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.”

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

Cierra Ortega and Yulissa Escobar have now both been removed from the Peacock villa due to racism controversies.