Love Island USA is facing public outcry as viewers demand the removal of contestant Cierra Ortega after a resurfaced Instagram post appeared to contain a racist slur.
The 25-year-old bombshell, currently on the show seeking romance, has sparked controversy after fans uncovered what appears to be a past Instagram story, now circulating on Reddit and TikTok.
In the post, she reportedly wrote: “Botox isn’t for everyone but I love it for me!!! … I can also be a little c****y when I laugh/smile so I love getting a mini brow lift.” The censored term is a racial slur, which prompted immediate backlash from fans.
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One Reddit user said, “There’s genuinely no excuse in 2025 to not know that’s a slur.” Another added, “This is a SLUR!!!! IDC where you’re from or where you grew up, this has been a known slur word.”
Calls for her removal intensified as fans compared the situation to Yulissa Escobar’s earlier exit who was removed from the show for using a slur.
While Cierra has yet to address the controversy publicly, viewers continue to pressure producers for action. The incident reignites ongoing discussions around accountability and consistency in reality TV standards.
