Netizens react as ‘Love Island USA’ season 7 contestant Yulissa Escobar exits show amid racist clips backlash

Yulissa Escobar has unexpectedly left Love Island USA Season 7 shortly after the series' second episode. The reason behind her departure has not been officially revealed, but the timing follows the resurfacing of clips in which she reportedly uses racial slurs.

In episode two, series narrator Ian Stirling made a brief announcement about 18 minutes in, saying, “Yulissa has left the villa.” Escobar had been coupled up with Ace Greene, but Stirling also mentioned that Greene was now single.

While Peacock has yet to comment on the situation, the controversy surrounding Escobar began shortly after the season seven cast was announced. Clips from a podcast, which were obtained by TMZ, show Escobar allegedly using the N-word multiple times. The backlash was swift on social media, with many calling for accountability.

Escobar has not yet responded to the allegations as she remains in the villa, where contestants are not allowed to have personal phones.

Fans have expressed mixed reactions on social media, with some celebrating her exit, while others criticise the producers for allowing such behaviour to continue on the show. One user on X questioned, “How did TikTok do more of a background check on that Yulissa girl than the Love Island producers?”