Mackenzie Dipman, Carl Radke’s ex, returns

She’s ready for another round of reality TV.

Mackenzie Dipman returns to “Love Island USA” two years after her first stint on the dating show — and just months after her brief relationship with Carl Radke kicked off season 6 of “Summer House.”

“I’m still single,” Dipman, 25, told People about her decision to re-enter the villa. “I think that’s the obvious answer.”

The blonde beauty memorably spent most of her season 2 partnering with Connor Trott.

Following Trott’s departure from the Peacock (formerly CBS) series, the couple got back together in late 2020 and pursued an off-camera relationship. However, they called it quits in March 2021.

That summer, Dipman had an affair with Radke, 37, that eventually spiraled out of control before the latter rekindled his romance with Bravo castmate Lindsay Hubbard.

Carl Radke poses at an event
Dipman’s brief relationship with “Summer House” star Carl Radke took place in season 6 of the reality show.
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Dipman will officially participate in “Love Island USA” Season 4 on Wednesday night’s episode. The single “Out of His League” podcast host admitted that several islanders have already caught her eye.

“It’s not like I walk in and there’s no one who really caught my eye,” she said without naming the guys she’s interested in.

“It’s a bit difficult because I don’t know who will be there at the moment. It’s possible that someone I’m interested in isn’t even in the villa anymore because things change so quickly.”

Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke pose at a red carpet event
Radke is currently dating Bravo castmate Lindsay Hubbard.
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In addition to meeting Mr. Right, Dipman looks forward to mentoring the remaining female participants.

“I absolutely enjoy giving advice, whether people ask for it or not,” she noted. “But I really hope they look at me like a big sister or someone who’s been through this process and really use me as a tool to understand what’s going to happen next.”

The Arizona resident said she will encourage the women to ask their husbands questions that can help them navigate relationships outside the villa.

Mackenzie Dipman and Connor Trott on "Love Island USA"
Dipman spent most of her “Love Island USA” season 2 in tandem with Connor Trott.
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“I think they should just ask, ‘What do your next six months look like?’ And “Can you see yourself moving if we don’t live in the same place? And if not, what’s your long-distance comfort?” These are questions they need to ask,” she claimed.

“It’s not like, ‘Would you like to have kids someday?’ Think in the short term.”

Dipman also warned that she has plans to point out bad behavior she witnessed during the first part of Season 4.

Mackenzie Dipman on "Love Island USA"
The villa’s vet hopes to pass her wisdom on to Season 4’s remaining female contestants.
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“I love to challenge a man for assaulting a lady! It’s my favorite thing. You can expect me to do the same this season,” she teased. “I have a list. My hit list is about as long as my crush list.”

“Love Island USA” — hosted by Sarah Hyland — is available to stream on Peacock. New episodes air Tuesday through Sunday at 9 p.m. ET.

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