Summer House Star Dara Levitan Opens Up About Breakup with KJ Dillard and Mental Health Struggles
After nearly a year of being together, Summer House star Dara Levitan has confirmed her breakup with KJ Dillard. Dara shared the news on her podcast, Five More Minutes, expressing her emotions about being single. Her co-host Carly Rivlin also shared her uncertainties about relationships and love. The conversation shifted to makeup for hookups, with Dara mentioning her lack of recent casual encounters.
Dara and KJ started dating during the filming of Summer House Season 10 in the summer of 2025. Their mutual friend and former co-star West Wilson introduced them. However, it was co-star Jesse Solomon who disclosed the breakup news on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in June.
In May, KJ opened up about his mental health struggles affecting his relationship with Dara. He discussed this with co-star Carl Radke on the More Life with Carl Radke podcast, revealing that he was unknowingly taking out his issues on Dara. Following his hospitalization and diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, Dara ended the relationship as KJ hit "rock bottom."
The split between KJ and Dara has been confirmed, with KJ's mental health struggles playing a significant role in their breakup. The couple's relationship faced challenges due to KJ's issues, leading to Dara ending the romance for both their well-being.