Viewers of Love Island were thrilled to see Catherine Agbaje and Omar Nyame leave the All Stars villa as a couple earlier this year. Despite finishing in fourth place during the 2025 season, their strong chemistry was evident, and their social media posts were heartwarming. However, not long after their return to reality, news broke that the pair had decided to go their separate ways, leaving fans curious about the reasons behind their breakup.
The question on everyone’s mind is: why did this promising duo split so soon after appearing so compatible on the show? By examining information shared online and on X, we can uncover the truth behind Catherine and Omar’s decision to part. Surprisingly, their breakup seems to be more about adjusting to life after Love Island than any sensational drama.
Catherine and Omar’s love story on Love Island All Stars provided a breath of fresh air compared to the usual villa conflicts. Initially, Catherine faced challenges forming a connection with Nas Majeed, but everything changed when Omar entered the villa as a bombshell on Day 19. Their first date was filled with chemistry, and from that point on, they became almost inseparable.
They navigated challenges smoothly, aside from a tense moment during the Snog, Marry, Pie game where Omar kissed Tina instead of Catherine, which left her visibly shaken. But they managed to work things out and made it all the way to the finale, finishing in fourth place and attracting a loyal fanbase.
When they left the villa in February 2025, both shared heartfelt Instagram posts highlighting their connection, with Omar calling Catherine “an amazing woman” and Catherine hinting at a bright future together. Fast forward to April 2025, and things took a turn.
Fans began to notice that Omar had stopped liking Catherine’s posts, and their once frequent selfies had vanished. By April 1, outlets like The Sun reported the split, and just a day later, Catherine’s enigmatic TikTok repost about “no second chances” confirmed it. So, why couldn’t they make their relationship work?
According to insiders, the reason is fairly simple: they never got serious enough to navigate the shift from the villa bubble to everyday life. A source told The Sun, “They never reached that ‘exclusive’ boyfriend-girlfriend stage, so it just had run its course.” Think about it—Love Island creates a unique environment for romance, where feelings develop rapidly under constant cameras and no distractions.
Real reason Love Island’s Catherine and Omar split just weeks after leaving villa
— The Sun (@TheSun) April 1, 2025
Back in the UK, with busy lives and no producers orchestrating their dates, that initial spark didn’t carry over. They had known each other before the show through mutual friends in London, and Omar even shared that he’d had his eye on Catherine before they entered the villa.
But knowing someone casually and building a real relationship are two different things. Unlike other All Stars finalists—like winners Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman, who went public quickly—Catherine and Omar remained in a sort of limbo. Fans on X noticed this as well, with one commenting,
“It’s been 5 weeks since All Stars and the couple I was rooting for the most is still not a couple, sigh……”
Another pointed out that Catherine seemed at ease with the casual set-up, referencing her comments on the Sister in the City podcast. But a casual arrangement only works if both parties are on the same wavelength, and the silence on social media suggests they weren’t.
