5 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Netizens react as ‘Love Island USA' season 7 contestant Yulissa Escobar exits show amid racist clips backlash
Yulissa Escobar has unexpectedly left Love Island USA Season 7 shortly after the series' second episode. The reason behind her departure has not been officially revealed, but the timing follows the resurfacing of clips in which she reportedly uses racial slurs.
In episode two, series narrator Ian Stirling made a brief announcement about 18 minutes in, saying, 'Yulissa has left the villa.' Escobar had been coupled up with Ace Greene, but Stirling also mentioned that Greene was now single.
While Peacock has yet to comment on the situation, the controversy surrounding Escobar began shortly after the season seven cast was announced. Clips from a podcast, which were obtained by TMZ, show Escobar allegedly using the N-word multiple times. The backlash was swift on social media, with many calling for accountability.
Escobar has not yet responded to the allegations as she remains in the villa, where contestants are not allowed to have personal phones.
Fans have expressed mixed reactions on social media, with some celebrating her exit, while others criticise the producers for allowing such behaviour to continue on the show. One user on X questioned, 'How did TikTok do more of a background check on that Yulissa girl than the Love Island producers?'
How did tik tok do more of a background check on that Yulissa girl than the Love Island producers? — NIY (@niylanique) June 5, 2025
love island producers waking up Yulissa in the middle of the night to evict her ass #LoveIslandUSA — simi (@simisuckss) June 5, 2025
They didn't even make up a family emergency or illness, just 'Yulissa has left the Villa.' #LoveIslandUSA — Kayla Joy 💜👸🏾 (@ThatsSoKB) June 5, 2025
I wasn't even going to watch the new love island episode tonight because I am so tired then I found out yulissa left so I turned it on — ang ❀ (@readsbyang) June 5, 2025
Seeing yulissa leave but remembering Austin is still there #LoveIslandUSA — alfeó (@alfredosauce28) June 5, 2025
'Yulissa has left the villa' and we cheered!! #LoveIslandUSA #LoveIsland — mia | Hit me hard and soft aoty| (@sumtocryabt) June 5, 2025
As the season progresses, the remaining cast members include Chelley Bissainthe, Huda Mustafa, Belle-A Walker, and Olandria Carthen, with further drama likely as new bombshells enter the villa. The show, hosted by Ariana Madix, is available for streaming on Peacock.
