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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Love Island USA's Cierra Ortega has apologised for old social media posts including a derogatory term for Chinese people, following her sudden removal from the hit TV show. In a video message, the 25-year-old content creator from Los Angeles said the post in question that led to her departure was made in 2024 and that a follower messaged her to explain that it was a slur.

Cierra Ortega was removed from the Love Island USA villa following backlash over a social media post where she used a racial slur.

Shortly after, outfielder Richie Bonomolo Jr. became the third Alabama played drafted, selected with the No. 224 overall pick in the seventh round by the New York Yankees, while pitcher Jonathan Stevens, who transferred from the program earlier this offseason after two years, went to the Minnesota Twins in the 16th round.

Brooklyn Nets center Drew Timme dropped 30 points in Sunday's summer league game against the Washington Wizards. Social media reacted accordingly.

Ariana Madix is not here for the hateful conversations on social media directed at Islanders from Love Island USA Season 7. During her latest appearance on Aftersun, Madix addressed the negative comments some of the Islanders from the Peacock series are getting on social media.

"We tell them to go through their social media to make sure there isn't a problem."

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