Cierra Ortega abruptly left the villa on the July 6 episode of "Love Island USA" Season 7. Here's what Cierra said and why ...

Peacock has not clarified why Ortega left the show, but her exit occurred amid online controversy over posts she allegedly ...

Following her shocking exit, Love Island USA’s Cierra Ortega had a surprisingly supportive reaction to Nic and Olandria's ...

Cierra Ortega's parents seemingly broke their silence on the racism controversy that led to her 'Love Island USA' exit ...

Ortega's family wrote that she has been receiving threats and "cruel messages" since the past comments came to light ...

Love Island has a knack for slipping islanders in and out without causing commotion within the villa. And the latest person ...

Love Island USA' contestant Cierra Ortega is exiting the show after social media posts containing a racial slur resurfaced on social media, sparking online backlash.

Cierra's family commented on the situation on Cierra's Instagram account. "We're not here to justify or ignore what's surfaced," the Instagram story from her account @cierra.ortega on July 6 states.

Cierra Ortega, a contestant on this summer’s season of Love Island USA, has left the villa just one week before the reality ...

This journey didn’t end the way I hoped, but there was real connection, love, and growth in these moments,” she wrote ...

Ortega's sudden departure came days after "Love Island USA" viewers resurfaced some of her old social media posts.

The statement from Ortega’s family concluded with a “thank you” to those continuing to show love and support amid the scandal. Ben Symons/Peacock via Getty Cierra Ortega ...