Aniya Harvey did not win Love Island USA, so she never got a share of the $100,000 prize. She still landed a talent agency, a Hershey’s deal and a Baby Phat campaign within months. Nobody has put a number on Aniya Harvey’s net worth, and her deals are private. But her story shows how a runner-up can still cash in.
Aniya Harvey Net Worth: What We Know
We found no report that puts a dollar value on her wealth. Aniya keeps her earnings private, and the brands she works with have not shared theirs.
What we do have are confirmed events: a runner-up finish, a signing with an agency, and brand work. Each one is a clue about her income. Together they do not make a number, so we do not make one up.
Be wary of any site that prints an exact amount without saying where it came from.
How a Runner-Up Earns
The prize went to the winners. Here are the numbers around her.
| Number | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Season 8 grand prize | $100,000 for the winning couple | Peacock, via TV Insider |
| Each winner’s share | $50,000 | Kent Stater |
| Median yearly pay, market research analysts and marketing specialists, May 2025 | $78,760 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
No prize money is reported for runner-ups. By our own math, a winner’s $50,000 share is about 63% of one year of typical marketing pay. That is not much, compared with what a famous face can earn from brand deals.
We use a marketing yardstick because Aniya has worked in marketing. We do not know what her deals pay.
Her Deals So Far
Here is what is on the record since she left the villa.
- Agency (August 2026): she signed with The Gersh Agency, which listed its digital department as leading her career.
- Hershey’s (September 2026): Bossip reports she announced a partnership with the candy brand around the MTV VMAs, where she made her debut.
- Baby Phat x True Religion (October 2026): she and castmate Kayda Bosse star in the campaign for the fashion brands’ first collaboration, according to TheGrio.
- Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (October 18, 2026): she attended the show in Los Angeles, according to a photo caption on TheGrio.
Her Instagram audience helps. The Blast said in July that she had nearly two million followers after the show. We do not have an up-to-date count.
For another person who turned a reality show into new work, see our Bella Palk net worth page.
Who Is Aniya Harvey?
Aniya Harvey is from Tyrone, Georgia. Famous Birthdays lists her birthday as September 5, 2002, which makes her 24. Her Instagram handle is @aniyaharvey02.
She played volleyball at Florida Atlantic University. The team roster listed her as 6 feet tall, a senior and a computer science major. LinkedIn details reported by Bollywood Shaadis say she did a marketing internship with the school’s athletics department in 2023 and 2024.
A speaker bio says she was the Southwest regional marketing lead for a foundation. She made content for its social media and website. She has said she likes working for charitable causes.
For another former college athlete turned creator, see our McCall DaPron page.
Her Dad: Donnell Harvey
Aniya’s father is Donnell Harvey, a former NBA power forward. Peacock says he played in the league from 2000 to 2005. He suited up for five teams, including the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns.
Peacock also says Aniya has helped with his nonprofit, the Reconstructing Youth Foundation. She revealed her dad’s career on the show’s premiere night, after coupling up with KC Chandler.
Love Island USA Season 8
Season 8 premiered on June 2, 2026, and the finale aired on July 12. Aniya was an original islander. Carl Schmidt joined later as a Casa Amor bombshell.
At one point, Carl went home. But a fan vote brought him back, and the pair stayed together to the finale. They finished second. Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff won the $100,000 and split it.
The season was a hit. TheWrap reported over 2 billion viewing minutes in its first two weeks on Peacock, up 50% from the year before.
What’s Next for Aniya Harvey
Her new agent says it will work with her in television, fashion, beauty, lifestyle and brand partnerships, according to Bossip. Peacock has renewed the spinoff Love Island: Beyond the Villa for a third season in 2027, but the cast has not been named.
We found no announced TV or business projects beyond her brand work. A Big Brother contestant with a showmance story is profiled at Rylie Jeffries. Check back for new deals.
Aniya Harvey Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Aniya Harvey |
| Age | 24 (birthday September 5, 2002, per Famous Birthdays) |
| From | Tyrone, Georgia |
| Education | Florida Atlantic University (volleyball; computer science major) |
| Father | Donnell Harvey, former NBA player (2000 to 2005) |
| Known for | Love Island USA Season 8 (runner-up) |
| Partner on the show | Carl Schmidt |
| Agency | The Gersh Agency (since August 2026) |
| Brand work | Hershey’s, Baby Phat x True Religion |
| @aniyaharvey02 |
Aniya Harvey Net Worth FAQs
What is Aniya Harvey’s net worth? It has not been published. Any exact number online is only an estimate.
Did Aniya Harvey win Love Island USA? No. She and Carl Schmidt were the runners-up in Season 8.
How much did the winners get? Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff won $100,000 and split it.
How does Aniya Harvey make money? From brand deals, social media and agency work. She has not shared any amounts.
Who is Aniya Harvey’s dad? Donnell Harvey, a former NBA player who played from 2000 to 2005.
How old is Aniya Harvey? She is 24, according to Famous Birthdays.
Where is Aniya Harvey from? She is from Tyrone, Georgia.
How We Put This Together
Our facts come from these reports:
- TV Insider, TheWrap, Kent Stater and Ground News: season 8 finale, prize and placement
- Peacock Blog, E! Online, HollywoodLife: Donnell Harvey, nonprofit, premiere
- Florida Atlantic University Athletics: volleyball roster
- Bollywood Shaadis, All American Speakers and The Cinemaholic: internship, marketing role and charity interest
- Famous Birthdays: birthday
- Booking Agent Info and Bossip (via Hot 100.9): The Gersh Agency and Hershey’s
- TheGrio and LAmag: Baby Phat x True Religion campaign and fashion show
- The Blast: Instagram audience in July
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: yearly pay for marketing analysts and specialists (2025 data)
No report we found gives her net worth or her pay, so we do not list either. The 63% comparison is our own division.