Aniya Harvey is already looking ahead to her next entertainment opportunity after her Love Island USA Season 8 journey. The reality TV star recently revealed that Dancing With the Stars is one of the projects she would especially like to pursue.
Harvey discussed her career ambitions while attending the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on September 27. She also mentioned The Traitors as another reality TV opportunity she would be interested in exploring.
Her appearance comes only a few months after she and Carl Schmidt finished as the runners-up on Love Island USA Season 8.
Aniya Harvey Has Her Eyes on Dancing With the Stars
Harvey told E! News that she would be excited to compete on Dancing With the Stars. She said she is currently watching the show and would consider joining its cast in the future.
The former Love Island USA contestant also named The Traitors as another possibility.
However, Harvey made it clear that she is not limiting herself to those two shows. She said she remains open to the opportunities coming her way as she begins the next stage of her career.
That openness could give the reality star several possible directions after her breakout appearance on Love Island USA.
From Love Island USA to New Opportunities
Harvey entered Love Island USA Season 8 as a Day 1 Islander and ultimately formed a relationship with Carl Schmidt.
The pair’s relationship developed during the Casa Amor portion of the season. After a complicated turn in their story, Carl returned to the Villa following a public vote, giving the pair another opportunity to reconnect.
Aniya and Carl eventually reached the Season 8 finale and finished in second place. Bryce Alakai and Trinity Tatum won the season and the $100,000 prize.
Their post-show relationship has also remained a subject of interest among fans. Peacock reported after the reunion that Aniya and Carl were still in contact and taking their relationship slowly.
Aniya Harvey Attends the 2026 MTV VMAs
The MTV Video Music Awards marked another major public appearance for Harvey following her Love Island USA run.
She attended the September 27 ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. CBS confirmed Harvey’s attendance through its official 2026 VMAs photo coverage.
Her appearance also highlighted how quickly her profile has expanded since leaving the Love Island USA Villa.
Harvey’s transition into entertainment comes alongside her existing background in marketing and athletics. Peacock’s profile notes that she played collegiate volleyball at Florida State University and earned a business marketing degree.
Carl Schmidt and Aniya Harvey Continue Their Story
While Harvey is exploring new professional opportunities, her relationship with Carl remains part of her post-Love Island story.
The couple finished Season 8 as runners-up and continued communicating after leaving the Villa. Peacock previously reported that both were excited about seeing where their relationship could go outside the show.
At the 2026 VMAs, Harvey also spoke warmly about Carl’s reaction to her awards-show appearance. She indicated that she had kept her red-carpet outfit a surprise from him.
For now, Harvey appears to be balancing her relationship with Carl while exploring what could come next professionally.
What Could Be Next for Aniya Harvey?
Dancing With the Stars and The Traitors are possibilities Harvey has publicly expressed interest in, but neither opportunity should be treated as a confirmed casting announcement.
For the moment, her comments show that she is interested in expanding beyond Love Island USA and exploring more television opportunities.
Whether her next appearance is on a competition series or takes her in another direction, Harvey has made it clear that she is open to what comes next.