Love Island USA: Controversial Cast Member Removed Over Past Racist Slurs
LOVE ISLAND SHOCKER: Contestant Yulissa Escobar BOOTED from the Villa After Racist Slur Scandal Rocks Season 7
In a bombshell move that's left fans reeling, Love Island USA contestant Yulissa Escobar has been removed from the show after disturbing clips of her using racist language surfaced online. The 27-year-old reality TV star was just two episodes into season 7 when she was whisked away from the villa in secret, leaving viewers stunned and wondering what really went down behind closed doors.
According to insiders, Yulissa's exit came after fans discovered a series of clips on Reddit showing her using the N-word while discussing ex-boyfriends. The footage, which was reportedly recorded before season 7 began airing, quickly sparked outrage among Love Island enthusiasts, with many calling for her immediate removal from the show.
But what really raises eyebrows is that producers allegedly knew about Yulissa's past remarks and chose to keep them under wraps – at least until now. "How [the f*] did producers let this slide? They for SURE saw this," one commenter pointed out on Reddit, summing up the collective outrage.
As news of Yulissa's exit spread like wildfire online, fans took to social media to express their shock and disgust. One fan quipped, "‘yulissa has left the villa’ LMFAOOOO," while another wrote, "WE WON SHE'S GONE!" The love for her departure was so strong that it even trended on Twitter.
But what about Yulissa's Instagram? When she returns to Fiji and catches up on the drama unfolding online, she'll be met with a barrage of scathing comments. One fan wrote, "Can she see these comments?? Or not yet cause she in the island? Honestly IDC but how hilarious when she comes out thinking she got all these fans but she’s getting cancelled."
It's clear that Love Island USA is taking its new season very seriously – or at least, they're trying to. After Yulissa's exit, producers have been scrambling to downplay the situation and reassure viewers that they take racism allegations very seriously. "We are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all contestants," an official statement read.
But the damage is done. Love Island USA has faced controversy before, with contestant Austin Shepard facing backlash for liking TikTok content supporting Donald Trump. Unlike Yulissa, however, Austin remains in the villa – raising questions about the show's double standards.
As season 7 continues to air without Yulissa, fans are left wondering who will be next to leave – and what new scandals might await them. The remaining contestants include Chelley Bissainthe, Huda Mustafa, Belle-A Walker, Olandria Carthen, Ace Greene, Taylor Williams, Nicolas Vansteenberghe, and Jeremiah Brown.
Love Island USA is a spinoff of the UK's hit reality show Love Island, where singles live together in a villa for about two months and couple up with the islander they're most attracted to. The show airs six nights a week on TheScholarlyNote.com, with fans impacting how the season unfolds by voting for their favorite contestants.
The drama is far from over, folks! Stay tuned for more updates on Love Island USA's scandal-filled season 7.
UPDATE: We've just learned that Yulissa was making a pretty penny promoting her stint on the show – and it's clear she didn't exactly think through the consequences of her actions. One Instagram post read, "It's my unapologetic year! And I’m choosing me, every time. Loud, soft, sweet, savage—whatever I feel like being."
Sounds like someone was trying a little too hard to be relevant.
