Nic and Olandria and Taylor and Casa Amor bombshell Clarke Carraway, with whom he had just closed things off, were the bottom two couples in the July 8 episode of Love Island USA,

After Zak Srakaew was dumped from "Love Island USA," he took to TikTok live to reveal what producers told the cast when Cierra Ortega left the show.

"I want to first start by addressing not just anyone that I have hurt or deeply offended, but most importantly, the entire Asian community. I am deeply, truly, honestly, so sorry," she said in a lengthy video.

"Love Island USA" star Cierra Ortega is speaking out after her exit from the show earlier this week amid allegations of racism. The reality star faced backlash from "Love Island" fans over resurfaced past posts on a social media account belonging to her that allegedly used a derogatory term against the Asian community.

Taylor Williams spoke with Variety about his relationship with Carraway and Carthern, Jeremiah's elimination, his friendships with the men and more.

Jeremiah Brown asked his 2 million TikTok followers what to do after being voted off the hit series. The answer has him, and his fans, reading “The Song of Achilles.”

Contestants Yulissa Escobar and Cierra Ortega were removed from 'Love Island USA' for past use of racial slurs.

Former “Love Island USA” contestant Cierra Ortega has released a video on TikTok apologizing for previously using a racial slur against Asian people.

‘Love Island: USA’ Bombshell Admits She Was a ‘Last-Minute’ Addition: ‘They Flew Me Home’ first appeared on Parade on Jul 11, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared.