Cierra Ortega, a contestant on 'Love Island USA', exited the show after racist social media posts from 2015 and 2024 resurfaced, showing her using slurs against Chinese people. Her family released a statement acknowledging the hurt caused but condemning threats against them, while another contestant, Yulissa Escobar, also exited recently over similar issues.
‘Love Island USA’ contestant exits show after racist social media posts resurface
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Cierra Ortega, a contestant on 'Love Island USA', exited the show after racist social media posts from 2015 and 2024 resurfaced, showing her using slurs against Chinese people. Her family released a statement acknowledging the hurt caused but condemning threats against them, while another contestant, Yulissa Escobar, also exited recently over similar issues.
Trending- 1 June 6: Yulissa Escobar shared a lengthy apology post after her exit
- 2 July 6: Cierra Ortega's family shared a statement on her Instagram account
- 3 Recently: Cierra Ortega exited the show
- Cierra Ortega's exit from 'Love Island USA'
- Loss of hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram for Ortega
- Creation of a petition to remove Ortega from the show
- Public backlash and online threats against Ortega and her family
- Highlights issues of accountability for past online behavior of public figures
What: Cierra Ortega, a contestant on 'Love Island USA', exited the show after racist social media posts resurfaced.
When: Recently (latest episode), July 6 (family statement), 2015 and 2024 (dates of alleged posts). Published: 2025-07-08T14:35:36+00:00
Where: On the 'Love Island USA' reality show.
Why: Social media posts from Ortega, allegedly using racist slurs against Chinese people, resurfaced, leading to public backlash and a petition for her removal.
How: The posts from 2015 and 2024 became public, prompting the show to remove her. Her family issued a statement via Instagram.