Cierra Ortega was removed from the Love Island USA villa following backlash over a social media post where she used a racial slur. During Season 7, Episode 30, which streamed on Peacock on Sunday, July 6,

Love Island USA's Cierra Ortega has apologised for old social media posts including a derogatory term for Chinese people, following her sudden removal from the hit TV show. In a video message, the 25-year-old content creator from Los Angeles said the post in question that led to her departure was made in 2024 and that a follower messaged her to explain that it was a slur.

Cierra Ortega's sudden departure from 'Love Island USA' left fans and fellow contestants reeling. Rumors abound following the revelation of an offensive social media post from Ortega's past, paralleling similar circumstances that led to another contestant's exit.