‘Love Island: USA’ Fans React to Cierra Ortega’s Tone-Deaf TikTok Video: ‘This Was a Hard Watch’ first appeared on Parade on Jul 15, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.

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.'

Cierra Ortega apologized for using a racial slur in past social media posts following her firing from "Love Island USA."

The reality star has received an influx of threats of graphic violence as well as hostility towards her family.

Contestants Yulissa Escobar and Cierra Ortega were removed from 'Love Island USA' for past use of racial slurs.