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Cosmopolitan
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Why Did Cierra Ortega Leave ‘Love Island USA'?
Reality TV fans were left stunned Sunday night when Love Island USA's Cierra Ortega was unceremoniously removed from the Love Island Villa. The show's voice over claimed that Cierra had left due to a 'personal situation,' but fans know that's not the real reason Cierra left Love Island USA. Earlier last week Love Island USA viewers uncovered a 2024 social media post seemingly from Cierra in which she spoke about the cosmetic work she had done, and used a racial slur towards the Asian community while referencing her eyes. Fans also found another (older) Instagram post that showed her using the same slur while referring to her eyes, but the post appears to have been deleted. Following the discovery of these posts, Love Island USA viewers took to social media demanding Ortega be removed from the villa, just like Yulissa was earlier this season. And, despite show narrator Iain Stirling's announcement that 'Cierra has left the villa due to a personal situation,' it looks like the producers listened. While Cierra has not addressed the comments herself since leaving the Villa, her parents have responded to her removal with a statement posted to her Instagram Stories. In the statement, the pair acknowledged what had happened but also asked for compassion for their daughter who they were yet to see as she had not yet returned home. They said: 'As Cierra's parents, this has been one of the most painful weeks of our lives. We've seen the posts, the headlines, the hurt and the hate. And while Cierra hasn't seen any of it yet, we have. And so have the people who lover her. 'We're not here to justify or ignore what's surface. We understand why people upset and we know accountability matters. But what's happening online right now now has gone far beyond that. 'The threats. The cruel messages. The attacks on her family, her friends, even her supporters, it's heartbreaking. It's uncalled for. And no one deserves that kind of hate, no matter what mistake they've made. 'While Cierra is not in the Villa anymore, she is still away. She's hasn't had the chance to process of this or speak for herself. But we know our daughter. We know her heart. And when she returns, we believe she'l face this with honesty, growth and grace. 'While she'll always be our little girl, she's also a woman, one who will take responsibility in her own time and her own voice. Until then, we're simply asking for compassion. For patience. For basic human decency. Not just for her, but for everyone caught in the middle of this. Thank you to those who've continued to show love, even when it's not easy. With love, her family.' Cierra is the second Love Island USA contestant to be removed this series following unearthing of racial slurs. Earlier in the series Yulissa Escobar was removed from the Villa in the second episode after it was discovered she had repeatedly used the N-word during a podcast interview prior to appearing on the show. Since her departure she has apologized for her actions.
Cosmopolitan
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Real reason Love Island USA's Cierra Ortega was removed from villa
Love Island USA contestant Cierra Ortega was removed from the Love Island Villa during last night's episode following fan backlash over an old social media post from Ortega. During last night's episode (6 July) which aired on Peacock, show narrator Iain Stirling made the official announcement Cierra had departed, telling viewers 15 minutes in: "Welcome back to Love Island USA, Cierra has left the villa due to a personal situation, leaving Nic [Vansteenberghe] officially single." Earlier last week Love Island USA viewers uncovered a social media post by Ortega in which she spoke about the cosmetic work she had done, and made a racial slur towards the Asian community while referencing her eyes. Following the discovery of this slur, Love Island USA viewers took to social media demading Ortega be removed from the villa. While Cierra has not addressed the comments herself since leaving the Villa, her parents have responded to her removal. Writing on Cierra's Instagram Story, the pair acknowledged what had happened but also asked for compassion for their daughter who they were yet to see as she had not yet returned home. They said: "As Cierra's parents, this has been one of the most painful weeks of our lives. We've seen the posts, the headlines, the hurt and the hate. And while Cierra hasn't seen any of it yet, we have. And so have the people who lover her. "We're not here to justify or ignore what's surface. We understand why people upset and we know accountability matters. But what's happening online right now now has gone far beyond that. "The treats. The cruel messages. The attacks on her family, her friends, even her supporters, it's heartbreaking. It's uncalled for. And no one deserves that kind of hate, no matter what mistake they've made. "While Cierra is not in the Villa anymore, she is still away. She's hasn't had the chance to process of this or speak for herself. But we know our daughter. We know her heart. And when she returns, we believe she'l face this with honesty, growth and grace. "While she'll always be our little girl, she's also a woman, one who will take responsibility in her own time and her own voice. Until then, we're simply asking for compassion. For patience. For basic human decency. Not just for her, but for everyone caught in the middle of this. Thank you to those who've continued to show love, even when it's not easy. With love, her family." Cierra is the second Love Island USA contestant to be removed this series following unearthing of racial slurs. Earlier in the series Yulissa Escobar was removed from the Villa in the second episode after it was discovered she had repeatedly used the N-word during a podcast interview prior to appearing on the show. Since her departure she has apologised for her actions. Love Island USA continues on Peacock
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
What did Cierra Ortega exactly say? Racism row blows up after Love Island villa exit
Cierra Ortega was removed from the Love Island Season 7's villa on Sunday after her racist social media posts surfaced this week, sparking a massive fan backlash. The 25-year-old content creator from Phoenix allegedly used an anti-Asian slur in 2015 and 2020 posts. In the latest episode of the reality show, host Iain Stirling said that Cierra 'left the villa due to a personal reason'. He further let her season-long partner Nic Vansteenberghe discuss his feelings and explore options. Cierra Ortega was removed from the Love Island Villa on Sunday(X) What did Cierra Ortega exactly say? In a resurfaced 2015 Instagram story, Ortega could be seen writing 'Still ch**kin' at the top', referring to her smile. The term, a derogatory anti-Asian slur, was used casually while discussing her appearance. Read More: Love Island USA Season 7: TJ Palma's elimination sparks outrage as fans call show 'loveless' A 2020 TikTok video included: 'I can also be a little ch**ky when I laugh/smile so I love getting a mini brow lift', the same slur to describe her facial features in the context of Botox treatments. The posts led to Ortega losing nearly 200,000 Instagram followers in 48 hours, as fans expressed outrage on X and TikTok. 'Cierra has been saying the same slur for YEARS,' one person pointed out on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. Some fans also compared her case to Yulissa Escobar's exit for using the N-word. After crisis meetings, producers removed Cierra Ortega. A production insider told The US Sun, 'This kind of language is unacceptable… We had no choice but to act." Host Ariana Madix addressed accusations of silence, commenting on Instagram, 'Not silent. You don't know what you're talking about." Ortega's exit left Nic Vansteenberghe single, prompting him to stay and pursue Olandria Carthen, with whom he had a prior connection. The upcoming Casa Amor twist may shift dynamics, with Nic at risk of elimination if he fails to recouple.
Cosmopolitan
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Emma Silverton: Love Island's latest rumoured bombshell has a Jack Grealish connection
We're nearly a week into Love Island and already we've had three iconic bombshells, but are you ready for another one to be added to the list? Well get ready as there's another rumoured bombshell headed our way, and this time, she's got a footballer connection - meet Emma Silverton. Late last night The Sun reported model Emma Silverton is set to be joining the Love Island Villa. A source told the publication: "Emma is an absolute showstopper and is lots of fun so will make a terrific 'bombshell'. 'As always, bombshells are picked as the action unfolds to ensure the most tempting Islanders are chosen to suit each storyline.' Emma is reportedly set to be a late addition to the show, which makes sense given from the looks of her Instagram she appears to be somewhere in the North Atlantic. No literally, she's actually on a boat sailing in the ocean rn according to her Insta Stories. Emma was spotted heading out of Chiltern Firehouse at the same time as footballer Jack Grealish back in February this year. However, the Manchester City player made it clear to paps the pair were not together, shouting at photographers: "She's not with me." So apart from her run in with Grealish, what else is there to know about Emma? Well she's a model and has walked in shows for brands such as Alexander McQueen (her literal first show), Shiatzy Chen, Byblos, Comme des Garçons, Peter Pilotto and Jasper Conran. Speaking to Flaunt about modelling, Emma said her favourite thing about her job is: "The abundance of life it has given me and being able to travel the world and meet inspiring, passionate and creative people." She also revealed her guilty pleasure was La Croix and the Avatar movie soundtrack. According to The Sun, Emma also used to work as a hostess at Chiltern Firehouse and she has just over 12,000 followers on Instagram, which has the handle of @emmathenoodle, because as she puts it "I can dance like a noodle" . Ok we need to see this woman in the Villa. Want even more Love Island gossip? Watch Harriett Blackmore and Catherine Agbaje chat all things Love Island here. Love Island continues on ITV2 and ITVX at 9pm tonight
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island fans brand Maya Jama ‘sexier than ever' in sheer skirt as she delivers huge twist
LOVE Island host Maya Jama left viewers stunned when she emerged on the hit show this evening. Making an entrance for the first episode of this summer 's series, Maya, 30, looked amazing as she stomped her way into the Love Island villa for a second time. 5 5 5 Rocking a rather sheer ensemble, the former Glow Up host left little to the imagination as she put her sensational figure on display. Maya could be seen rocking a corset-style dress with an all-black bodice. The skirt of the garment was completely sheer and made from a mesh fabric. At the top of where the sheer skirt started, there were embroidered yellow flowers and greenery. Maya wore her raven locks down and in a sleek and straight style. "Maya looks too good in that dress," said one person on X. And a third said: "maya is actually stunning i cannot deal." At the start of the programme, Maya delivered a shocking twist. Speaking to the new girls at the start of the episode: Shakira, Meg, Alima, Sophie, Megan and Helena, Maya shared the twist. Watch the moment shocked Love Island girls find out about show's big first episode twist While delivering this twist, Maya donned a different look. At the start of tonight's episode, she wore a fitted floral number that had a plunging round neckline. "This year things are slightly different," she told the girls. "You've told me what your type on paper is, but does that match your ideal man in reality?" she asked. 5 5 As the nervous girls lined up, Maya explained: 'Girls, in front of you there are six love hearts. "Each boy has given me their dating profile which is written on each of these hearts - shall we have a look at what these boys have to offer?' On the boards the girls see descriptions for this year's boys: Ben, Dejon, Harry, Conor, Blu and Tommy. And in a huge twist - the girls were told they had to decide who they'd like to couple up with based on these key stats with the boys' name, age, job and a headline. After making an entrance, Maya made a shock return later in the evening. Upon her return, Maya delivered a huge bombshell. Her bombshell was that a bombshell was arriving. American beauty Toni - who is the first ever bombshell from the United States - then arrived. The couples are stunned as Toni says: "Good Evening UK! Surprise!" They quickly worked out she is American and on being the first American bombshell Toni says: "Lucky girl, aren't I?" Maya then explained that Toni was to immediately steal a boy. Toni then stole Ben, meaning Shakira was left single and vulnerable. Love Island 2025 full lineup Harry Cooksley: A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare. Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition. Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart. Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. Ben Hullbra: A model ready to make waves. Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins. Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. Aaron Buckett: A towering 6'5' personal trainer. Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro Antonia Laites: Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. Rose Selway: Beauty salon owner from Devon who runs 12 aesthetics clinics, boasting a famous clientele including former Love Islanders Departures:
