Are Ace and Chelley still together? They lasted five months before calling it a mutual split

Are Ace and Chelley still together? They lasted five months before calling it a mutual split

Are Ace and Chelley still together? Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe from Love Island USA Season 7 are no longer together. The fan-favourite couple ended their relationship in December 2025 after dating for about five months. Their breakup was confirmed as mutual and respectful, despite their strong connection on the show.

Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe attend an event at Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, California
Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe attend the 2025 Variety Power Of Young Hollywood at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Kayla Oaddams
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Key takeaways

  • Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe showcased strong chemistry on Love Island USA, but they were eliminated in August 2025.
  • Their relationship continued beyond the villa, and they confirmed they were officially dating in September 2025 during a romantic getaway.
  • Chelley announced that she and Ace had broken up after mutually deciding to part ways in December 2025.
  • Since then, both have remained separate and are focusing on their individual careers, boosted by the fame and exposure from the show.

Profile summary

Full name

Allen Caveness Jr.

Chelley Bissainthe

Nickname

Ace Greene

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Gender

Male

Female

Date of birth

8 August 2002

25 August 1997

Age (as of May 2026)

23 years old

28 years old

Zodiac sign

Leo

Virgo

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Orlando, Florida, USA

Current residence

Los Angeles, California, USA

Orlando, Florida, USA

Nationality

American

American

Ethnicity

African-American

African-American

Religion

Christianity

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Straight

Height in feet

5'8"

5'7"

Height in centimetres

173

170

Weight in pounds

143

110

Weight in kilograms

65

50

Hair colour

Black

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Dark brown

Father

Allen Caveness

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Siblings

6

-

Relationship status

Single

Single

Ex-partner

Chelley Bissainthe

Ace Greene

School

Diamond Bar High School

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College

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New York's St. John's University

Profession

Reality TV star, Social media influencer

Reality TV star, Social media influencer

Instagram

@realacegreene

@chelleyb

TikTok

@realacegreene

@chelley.b

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Are Ace and Chelley still together? A look at their relationship timeline

Ace and Chelley’s relationship captured viewers during season seven of Love Island USA. Their chemistry stood out from early on, making them one of the most notable couples from the show. After leaving the villa, they continued dating in real life and appeared committed to making it work, but it all ended in December 2025. Here is how it all happened.

June – August 2025: Greene and Chelley make a connection on Love Island

Chelley Bissainthe and Ace Greene appear together at an entertainment event
Chelley Bissainthe and Ace Greene attend the "Him" Celebration Presented By MonkeyPaw, Good Soil Collective, Tao Group Hospitality & Casamigos at LAVO, Los Angeles, California. Photo: Jerritt Clark
Source: Getty Images

Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe were not strangers to each other before entering the villa, as they had earlier met in New York. They coincidentally met again on Love Island USA Season 7, and during their time in the villa, fans admired their communication, emotional maturity, and natural chemistry.

Their relationship stood out among other contestants, earning them a loyal fanbase often referred to as “Chellace”. Despite exploring other connections during Casa Amor, they ultimately chose each other and confirmed their connection in the Hideaway. Their time at the villa, however, ended when they were eliminated in August 2025.

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September 2025: Ace and Chelley confirm their relationship

Ace and Chelley enjoy a moment on Love Island USA Season 7
Ace and Chelley cheerfully clap during a moment on Love Island USA Season 7. Photo: @blackcouplerevolution on Instagram (modified by author)
Source: UGC

After leaving the show, Ace and Chelley continued dating in the real world. At first, they navigated a long-distance relationship, with Chelley in Florida and Ace in Los Angeles. They remained committed and publicly expressed their affection, even though they were not immediately official.

Their relationship progressed after the show, with Ace eventually asking Chelley to be his girlfriend during a romantic getaway. This moment confirmed that their connection had moved beyond reality TV and into a serious relationship.

When the couple was interviewed by Variety and asked about what dating outside of the villa looks like, Ace answered:

We are going to take our time day by day. We are still getting to know each other outside of villa life. Life is completely different from what America gets to see. I’m excited to grow our relationship and improve our communication, especially since she’s in Florida. I’m in L.A., but she’s looking to move to L.A., and we’ll go from there.

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December 2025: The couple confirms breakup

Ace and Chelley appear separately
Ace Greene poses in front of a vehicle (L). Chelley Bissainthe, in a cream dress, poses for a photo (R). Photo: @realacegreene, @chelleyb on Instagram (modified by author)
Source: UGC

When everyone thought Ace and Chelley were moving on strongly outside the villa, Chelley Bissainthe revealed they had parted ways. She dropped the relationship update during an interview on SiriusXM Stars radio, explaining that they had many conversations before deciding that ending the relationship was the best choice for both of them.

The reality TV star said:

Ace and I actually decided to part ways. It really was a tough decision for the both of us and very hard to decide, but, you know, when you love someone, sometimes loving someone means letting go. So I think we just got to that decision.

Without going into the details of the breakup, she added:

I think we're put on this earth to experience people, so who knows how long that experience could last. Sometimes we want it to last a lifetime, and sometimes it's just for that moment in time, you know? So, it's very grateful nonetheless, and at the end of the day, I wish Ace the best, and for myself, I'm like, 'Okay, I just have to focus, healing, growth'.

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January 2026 – present: Life after breakup

Chelley poses for a photo. Ace stands on a yacht
Chelley Bissainthe poses for a solo picture (L). Ace Greene enjoys a yacht ride (R). Photo: @chelleyb, @realacegreene on Instagram (modified by author)
Source: UGC

Ace and Chelley have since remained separated, although they are reportedly on good terms. Neither of them has announced any relationship update, and therefore, each is presumably single. They have mostly focused on their careers as social media influencers, riding on the fame and exposure from the reality TV show.

FAQs

  1. What are Ace and Chelley's ages? Ace Greene was born on 8 August 2002, making him 23 years old, while Chelley Bissainthe, who was born on 25 August 1997, is 28 years old as of May 2026.
  2. Did Ace and Chelley know each other before Love Island? They were acquaintances before the show, as they reportedly met in New York a few months earlier and were communicating through social media.
  3. Did Ace and Chelley sleep together? This has not been publicly confirmed. While they were a romantic couple on the show, they did not share explicit details about their private life.
  4. How long were Ace and Chelley together? They were together for about five months after Love Island USA before ending their relationship in December 2025.
  5. Why did Ace and Chelley break up? Neither of them has revealed their reason for the breakup. However, it is alleged that challenges outside the villa, including distance and busy careers, might have taken a toll on them.
  6. Are Chelley and Ace back together? They are not back together. Since their December 2025 breakup, there have been no verified reports of a reunion.
  7. Who is Chelley with right now? As of 2026, Chelley is not publicly in a confirmed relationship. She appears to be single and focused on her career and personal life.
  8. Are Chelley and Olandria still friends? The duo does not appear to be as close as they once were, but there is no confirmed public feud.

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Ace and Chelley are not together. Their relationship was one of the most memorable storylines from Love Island USA Season 7. While their connection seemed genuine and promising, it ultimately could not withstand the challenges of real life outside the villa. Their five-month romance ended in a respectful and mutual breakup.

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