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‘Love Island USA’ Removes Contestant Vasana Montgomery Before Premiere Due to ‘Past Slur’
Two resurfaced videos led producers to remove the 25-year-old business owner, continuing a pattern of cast changes tied to racial slur backlash.
- Peacock confirmed that contestant Vasana Montgomery has been removed from Love Island USA season 8 just days before the Tuesday, June 2 premiere following resurfaced videos of her using a racial slur.
- This dismissal repeats an uncomfortable pattern from last year when Love Island USA removed Season 7 contestants Yulissa Escobar and Cierra Ortega after videos surfaced of them using offensive racial slurs.
- Fans demanded Montgomery's removal after two leaked videos circulated, including one where she says, "Knock knock, n*****," while Peacock noted these private videos were inaccessible for vetting before casting.
- The production team issued a statement asking viewers to avoid "negativity" and keep the community "kind" and "positive," emphasizing everyone deserves to feel safe and respected within the villa.
- Season 8 returns on Tuesday, June 2, with host Ariana Madix, building on the previous season's 18.4 billion minutes of watch time over its six-week run on Peacock.
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L 63%
C 16%
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