Producers of Love Island USA Season 7 are reportedly holding urgent crisis meetings after resurfaced social media posts revealed contestant Cierra Ortega using an anti-Asian slur.
According to a production insider who spoke to The US Sun, crew members were “furious” over the incident and described Ortega’s language as “unacceptable".
Internal discussions are underway, and disciplinary options, including her possible removal, are being seriously considered.
The situation has drawn comparisons to the earlier dismissal of contestant Yulissa Escobar, who was removed after a similar controversy. Several crew members are reportedly pushing for a consistent response to avoid accusations of double standards.
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The post, believed to be from 2020, quickly spread across TikTok, Reddit, and Instagram, sparking widespread backlash. Fans have threatened to boycott the show if Ortega remains, and online sentiment has called for equal accountability.
In the wake of the controversy, Ortega’s social media presence has taken a hit. Reports indicate she lost nearly 200,000 Instagram followers in just a few days.
Despite growing pressure and internal concern, neither Ortega nor the show’s network has issued an official statement.
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