Cierra Ortega exits "Love Island USA" after racist social media posts resurface, with her family issuing a statement asking for compassion during the controversy.

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Cierra Ortega, a former contestant on season 7 of “Love Island USA,” has spoken out after abruptly leaving the show when multiple of her using a racial slur resurfaced online. Ortega, who audiences learned had left the show on Sunday, July 6, took accountability for using the offensive term in an Instagram video posted Wednesday, July 9.

Love Island USA” star Cierra Ortega made an abrupt exit from the Peacock reality series after posts of her using a racial slur aimed at Chinese people.

Cierra is no longer appearing on "Love Island" amid backlash over racist social media posts, thus leaving Nick alone in the villa.

Fellow contestant Belle-A Walker spoke out following Ortega’s exit, writing in an Instagram story Sunday that she is “deeply appreciative of the Love Island USA producers for taking a stand and making it clear that racism of any kind is not tolerated.”

Ex-Love Island USA participant Cierra Ortega has given a second public statement after facing heavy criticism for a racist social media post that resurfaced. This issue came up while she took part in Season 7 of the popular dating show leading to her official exit from the villa due to a "personal situation."