Cierra Ortega's Shocking Exit: Uncovering Racism Scandal on Love Island USA
LOVE ISLAND SHOCKER: Cierra Ortega Booted from Show After Racist Social Media Posts Exposed!
In a stunning turn of events, Love Island USA's Cierra Ortega has been removed from the show after fans uncovered her past derogatory social media posts - just weeks after another cast member sparked backlash for using racial slurs and was subsequently booted off the show.
The drama unfolded when fans discovered multiple racist posts on Cierra's Instagram page, including two instances where she used a slur offensive to Chinese people. The shocking revelations came to light while Ortega was sequestered from social media during her time in the villa, filming alongside fellow contestants in Fiji.
Narrator Iain Stirling confirmed the news on Sunday's episode, announcing that Cierra had "left the villa due to a personal situation" and had left Nic Vansteenberghe "officially single." But fans knew better - and they were fuming!
This latest scandal comes hot on the heels of another cast member, Yulissa Escobar, being removed from the show just weeks prior after videos surfaced of her using the N-word in a podcast. And now, it seems Cierra Ortega has followed suit.
The 25-year-old content creator from Phoenix arrived on Day 2 of the competition, but her time on the show was cut short when fans uncovered her past Instagram posts, which included two instances where she used the slur to describe her smile - once in January 2015 and again in February 2023.
Fans are outraged, calling for Cierra's immediate removal from the show. A Change.org petition has been started, demanding that producers take action against Ortega, with over 6,670 verified signatures supporting the cause.
One fan, @deannacortes, shared the petition link on X and added, "Send Cierra Ortega home!" while another user, @ShaneAnime1990, insisted, "Cierra Ortega used a racist word now we have to cancel her if she did it once she'll do it again."
Cass Rabbit (@cassrabbit) took to Twitter, saying, "Get Cierra Ortega off your show. This is now the third time I'm seeing she used the slur for asians. Y'all rightfully kicked off Yulissa for saying the N-word, what about Cierra? Or does racism against Asians not matter to you guys?"
As the drama unfolds, Cierra's Instagram followers are plummeting - down by over 200K in just 48 hours! The 27-year-old real estate professional from Miami was poised to potentially cross the 1 million follower mark during her time on Love Island Season 7, but her follower tally now stands at 709K.
Ortega has yet to address the controversy personally via her verified Instagram page. And as fans await her response, one thing is clear: Cierra Ortega's time on Love Island USA is officially over!
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