Love Island USA fans were shocked during the second episode of Season 7 when contestant Yulissa Escobar was removed from the villa. The reason for her exit was not explicitly explained on the show, with series narrator Iain Stirling simply announcing, “Yulissa has left the villa” around the 18-minute mark of the episode. It remains unclear whether Escobar was removed during the night or if the editors chose to cut her out of the episode altogether.
Escobar faced intense backlash online after podcast clips resurfaced in which she used racial slurs, specifically the N-word, while discussing past relationships. The clips, which were obtained by TMZ, quickly spread across social media, leading to a wave of criticism directed at the contestant. Fans expressed their outrage by flooding her Instagram with comments and vowing to vote her off the island once the opportunity arose through the Love Island app. As of now, Escobar has not publicly addressed the backlash.
In addition to Escobar’s controversial exit, another contestant, Austin Shepard, had his digital footprint exposed prior to the season premiere. Screenshots of Shepard’s alleged TikTok likes, which included posts supporting former President Donald Trump, were shared online. Despite this revelation, Shepard remains part of the cast.
The current lineup of contestants on Love Island USA includes Chelley Bissainthe, Huda Mustafa, Belle-A Walker, Olandria Carthen, Ace Greene, Taylor Williams, Nicolas Vansteenberghe, and Jeremiah Brown. New bombshells Cierra Ortega and Charlie Georgiou entered the villa on the first night, adding a fresh dynamic to the show. Former Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix returned as the host for the seventh season.
The latest season of Love Island USA premiered on June 3 on Peacock, although fans had to endure a nearly 45-minute delay due to technical issues. Despite the initial setback, viewers were introduced to the 10 singles competing for a chance to win the $100,000 cash prize and hopefully find love on the island.
For those who can’t get enough of the drama, Love Island USA is currently available for streaming on Peacock. Don’t miss out on the excitement and romance unfolding in the villa as the contestants navigate relationships and challenges in pursuit of love and the grand prize.
