The parents of "Love Island USA" star Cierra Ortega addressed their daughter's alleged racist comments that have resurfaced in recent days on social media.

Cierra's departure follows that of fellow islander Yulissa Escobar, who left the show after videos of her using a racial slur on a podcast in 2021 re-emerged. Yulissa later apologised, saying on Instagram she used the offensive term "ignorantly, not fully understanding the weight, history, or pain behind it".