Cierra Ortega's parents have released a public statement addressing her exit from Love Island USA Season 7 and the growing backlash.

Love Island USA Season 7 saw another dramatic exit as Cierra Ortega was removed from the villa. Her departure came after an old social media post resurfaced where she used a racial slur. The news was confirmed during Episode 30,

Cierra Ortega's abrupt departure in episode 30 of Love Island USA Season 7 has stirred a divided reaction online. Narrator Iain Stirling stated her exit was due to a "personal situation," but fans pointed to a resurfaced social media post where Ortega used a racial slur targeting Chinese people.