Ortega's sudden departure came days after "Love Island USA" viewers resurfaced some of her old social media posts.

Cierra Ortega was removed from the Love Island USA villa following backlash over a social media post where she used a racial slur.

‘Love Island USA’: Cierra Ortega’s Parents Issue Bold Statement After Her Exit originally appeared on Parade. On tonight's episode of Love Island USA, host Iain Stirling announced to viewers that “Cierra has left the Villa due to a personal situation.” Now, her parents have taken to social media to address their daughter's actions and sudden exit.