough to handle the shade. Maybe she prefers a bad boy - who knows? It's possible that she doesn't want a "good" partner. Everyone's different, and there's plenty inside Kay Kay that wasn't shown onscreen.

Those who trash Kay Kay right now aren't really accomplishing much, probably because she's so in love, but their comments might sink in later. That's when she'll need people who care about her. If she's still with Keenan, and it all ends, she may be crushed. The female Love Island USA star is taking a chance on her partner, or so it seems, and that bet may not pay off.

Sources:Kay Kay Gray/Instagram, Kay Kalore/YouTube, Keenan Anunay/Instagram