In a heartfelt revelation, Chelley Bissainthe, a star from Love Island USA, shared that she and her fellow cast member Ace Greene have decided to part ways. During an interview with SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio, which was previewed on December 12, Bissainthe opened up about the difficult decision, emphasizing that love sometimes means letting go.
“It really was a tough decision for the both of us and very hard to decide,” Bissainthe, 28, expressed. “But, you know, when you love someone, sometimes loving someone means letting go. So I think we just got to that decision.” She reflected on the relationship, noting the mutual respect and understanding they both held for each other despite the separation. “We wanted this to work, but sometimes things don’t work,” she elaborated. “Couples go through things that are very challenging and sometimes the best thing to do is just, you know, make a decision that needs to be made.”
Bissainthe and Greene, 23, captured the hearts of fans during Season 7 of the show, which aired from June to August. The couple made their relationship official on the show and left the villa together on day 30. In discussing their breakup, Bissainthe revealed that their conversations reflected a shared agreement that the split was in their best interest. “We had a lot of conversation, you know, and again, at the end of the day, it was just like a mutual agreement of like, you know what? This is for the best,” she said.
She acknowledged the couple’s supporters and fans, expressing hope that they would understand the reasoning behind their decision. “I trust that they’ll understand that this decision needed to be made if we were able to come to this mutual decision,” she added.
When asked about the specifics of their breakup, Bissainthe noted that the details were not necessary to share. Instead, she emphasized the importance of peace and understanding moving forward. “I think we’re put on this earth to experience people,” she said. “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.”
The full interview with Bissainthe is set to air on December 15, providing further insight into her relationship and personal journey. In the meantime, fans of the couple have expressed their support and understanding as the two navigate this new chapter in their lives.

