Leah Kateb Reflects on Love Island Romance Two Years Later

Love Island USA alumna Leah Kateb shared an update on her relationship status with ex-partner Rob Rausch. The couple, who coupled up on the 2024 season of the show, last met up in July 2024 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Kateb, 26, clarified that there are no hard feelings between them and she is proud of Rausch's current achievements.

Kateb, who is now in a committed relationship with Miguel Harichi, expressed amusement at viewers still fixated on her past connection with Rausch two years after filming. She also recounted instances where Love Island USA producers allegedly incentivized dramatic moments. Kateb revealed that producers offered extra wine in exchange for specific actions, such as pulling a castmate for a conversation, admitting she regrets playing into the manufactured narrative.

Despite the villa drama, Kateb is grateful for her journey, which led her to Miguel. She described their relationship as her first "real" one, noting their shared "go-with-the-flow" personalities have allowed them to mesh well. She highlighted that Miguel, 29, is also experiencing his first serious relationship. The full interview was released on August 11, 2026.