Former "Love Island USA" contestant Cierra Ortega issued a public apology for using a racial slur against Asian people in old social media posts. Resurfacing of these posts led to her removal from the show a week before the finale. In a TikTok video, Ortega expressed remorse, acknowledging the harm caused and accepting responsibility for her actions. She also revealed that her family has faced harassment and threats since the incident. This follows a similar incident with another contestant, Yulissa Escobar, who also left the show after racist remarks resurfaced. Both contestants urged viewers to stop cyberbullying.

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