How production told the Love Island USA contestants about Cierra Ortega's removal
The show's narrator stated Ortega left due to a 'personal situation', while producers informed contestants she had 'broken some of the policies of our guidelines'.
Fellow contestant Zak Srakaew explained that islanders were given limited information regarding Ortega's sudden departure.
Ortega's exit left her partner, Nic Vansteenberghe, single, though he has since recoupled with another contestant.
Ortega's parents have issued a statement on her behalf, acknowledging the upset caused by the posts and asking for 'compassion' amid the backlash.
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