In a dramatic twist that’s rocking reality TV fans, Love Island USA Season 7 has just lost one of its most talked-about contestants, Yulissa Escobar, after old videos surfaced showing her making racist remarks.
The 24-year-old contestant, who entered the villa earlier this week as a “bombshell,” has been under intense scrutiny after several clips from her past started circulating on social media. In the now-viral videos, Yulissa is seen using racially insensitive language and making offensive jokes, sparking outrage among fans and fellow cast members.
According to sources close to the show, producers responded quickly after the backlash erupted online. Within hours, Yulissa was reportedly pulled aside by the production team and informed of the growing controversy. Not long after, she exited the show.
A spokesperson for Love Island USA released a brief statement:
“We take issues of racism and discrimination seriously. Upon learning about the videos, we began an immediate review and have taken appropriate action.”
Fans of the show took to Twitter and Instagram, both applauding the swift response and expressing disappointment over the casting process.
“Yulissa should’ve never made it past screening. This is unacceptable,” one user wrote. Another said, “Glad she’s out, but this should be a lesson to vet contestants better.”
So far, Yulissa has not made a public statement about her departure or the resurfaced videos, but many expect a response in the coming days as pressure mounts online.
This marks one of the most controversial exits in the show’s history, and it’s already sparking larger conversations about accountability in reality TV and how contestants are chosen.
Stay tuned—this drama is far from over.