Racial slurs and removed contestants: Love Island USA controversies explained | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleInga ParkelMonday 07 July 2025 23:21 BSTMeet the season seven cast of 'Love Island USA'Love Island USA season seven has been marked by controversy, with two contestants quietly removed due to resurfaced problematic content.Yulissa Escobar was the first to exit after old podcast clips emerged showing her using a racial slur, which she later acknowledged and apologized for.Cierra Ortega subsequently left the villa on Sunday’s episode, following uproar over an old Instagram post containing a derogatory term for Chinese people.The show's narrator briefly announced their departures without detailing the reasons, though Cierra's parents issued a statement requesting compassion amidst online backlash.A third contestant, Huda Mustafa, is now facing similar scrutiny over an old TikTok video where she is debated to have lip-synced a racial slur.In fullLove Island USA Season 7: All the controversies that have rocked the scandal-hit villa so farThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in