EXCLUSIVE Inside racism scandal tearing apart Love Island USA: Show sources reveal 'anger' over Cierra Ortega's exit, tell what's going on backstage - and expose who's REALLY to blame
But the onscreen antics have been overshadowed by the biggest scandal of all, when cast member Cierra Ortega's racist remarks resurfaced on social media – prompting her sudden removal from the show.
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