JaNa Craig’s best friend joins 'Love Island USA' co-stars in support amid Kenny Rodriguez split

Charmane Smith backs JaNa Craig as Leah Kateb and Olivia Walker call out Kenny Rodriguez after public split.


Pop Culture & Art July 30, 2025 1 min read
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Love Island USA star JaNa Craig is receiving strong support from her inner circle after her split from Kenny Rodriguez, with best friend Charmane Smith now joining costars Leah Kateb and Olivia Walker in speaking out publicly.

Smith shared a bold message on Instagram, urging women to “check your man’s phone,” saying, “Never spare a man … Dog them out babygirl.” Her post came shortly after Craig called her year-long relationship with Kenny “terrible, disgusting and disappointing.”

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Charmane’s since-deleted message included suggestions for what women might search in a partner’s phone, including phrases like “I’m faking this relationship” and “going on the show would be for clout.” She followed up with: “I don’t play about JaNa!!!!!!”

Craig also posted a direct response to Kenny’s breakup statement, calling him a “manipulative liar” and adding, “You not taking accountability and telling people the type of person you really are is insane to me!”

Her Love Island season 6 castmates have echoed her frustrations. Leah Kateb slammed Kenny on Instagram, writing, “Racist, clout/money hungry and a scammer since DAY 1.” Olivia Walker also weighed in, calling Kenny’s statement “a pathetic excuse” and accusing him of chasing attention.

Serena Page and Kaylor Martin offered their support too, condemning Kenny and defending JaNa’s character, with Serena calling him “a narcissist and a racist.”

As fans react online, the breakup continues to stir conversation within the Love Island community.

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