Summary
Cierra Ortega left Love Island USA for "personal reasons" after a video from 2015 resurfaced that included a derogatory term. Her parents say she's been targeted with threats and hurtful messages. Another contestant, Yulissa Escobar, also left after old clips showed her using a racial slur.
Key Facts
- Cierra Ortega left Love Island USA after a controversial 2015 video emerged.
- The video included a derogatory term for Chinese people.
- Cierra's family reported receiving threats and negative messages.
- They asked for understanding, saying no one deserves hate despite mistakes.
- Another contestant, Yulissa Escobar, left following similar controversy.
- Yulissa apologized for using a racial slur in a 2021 podcast.
- Yulissa mentioned she got death threats after leaving the villa.
