US EditionLove Island USA's Nic Vansteenberghe Breaks Silence on Cierra Ortega's Exit Over Racial Slur
UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – Cierra Ortega was removed after two anti-Asian slurs resurfaced from 2015 and 2023, prompting over 17,000 petition signatures and widespread public backlash, including death threats.
- Cierra Ortega left the Love Island USA villa on July 6, 2025, after resurfaced posts revealed her past use of an Asian racial slur.
- Her exit followed backlash from viewers who uncovered posts, including one from 2015, leading Peacock to state she left due to a personal situation.
- On July 9, Ortega posted a nearly five-minute apology video expressing deep remorse, acknowledging the word’s harm, and pledging future actions will speak louder than any apology.
- Since leaving, Ortega shared distressing death threats on Instagram, urged kindness, stressed that intent does not excuse ignorance, and called for uplifting Asian voices and healing.
- Her removal highlights a continuing conversation on accountability and respect in reality television, while she seeks compassion and hopes the energy is redirected toward positive community impact.
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'Love Island USA's Nic Vansteenberghe Reveals Why He Did Not Exit the Villa With Cierra Ortega
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