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Participants of the show Love Island USA were announced on May 28.
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Contestant Vasana Montgomery was eliminated from the show two days after the lineup was announced after fans discovered videos online of her allegedly using the N-word.
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The creators of the series have not yet made an official statement regarding Vasana's removal from the project.
One of the participants of the 8th season of the reality show Love Island USA left the villa well before the premiere. On May 28, it was announced that Vasana Montgomery would be one of the women joining the cast for the upcoming season, but a few days later she was dropped from the show after videos surfaced online of her allegedly using a racist slur, as confirmed by Us Weekly May 30th.
According to data Us Weekly , In one video, Vasana "supposedly lip-syncs to a song containing an offensive slur," and in a second video, he allegedly "says 'knock-knock, nigga,' while playing an arcade game." The videos sparked an outcry among fans online, who later demanded Vasana's removal from the program.
This is not the first time that the show Love Island USA The show has been plagued by contestants' use of offensive language. Last season, fans discovered a social media post from 2024, allegedly from Sierra Ortega, in which she discussed her cosmetic procedures, using a racial slur against the Asian community when referring to her eyes. Prior to Sierra's elimination, Yulisa Escobar was eliminated in the second episode for repeatedly using the N-word in a podcast interview before her appearance.
Representatives Love Island USA hasn't yet made an official statement regarding Vasana's elimination from the show, but before the cast announcement, they urged fans to maintain a safe space within the community. "There's a positive vibe in the Villa, and this community is one too," they said in a statement on May 27. "We love seeing your reactions, opinions, and discussions, but everyone deserves to feel safe and respected. This is a place for fun, not negativity—so be kind, be positive, and remember: it's LOVE Island!"«
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