Cierra Ortega, a contestant on Love Island USA Season 7, has left the show just one week before the finale. Her exit followed online backlash after some of her old social media posts, which included a racial slur against Asian people, resurfaced. The show’s narrator announced during Sunday’s episode that she had left “due to a personal situation.”
Cierra Ortega Leaves Love Island After Controversy
Cierra is the second contestant to leave this season due to controversial past posts. Earlier, Yulissa Escobar also exited the show after videos of her using racist language came out. In both cases, the show did not explain the reason for their exits on air.
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After Cierra’s departure, her family shared a message on her Instagram story. They asked people to show compassion and patience. They said Cierra hasn’t had the chance to speak for herself yet and will face the situation with honesty and growth when she returns. The family also mentioned they have received hateful messages and threats, which they believe no one deserves even if they made mistakes.
Love Island USA is a reality show where young singles live in a villa in Fiji and try to find love. The show is known for its daily episodes and constant changes in relationships. Cierra entered as a “bombshell” and quickly became a part of a strong couple with Nic Vansteenberghe. They recently declared they were “closed off,” meaning they didn’t want to date other contestants. Nic was heartbroken by her sudden exit but later re-coupled with another contestant, Olandria Carthen.
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The situation sparked a wider conversation about racism. Former contestant Belle-A Walker, who is Asian American, thanked the show for taking a stand. She said comments like the ones in Cierra’s past posts are very hurtful and often ignored. Walker hopes this moment helps raise awareness about anti-Asian hate.
The show has asked fans not to harass contestants online, reminding viewers that behind every reality star is a real person with emotions and a personal story.
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