Yulissa Escobar said the N-word; Trump and the real reason she got booted from Love Island season 7
Yulissa Escobar
, a 27-year-old contestant from Miami, has departed Season 7 of
Love Island USA
following the resurfacing of controversial content from her past. The exit was confirmed during the second episode, aired on Thursday, June 4, with the show's narrator briefly stating, "Yulissa has left the villa," without providing further details.
Escobar's departure came after videos emerged showing her using racial slurs in two separate podcast appearances. Escobar was among the original 10 contestants introduced on May 29. Shortly after the cast announcement, videos emerged showing her using the N-word in two separate podcast appearances.
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Additionally, a now-deleted TikTok video surfaced in which she mentioned losing followers due to her support for President
Donald Trump
.
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These revelations sparked significant backlash on social media, with viewers calling for her removal from the show.
Before her exit, Escobar had coupled up with fellow contestant
Ace Greene
, who was initially paired with
Chelley Bissainthe
, a Black bisexual woman. This switch led to Bissainthe being paired with Austin Shepard, another contestant whose past social media activity included liking pro-Trump and anti-Kamala Harris posts.
The pairing and the contestants' political affiliations further fueled discussions among viewers about representation and inclusivity on the show.
Escobar's swift departure has raised questions about the casting process for reality television shows and the importance of thorough background checks. While
Peacock
, the network airing
Love Island
USA, confirmed her exit, they have not provided additional commentary on the matter.
Love Island USA Season 7 continues to air new episodes daily at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock, excluding Wednesdays. The season features a diverse cast of contestants navigating relationships and challenges in a villa set in Fiji.
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