Cierra Ortega Exit Row: Cierra Ortega has officially left the Love Island USA villa after a racism controversy. The 25-year-old was criticized by fans when her old social media posts came to light, showing her using an anti-Asian slur. Many viewers are called for her to be removed from the show. On Sunday’s episode, the show’s narrator Iain Stirling was said Cierra left due to a “personal reason,” but didn’t give any much more details.
Love Island host Ariana Madix responded after a viewer accused her of “staying silent” about the controversy. Ariana, who also stars in Vanderpump Rules, replied on social media: “Not silent. You don’t know what you’re talking about.” This response had come before Cierra Ortega left the villa.
Cierra Ortega Exit Row: Cierra Ortega has left the Love Island USA villa following a racism controversy after an old Instagram Story resurfaced, in which she used an anti-Asian slur while talking about her Botox experience. The post was quickly drawing backlash from the viewers online. According to a report by The US Sun, a production source said the team was very upset and disappointed, calling the language “unacceptable” and suggesting many wanted her removed from the show.
The source also referenced an earlier incident where contestant Yulissa Escobar was removed for using the N-word, reinforcing that the show does not tolerate racism or discrimination. Meanwhile, host Ariana Madix was responded to criticism that she was silent on the issue, stating on social media, “Not silent. You don’t know what you’re talking about.” Her comment had come before Cierra officially exited the villa.
