Cierra Ortega has left Love Island USA following backlash over a resurfaced Instagram post containing racist language. The controversy began after a screenshot of her past Story using a slur aimed at Asian people went viral online.

Love Island USA” says contestant Cierra Ortega has left the show “due to a personal situation” during Sunday’s episode, just a week before the finale will air.

The parents of "Love Island USA" star Cierra Ortega addressed their daughter's alleged racist comments that have resurfaced in recent days on social media.