The connection between Kaylor Martin and Aaron Evans remains undeniable, even after their emotional breakup following Love Island USA season 6. As part of the Love Island: Beyond the Villa spinoff series, the former couple has reunited for the first time since their dramatic split at the reunion, and the emotional tension is palpable.
A Year After the Reunion: Kaylor and Aaron Reunite
In the premiere episode of Love Island: Beyond the Villa, Kaylor and Aaron see each other for the first time since their fiery reunion last August. The episode follows their lives one year after the chaos of the villa, showing how they have evolved and the emotional baggage they’ve carried.
Kaylor, clearly still grappling with her feelings for Aaron, admitted to feeling nervous about their reunion. “It’s gonna be nerve-racking seeing him. Like I actually am convinced that he actually hates me, so I’m nervous,” she confessed to her friends Liv Walker, Kendall Washington, and Connor Newsum before the meeting.
Despite the nerves, Kaylor is candid about her lingering feelings. “I do think Aaron is a great guy. I know who he is — that’s why I love him. I love him. I care about him,” she said, sharing that she still finds him attractive. “I always will think Aaron’s attractive,” Kaylor admitted in a confessional, acknowledging that part of her heart still belongs to him.
Aaron’s Struggle and Retreat After the Reunion
Aaron, on the other hand, has taken time for self-reflection and to focus on his mental health. Following the reunion, he returned to the UK, where he felt overwhelmed by the negative feedback and backlash.
“After the reunion, it was pretty dark, and I just remember times where all I wanted to do all day was sleep because it was the only thing that would get me out of thinking of what was going on in my head,” Aaron shared in his confessional.
Although Aaron hesitates to label his feelings as depression, he admits that he had to step back from everything, including social media, to regain his peace. “I just had to unplug myself and just get off of all socials, which I think was really healthy,” he explained, still signed out of all his social media accounts.
As he prepared to meet Kaylor again, Aaron made it clear there was no ill will from his side, though he wasn’t sure how he felt about seeing her again. “I’m not really sure how I feel about it, to be honest,” he confessed.
An Awkward Reunion
When Kaylor and Aaron finally reunited, the atmosphere was awkward. Both were visibly uneasy, but they gradually started to clear the air. Kaylor admitted that her family members had been keeping tabs on Aaron, and Aaron revealed that his dad had been doing the same with Kaylor.
“My mom’s always showing me your f—– posts, I’m like, ‘Dude. What the fuck — what’s wrong with you?’” Kaylor laughed, while Aaron responded, “If it makes you feel better, my dad does the exact same thing.”
The conversation took a more serious turn when Aaron apologized for the way he treated Kaylor during the reunion. “I apologize for what I put you through. The f—– gaslighting, manipulating, all that stuff, I do apologize for,” Aaron said, showing genuine remorse.
Moving Forward: Civil and Respectful
Despite the hurt from their past, Kaylor expressed that she doesn’t want Aaron to feel uncomfortable around her. “I’ll always care about you,” she said, but admitted that she felt “so betrayed” by his actions the previous summer.
The two agreed to move forward without hostility, with Aaron expressing his hopes that Kaylor could find happiness again, even though it wasn’t evident in the moment.
“Seeing Aaron was so awkward. I could not stop laughing and smiling,” Kaylor reflected. “But we’re gonna be in the same friend groups and be around each other, so let’s have a good summer.”
What’s Next for Kaylor and Aaron?
While their reunion was filled with tension, it was clear that there was still affection between the two. They may have ended things on a rocky note, but their relationship is far from over. With the Love Island group still connected, it seems Kaylor and Aaron’s journey together is far from finished.
Love Island: Beyond the Villa continues to follow the lives of season 6’s Islanders, and fans can expect more insights into the relationships, personal growth, and challenges the contestants face after the villa.
