US EditionCierra Admits Her 'Love Island USA' Journey Didn't End the Way She 'Hoped'
UNITED STATES, JUL 13 – Cierra Ortega reignited debate by calling Huda Mustafa’s fans 'Hudrats' before the finale, following her earlier racism scandal and removal from Love Island USA Season 7.
- Cierra Ortega, a contestant on Love Island USA season 7, was removed from the show due to a racism scandal before the finale aired on July 13, 2025.
- Her removal followed the resurfacing of a past Instagram post containing a racial slur used unknowingly, which she addressed in a video on July 9, 2025, accepting responsibility without claiming victimhood.
- Ortega apologized sincerely, explaining she had no ill intent and did not know the word's painful history, while expressing gratitude for the connections and growth experienced during her time on the show.
- She also gave support to the remaining couples, including Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen, whom she endorsed, and acknowledged the passionate fanbases like “Hudrats” surrounding other contestants.
- Ortega’s exit left four couples in the running for the $100,000 prize, and her acknowledgment of consequences highlights the show’s stance on accountability and public sensitivity to language.
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Cierra Ortega gave Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen her stamp of approval after her own Love Island USA journey was cut short following a racism scandal. “People, moments, and memories I’ll cherish forever,” Cierra captioned an Instagram post on Saturday, July 12, which featured photos of her and the rest of the season 7 cast. “This journey didn’t end the way I hoped, but there was real connection, love, and growth in these moments.” Cier…
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Cierra Ortega gave Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen her stamp of approval after her own Love Island USA journey was cut short following a racism scandal. “People, moments, and memories I’ll cherish forever,” Cierra captioned an Instagram post on Saturday, July 12, which featured photos of her and the rest of the season 7 cast. “This journey didn’t end the way I hoped, but there was real connection, love, and growth in these moments.” Cier…
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