Huda Mustafa and Louis Russell's relationship, which began as Mustafa's "Love Island USA" season ended, was beset by a temporary restraining order against her by Russell's son's mother.Show Caption
"Love Island" alum Huda Mustafa and "Perfect Match" star Louis Russell have ended their tumultuous relationship.The couple announced the split in a joint statement to TMZ, published May 20."We want to share that after taking time to reflect on what’s best for us both, we have mutually decided to part ways for the time being," the duo said. "Huda is dedicating her time and energy to being the best mother, her music career and the exciting opportunities ahead, while Louis is focused on being the best father he can be and pursuing his future endeavors.""We remain friends," they told TMZ, adding that they "have the utmost respect and love for one another.” The former couple requested privacy as they "navigate this next chapter of our lives."USA TODAY reached out to Mustafa and Russell's representatives for comment.The two made their romance red-carpet official in July, showing up hand-in-hand for the "Weapons" premiere in Los Angeles weeks after Mustafa's season of "Love Island," in which she was a finalist, concluded. Russell's season of "Perfect Match" later premiered in the summer.On social media, they continued to document their romance, which appeared to cause a rift with Mustafa's "Love Island USA" predecessors.Huda Mustafa's legal issues with the mother of Louis Russell's sonIn March, the "Love Island" star was temporarily ordered to stay away from Russell's son after the child's mother accused Mustafa of making threats against them.In court documents obtained by USA TODAY, Nicole Olivera, 38, alleged that Mustafa threatened her and Russell’s son before arriving at Olivera's Chatsworth, California, home at about 1 a.m. on Feb. 21. Once there, Olivera claimed Mustafa "broke into" her building and threatened "to knock down all our doors."In a statement posted on her Instagram story, Mustafa denied the claims, writing that she was "aware of what's being said and it's not true." She added that she was "handling everything the right way by letting legal take care of it."A hearing in the case was rescheduled to June 5 after Olivera's legal team claimed in an April 24 declaration, also obtained by USA TODAY, that Mustafa and her attorney were "actively evading service" of legal documents in the lawsuit. The temporary restraining order has been extended due to the lack of service.According to the declaration, Mustafa's lawyer said she was "not authorized to accept service" on the reality star's behalf, and a process server hired by Olivera's lawyer was turned away by security at Mustafa's building, which has "no guest access." A May 14 court order requires Olivera to serve Mustafa by May 30.According to the declaration, Mustafa's lawyer said she was "not authorized to accept service" on the reality star's behalf, and a process server hired by Olivera's lawyer was turned away by security at Mustafa's building, which has "no guest access." A May 14 court order requires Olivera to serve Mustafa by May 30.USA TODAY reached out to Mustafa's attorney for comment.Contributing: Melina Khan
