Love Island USA star Cierra Ortega loses 200k followers after racial slur resurfaces, executives consider removal

Love Island USA is facing criticism after an old social media post by current contestant Cierra Ortega came to light. In an exclusive article published by The US Sun on July 3, 2025, it was reported that Cierra had shared a selfie on her Instagram Story before joining the show. The image included a racial slur used to insult people of Chinese descent.

The post has quickly spread online, and many people are now talking about it. Since it resurfaced, Cierra has lost over 200,000 followers on social media. A source from the show said the team was “very, very bothered” by the post and had called for a crisis meeting to decide what to do next.

This isn’t the first time something like this has happened on the show. Earlier this season, another contestant named Yulissa was removed from the villa for using racial slurs. Now, producers are said to be thinking about removing Cierra as well.

As the news spreads, the team behind Love Island USA has not yet made an official decision, but talks are ongoing.The production source added that removing her is a serious option being discussed, and that the behavior is "unacceptable" to the team.

Love Island USA production team reacts to resurfaced post, calls it 'unacceptable'

After Cierra Ortega's old Instagram Story resurfaced, Love Island USA producers reportedly held a crisis meeting to address the situation. According to The US Sun, the post included a racial slur used against people of Chinese descent, which sparked immediate concern within the show's production team.

One source told the outlet,

“Cierra is in deep trouble, that is for sure. This kind of word is unacceptable. It was a huge disappointment when we saw it.”

They added that the team was “very, very bothered and pi*sed” about the situation. The source also confirmed that discussions were underway about her possible removal from the show. The source added that it doesn't look "great at all for Cierra."

The issue is being compared to a similar case earlier this season. The same insider noted that another contestant, Yulissa, had already been removed from the villa for using racial slurs, reinforcing the show’s stance on such behavior.

A second production source added,

“They will hold a meeting to see what is next for her. A lot of people are in favor of her being taken out of the show.”

The team, including crew members, were reportedly “in shock and very upset” after the post resurfaced.

Cierra loses over 200,000 followers after post resurfaces

Cierra Ortega’s social media presence has taken a hit after her old Instagram story resurfaced online. According to The US Sun, she has lost over 200,000 followers since the post, containing a racial slur directed at people of Chinese descent. The drop was noticeable within hours, as attention grew around the resurfaced content.

Inside Love Island USA villa, Cierra has been forming a connection with Nic. The two recently had several conversations about where they stood, and appeared to be growing closer during the last episode. However, the situation outside the villa may soon affect her time on the show. Producers are said to be discussing her possible removal, and if that happens, her current pairing could come to an abrupt end.

Cierra has not responded publicly because islanders don’t have access to outside news while in the villa. Her future on the show is still unclear, as producers are still talking about what to do. No official decision has been announced yet from Love Island USA. If she is removed, it could affect not just her own time on the show but also her current connection with Nic and the overall group dynamics.

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