On the July 6 episode of “Love Island USA,” Ortega exited the villa “for personal reasons” after her past slurs were exposed on social media.

Cierra Ortega, the second contestant kicked off 'Love Island' after racist comments surfaced on social media, says 'I am not the victim in this situation.'

In this op-ed, writer Kaila Yu, the author of Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty, argues that Love Island USA season 7’s apparent removal of Cierra Ortega due to her past usage of an anti-Asian slur is exposing how much of the general public is still dismissive of anti-Asian hate.

After the finale of Love Island season 7, fans have a new reason to be excited for the upcoming reunion show as Andy Cohen is announced to co-host alongside Ariana Madix

Cierra Ortega has left 'Love Island USA,' becoming the second contestant this season to exit the reality series over past use of a racial slur.