What Really Happened With Zac and Elizabeth
You remember them. The OG power couple of Love Island USA. Zac Mirabelli and Elizabeth Weber didn't just win the first season back in 2019; they practically wrote the blueprint for how to "play" the game by being, well, actually normal. They coupled up on Day 1. They stayed together. They were the first to say "I love you" in the villa, and honestly, they made $100,000 look easy.
But it’s 2026. The villa is a distant memory, and if you’ve been looking for them as a unit, you're looking for a ghost. Meanwhile, you can find other events here: Why the World is Mourning Joni Lamb and Her Complicated Legacy.
They broke up way back in December 2019. It wasn't messy. There was no cheating scandal or "he-said-she-said" drama on a podcast. They just admitted they wanted different things once the Fiji tan faded and real life hit. Zac stayed in New York for a bit, then drifted; Elizabeth stayed in the influencer sphere.
Today, their lives couldn't be more different. To explore the full picture, we recommend the recent analysis by Bloomberg.
Elizabeth Weber is Engaged (But Not to Zac)
If you follow Elizabeth on Instagram, you've seen the shift. She isn't the same 24-year-old advertising exec we met years ago. She’s fully entered what fans are calling her "wife era."
The big news? Elizabeth Weber got engaged on December 22, 2024. She didn't find her forever match on a reality show. She found it with Gianni Settino. Their relationship has been a whirlwind of international travel, skiing trips, and actual, grounded stability. When she posted the professional photos of the proposal, the Love Island community basically melted. Even Alexandra Stewart, her villa bestie and former co-host of the After the Island podcast, was in the comments gushing.
It’s interesting. Elizabeth spent years being the "Love Island girl." She co-hosted a podcast dedicated to the show for ages. But lately? She’s moved on. She still references the show occasionally for brand deals—honestly, who wouldn't?—but she’s no longer defined by it. She and Gianni live a life that looks a lot more like a travel vlog than a reality show.
Where in the World is Zac Mirabelli?
Zac is the mystery. He was the grocery store cashier with the "heart of gold" who became a Ford model overnight. For a while, he was everywhere. Then, he just... wasn't.
As of early 2026, Zac Mirabelli has a very low profile. He’s still signed with Ford Models in New York, but his social media presence is sporadic at best. Unlike many reality stars who milk every last drop of fame, Zac seems to have pulled back. He hasn't posted on his main Instagram feed in years, though he occasionally pops up in modeling portfolios or very rare stories.
He did the YouTube thing for a while. He talked about his acting ambitions. But the "Zac and Elizabeth" chapter is so thoroughly closed that he even scrubbed his social media of their time together.
Why They Didn't Last
People always ask: if they were so perfect, why did it fail? Basically, it was the "real world" trap.
- Location: He was from Chicago; she was from New York.
- Career Shifts: They both tried to navigate sudden fame at 22 and 24.
- The Bubble: The villa isn't real life. In Fiji, your only job is to talk to your partner. In NYC, you have rent, careers, and other people's opinions.
They were together for about six months total. In reality TV time, that’s a decade. In real life, it’s a summer fling that got expensive.
The Legacy of the Season 1 Winners
You can't talk about Love Island USA without them. They proved the format worked in America. Before them, there were doubts that US audiences would buy into the "slow burn" romance.
Elizabeth is still close with Alexandra. That's probably the most successful relationship to come out of Season 1, honestly. They stayed friends through multiple seasons of the show, through the podcasting era, and into their 30s.
Elizabeth is now 31. She’s planning a wedding. Zac is 28, likely still modeling in New York but keeping his private life behind a very thick curtain. They don't follow each other on Instagram. There’s no bad blood—just total, complete distance.
What You Should Do Next
If you're still holding out hope for a reunion, it's time to let go. Elizabeth is deep in wedding planning and seems genuinely happy with a life away from the villa cameras.
Here is how to keep up with them now:
- Follow Elizabeth on Instagram (@loveislove) for the wedding updates and travel content. She’s the one still active and sharing her life.
- Check out the "After the Island" archives if you want to hear her perspective on later seasons, though the podcast has changed significantly since her departure.
- Don't expect much from Zac. If you want to see his work, look at the Ford Models website rather than his Instagram, as he’s shifted toward a professional modeling career rather than an "influencer" lifestyle.
They’re a reminder that sometimes winning the game doesn't mean winning the girl (or guy). But hey, they both got $50k and a hell of a story to tell their kids one day.
