For the second time this season, a contestant was dumped from the Villa — but not voted out by the audience. Find out why Cierra left ‘Love Island USA.’

Cierra's departure follows that of fellow islander Yulissa Escobar, who left the show after videos of her using a racial slur on a podcast in 2021 re-emerged. Yulissa later apologised, saying on Instagram she used the offensive term "ignorantly, not fully understanding the weight, history, or pain behind it".

‘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.