An Islander from Love Island USA season 7 shared whether she will be making a comeback at the reunion after being removed from the show. Love Island USA season 7 was filled with unforgettable moments and drama.
While many viewers were thrilled to see fan-favorite couple Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales take home the crown, they were also disappointed by the behavior of some Islanders. Two Islanders were removed from Love Island USA. Yulissa Escobar was eliminated early on due to previous video recordings of her using a racial slur.
Cierra Ortega was asked to leave the villa on Day 26 due to her previous use of a racial slur towards the Asian community. Now fans know whether she’s coming back for the reunion.
As the reunion day approaches, fans have been wondering if Cierra will join her fellow cast members. Cierra recently shared a four-part Q&A on TikTok addressing the possibility. She said, “At this time, I will not be at the reunion.” She also added, “I feel lighter knowing that my perspective, my thoughts, and my feelings, and my emotions [are] out there.”
Dressed in all black, Cierra expressed her readiness to move on and close this chapter of her life. She took accountability for her actions, acknowledging, “The experience did end negatively because of my own actions. That is something I’ll have to deal with.”
Reflecting on her time in the villa, she said, “The memories, the laughs, the people, and the things that happened inside the walls of that villa are something that I will hold onto forever. It’s something that no one can ever take away from me. I learned so much from it.”
What Cierra’s Absence From Love Island USA Reunion Means
Love Island USA Producers Want To Distance The Show From Controversies
Cierra entered the villa as a bombshell and was coupled up with Nic Vansteenberghe, leaving Belle-A Walker single. Cierra and Nic continued their relationship for several weeks, despite Cierra developing a strong connection with Elan Bibas.
However, on Day 26, Cierra had to leave the villa after the Love Island USA producers informed her about previous social media posts where she used a racial slur. Having been part of the show for over 20 days, Cierra was involved in various storylines and challenges, leading some viewers to hope she would join the reunion to share her perspective.
It’s unclear whether Cierra chose not to attend the reunion or if she was excluded by the show’s producers. It’s possible that she wasn’t extended an invitation. The show’s creators appear to value the reputation of Love Island USA. Despite the potential for Cierra’s presence at the reunion to draw in more viewers and stir up drama, it seems she was left off the guest list.
It appears that the producers want to distance the franchise from Cierra and focus on other plotlines from the season instead. While fans may be curious about Cierra and Nic’s relationship, their excitement seems to be more centered around Nic’s connection with Olandria Carthen.
Our Take On Cierra Not Participating In Love Island USA Reunion
Cierra Is Prepared To Leave This Experience Behind
Just as producers appear to be distancing themselves from Cierra, she seems ready to move on from the show too. Despite her controversial actions, she has gained a huge following on TikTok and Instagram, which will help in building her career as an influencer.
While Cierra still relies on her appearance on the show for content, she has the potential to create original content in the future. Those who were genuinely upset by Cierra using a racial slur will likely be relieved to hear that she will not be appearing in the Love Island USA season 7 reunion on August 25, 2025.
The Love Island USA season 7 reunion will stream Monday, August 25 at 9 p.m. EDT on Peacock.
Source: Cierra Ortega/TikTok