Summary
- Love Island USA stars Bergie and Taylor proved doubters wrong by continuing their relationship after the show.
- Their connection may not have been the most dramatic, but it seems to be genuine. Both expressed gratitude for each other in heartfelt posts.
- True love isn't always flashy and exciting. These two have found something special, even though they didn't win the competition.
Taylor, 24, but Bergie's own grandfather thought that their relationship had a, "forced" quality.
While Carsten and Taylor weren't the most spontaneous and electric couple in the world, they seemed to enjoy spending time together. Before he got to know Taylor, Carsten struggled on Love Island USA, failing to really connect with female cast . However, the two, who finished in third place, raised some red flags. Bergie, who's revered for his sincerity, may shy away from commitment, as he confessed that Taylor was only the second woman he's really connected with romantically during his lifetime. Then again, he's quite young.
Taylor Is Still Bergie's Boyfriend
Sometimes, reality celebs are coy about their relationship statuses when their seasons end, but Bergie and Taylor aren't teasing followers, Instead, they're spilling the beans. When Bergie posted after the show, Taylor gushed about him in the comments section. She said, "Can't express how grateful I am to have you in my life, not only as my best friend but my boyfriend. I truly feel like the luckiest girl." While there's a lot of fakery online, this comment seemed sincere. Her joy is really palpable. For now, the two are enjoying a happy ending together, despite not winning the show.
Bergie and Taylor are proving their doubters wrong, day after day. While their romance may not last forever, their bond is apparently stronger than a lot of people thought it was. On Taylor's IG, she said that she'd never fallen for someone "so easily," and Bergie's response was sweet. He wrote, "I am so grateful that you were my love island experience. I don't think I could have met someone who I needed more in that moment than you. I can't express how excited I am to see where our future goes." He added a heart emoji.
Maybe it is true love. Maybe true love doesn't have to dazzle onscreen. It can be a quieter thing. In fact, fireworks are often a sign of trouble, even though they're so much fun to watch. Good luck to Love Island USA season 5 stars Bergie and Taylor. Real love is hard to find, and if they've found it, it's like hitting the lottery, even though they didn't walk away with a cash prize.
Sources: Bergie Bergersen/Instagram, Taylor Smith/Instagram