Cierra's departure follows that of fellow islander Yulissa Escobar, who left the show after videos of her using a racial slur on a podcast in 2021 re-emerged. Yulissa later apologised, saying on Instagram she used the offensive term "ignorantly, not fully understanding the weight, history, or pain behind it".

Cierra Ortega has silently exited the Love Island villa in Fiji, reported multiple outlets. She has lost followers on Instagram after her past, controversial remark went viral on social media.