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Black America Web
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Love Island USA Season 7 Finale: Amaya and Bryan Crowned Champions
Source: Love Island USA, as Season 7's finale delivered all the romance and suspense fans could hope for on Peacock. After a summer filled with new connections, passionate showdowns, and dramatic exits, it was Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales who walked away as America's favorite couple—securing both bragging rights and the coveted $100,000 cash prize. The path to the finale was anything but predictable, and the final four couples represented resilience, chemistry, and personal growth: Source: NBCUniversal Media / Peacock Amaya Espinal & Bryan Arenales – From their first coupling, Amaya and Bryan captured viewers' hearts with their genuine bond and unwavering support for one another. Despite temptations and twists in the villa, they navigated every challenge as a team, building trust that ultimately took them all the way to victory. Source: NBCUniversal Media / Peacock Nic Vansteenberghe & Olandria Carthen – Fan favorites in their own right, Nic and Olandria weathered a rollercoaster of emotions. Their journey was marked by honesty and vulnerability, as they overcame early doubts and obstacles—emerging as the runners-up after earning huge support from the public. STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! Source: NBCUniversal Media / Peacock Iris Kendall & Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez – With a sparkling connection that sometimes flew under the radar, Iris and Pepe's romance blossomed in the second half of the season. Their steady and sincere partnership was lauded for maturity and heartfelt moments. Source: NBCUniversal Media / Peacock Huda Mustafa & Chris Seeley – The underdogs of the group, Huda and Chris charmed audiences with their playful banter and slow-burn affection. Their friendship-first approach turned into something deeper as the finale neared, earning them a well-deserved spot in the last four. The finale was packed with touching speeches, affectionate declarations, and the palpable tension of the final vote, with the winner revealed by show host Ariana Madix. Black America Web got in on the Love Island Season 7 fun with a live panel breaking down all of the highs and lows of the season. Check out the video here: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK . FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER . SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE . STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! HEAD TO THE HOMEPAGE SEE ALSO
UPI
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Cierra Ortega's parents seek 'compassion' after 'Love Island' firing
Cierra Ortega exited "Love Island USA" Season 7 in Sunday's episode after social media posts resurfaced of her allegedly using racial slurs. Photo by Ben Symons/Peacock July 7 (UPI) -- Cierra Ortega's parents are asking for compassion following her firing from Love Island USA. The television personality, 25, left the show after multiple social media posts resurfaced in which Ortega allegedly uses racial slurs. Her departure was announced during Sunday's episode, and her parents posted about the situation Sunday evening. "As Cierra's parents, this has been one of the most painful weeks of our lives," they wrote. "We've seen the posts, the headlines, the hurt and the hate. And while Cierra hasn't seen any of it yet, we have. And so have the people who love her." They continued, "We're not here to justify or ignore what's surfaced. We understand why people are upset, and we know accountability matters." Ortega's parents went on to address the "threats" and "cruel messages" she has received amid the backlash, calling it "heartbreaking" and "uncalled for." "And no one deserves that kind of hate, no matter what mistake they've made," they added. "While Cierra is not in the villa anymore, she is still away. She hasn't had the chance to process any of this or speak for herself. But we know our daughter. We know her heart. And when she returns, we believe she'll face this with honesty, growth and grace." They concluded by asking for "compassion" and "patience." Ortega paired up with Nic Vansteenberghe during Love Island Season 7, which premiered in June. Yulissa Escobar previously exited the season after it was discovered she used racial slurs during two podcast appearances.
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
What did Cierra Ortega exactly say? Racism row blows up after Love Island villa exit
Cierra Ortega was removed from the Love Island Season 7's villa on Sunday after her racist social media posts surfaced this week, sparking a massive fan backlash. The 25-year-old content creator from Phoenix allegedly used an anti-Asian slur in 2015 and 2020 posts. In the latest episode of the reality show, host Iain Stirling said that Cierra 'left the villa due to a personal reason'. He further let her season-long partner Nic Vansteenberghe discuss his feelings and explore options. Cierra Ortega was removed from the Love Island Villa on Sunday(X) What did Cierra Ortega exactly say? In a resurfaced 2015 Instagram story, Ortega could be seen writing 'Still ch**kin' at the top', referring to her smile. The term, a derogatory anti-Asian slur, was used casually while discussing her appearance. Read More: Love Island USA Season 7: TJ Palma's elimination sparks outrage as fans call show 'loveless' A 2020 TikTok video included: 'I can also be a little ch**ky when I laugh/smile so I love getting a mini brow lift', the same slur to describe her facial features in the context of Botox treatments. The posts led to Ortega losing nearly 200,000 Instagram followers in 48 hours, as fans expressed outrage on X and TikTok. 'Cierra has been saying the same slur for YEARS,' one person pointed out on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. Some fans also compared her case to Yulissa Escobar's exit for using the N-word. After crisis meetings, producers removed Cierra Ortega. A production insider told The US Sun, 'This kind of language is unacceptable… We had no choice but to act." Host Ariana Madix addressed accusations of silence, commenting on Instagram, 'Not silent. You don't know what you're talking about." Ortega's exit left Nic Vansteenberghe single, prompting him to stay and pursue Olandria Carthen, with whom he had a prior connection. The upcoming Casa Amor twist may shift dynamics, with Nic at risk of elimination if he fails to recouple.
Mint
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Will Cierra Ortega be fired from Love Island USA? Producers respond to resurfaced posts
You must be living under a rock if you haven't heard about Love Island USA Season 7 contestant Cierra Ortega and the controversy surrounding her. After multiple posts allegedly showing her making racial remarks went viral online, several fans took to social media to demand her removal from the show. It turns out that the team behind Love Island Season 7 is now planning to hold a meeting to decide Ortega's future on the reality series. A source from the production told The US Sun, 'Cierra is in deep trouble, that is for sure. This kind of word is unacceptable. It was a huge disappointment when we saw it. Everyone is very, very bothered and pissed about that.' An insider revealed that a meeting will be held to decide how to handle the situation. They also emphasized, 'It doesn't look great at all for Cierra as a lot of us want to take her out of the show as soon as possible.' The source also mentioned that racial slurs are completely unacceptable to the Love Island USA team. 'You can't use words like this, you can't use racial slurs, and we can't accept that, that is so is it possible to post something like this and not expect any consequences? We ask everyone to be respectful and to not use certain words, but we can't control what they did in the past,' the person added. Several alleged posts by Ortega featuring racial slurs resurfaced online. In one of them, she talked about getting Botox and how it helps her stop frowning when she's thinking or focusing. 'Botox isn't for everyone but I love it for me!!! I am incredibly expressive with my face and I catch myself frowning for no reason throughout the day when I'm focusing on something or thinking too hard lol,' Ortega wrote. However, she went on to make an insensitive comment aimed at Asians while describing her smile. 'I can also be a little c***** when I laugh/smile so I love getting a mini brow lift to open up my eyes and get that snatched look,' Ortega added. Soon after the posts went viral, Love Island USA Season 7 fans began posting against the contestant and demanded her removal from the show. Will she be removed? Well, only time will tell. Cierra Ortega is facing backlash after several alleged social media posts resurfaced, showing her using racial slurs. In one post, Cierra Ortega described her smile using a racial slur towards Asians while talking about getting Botox and a mini brow lift. Yes, a source from Love Island USA confirmed that a meeting will be held to decide Cierra's future. While nothing is official yet, an insider said it "doesn't look great" for Ortega, and many within the production team are in favour of removing her from the show.
UPI
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: 'Love Island USA' unveils Season 7 cast
May 29 (UPI) -- Peacock is introducing the cast of Love Island Season 7, which premieres June 3. The 10 new singles include Ace Greene, Austin Shepard, Belle-A Walker, Chelley Bissainthe, Huda Mustafa, Jeremiah Brown, Nicolas Vansteenberghe, Olandria Carthen, Taylor Williams and Yulissa Escobar. "I've always been a more emotional type of guy," said Brown in a promotional video released Thursday. "Like so I really don't care if I cry in front of you." "I'm tired of going on stupid dates," Mustafa said. "Love Island, find me a man!" An after-show, Love Island Aftersun, will air weekly starting June 7, a press release states. "Temptations will rise and drama will ensue as Islanders face brand new couples' challenges, jaw-dropping twists and turns and even a few surprise guests in the vibrant Fiji villa," an official synopsis says. "Once again, viewers will be able to vote for their favorite couples via the Love Island USA app to determine which Islanders will recouple, who will remain in the villa, and who goes home heartbroken." Vanderpump Rules alum Ariana Madix returns to host, with comedian Iain Stirling as narrator.
