Is ‘Perfect Match’s Yamen Still Dating Whitney From ‘Love Island: All Stars’?
What To Know
- Yamen Sanders is currently starring on Netflix’s Perfect Match Season 4.
- Fans believe he is still dating Whitney Adebayo, his Love Island: All Stars connection.
- Swooon breaks down his reality TV relationship history and status today.
After stepping into the spotlight on Love Island: All Stars Season 3, Yamen Sanders has made his Netflix return as a cast member in Perfect Match Season 4. While he’s currently matched with Natalie Cruz, a friend he met on Temptation Island, on our screens, fans are convinced that he is still dating his Love Island connection, Whitney Adebayo, IRL.
Fans might recall Yamen from Season 1 of Love Island USA, which was filmed in 2019. After entering the villa on Day 1, Yamen was dumped on Day 22 with Day 12 bombshell Aissata Diallo. Six years later, he reentered the reality TV universe on the first Netflix season of Temptation Island.
Now, here’s where things get fuzzy. As reality TV fans, we last saw Yamen on Love Island: All Stars, where he came in fifth place with Whitney. Months later, Yamen was back on our screens for Perfect Match. Here’s the catch: While we watched Yamen and Whitney’s love story unfold live back in January, and are just now getting to watch his Perfect Match journey, Perfect Match was filmed before Love Island: All Stars.
Scroll to find out all about Yamen’s reality TV journey, his time on Perfect Match, and, of course, whether he’s still dating Whitney Adebayo (or someone else!) today.
Who is Yamen Sanders?
Yamen is a 31-year-old alum of Love Island USA, Temptation Island, and Love Island: All Stars, who is currently starring in Season 4 of Perfect Match. Before his time on reality TV, Yamen was a professional football player for the Oakland Raiders in the NFL.
Who did Yamen Sanders date on Love Island?
During his time on Love Island: USA Season 1, Yamen dated Alana Morrison from Day 1 to Day 9, Christen McAllister from Day 9 to Day 15, and Aissata from Day 15 to Day 22, when they were dumped from the island.
Who did Yamen Sanders date on Temptation Island?
Yamen entered Temptation Island as a tempter in 2025. During Season 1, he connected with Tayler Byrd, who came into the season dating Tyler Breshears. Ultimately, Tayler chose to leave Temptation Island alone, and Tyler left with another woman.
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Who did Yamen Sanders date on Love Island: All Stars?
Whitney was the only person Yamen dated on Love Island: All Stars. During that season, he entered the villa on Day 14 and stayed with Whitney until they came in fifth place on Day 34.
Are Yamen Sanders and Whitney Adebayo still together?
Yes, it appears that Yamen and Whitney are still together, despite him appearing on the current season of Perfect Match. Love Island: All Stars ended in late February 2026, and the two have been posting together ever since. On April 21, the duo posted a collection of photos together in Jamaica, writing “still here” as the caption.
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As of the May 13 premiere of Perfect Match, Yamen and Whitney are still posting in each other’s comment sections as well. Yamen commented on Whitney’s nighttime skincare post, “Routine game 🔥,” and she responded with a heart.
Why is Yamen on Perfect Match?
If Yamen’s in a relationship, then why is he on a dating show? Well, Perfect Match was filmed in November 2025, which means that he hadn’t even met Whitney when he was filming the show. Because Perfect Match is filmed in advance and Love Island: All Stars airs live, there has been some major confusion about the reality TV series timelines.
All this is to say, Yamen either doesn’t end up with someone on Perfect Match or, if he does, their relationship doesn’t last long. Seeing as Yamen is currently matched with Natalie Cruz, who was also on Temptation Island Season 1, it’s clear that things are about to get messy.
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