‘Love Island USA’ Star Cierra Ortega Breaks Silence After Dramatic Exit From Show originally appeared on Parade.
Love Island USA contestant Cierra Ortega is addressing her exit from the Villa this week following the revelation of a racist social media post. The 25-year-old content creator left the Villa just one week before the season finale after backlash over resurfaced posts in which she used a racial slur.
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Ortega broke her silence Wednesday in what she called an “accountability video.”
In the video shared to social media, Ortega spoke directly to the camera in an attempt to apologize and take responsibility for using the slur.
She said, “While I was in the Villa, there were some posts that resurfaced from my past where I was very naively using an incredibly offensive and derogatory term. Before I get into the details, I want to first start by addressing not just anyone I have hurt or deeply offended—but most importantly, the entire Asian community. I am deeply, truly, honestly so sorry. I had no idea that the word held as much pain, as much harm, and the history that it did, or I never would have used it.
I had no ill intention when I used it—but that’s absolutely no excuse, because intent doesn’t excuse ignorance. It just doesn’t. And I just need you to know that I am so sorry. But this is not an apology video—this is an accountability video.”
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‘Love Island USA’ fans have been mostly supportive of the reality TV star’s heartfelt video.
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“You are loved,” shared one fan, while another added, “WE LOVE YOU CIERRA.”
“Such a thoughtful response and brave of you for the accountability,” commented another supporter.
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‘Love Island USA’ Star Cierra Ortega Breaks Silence After Dramatic Exit From Show first appeared on Parade on Jul 10, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
