Love Island USA Axes Vasana Montgomery for N‑Word
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- Vasana Montgomery was dismissed from Love Island USA after privately owned videos surfaced showing her using the N‑word; the footage was not publicly available before the decision.
- Love Island USA has removed a contestant for racist remarks for the second year in a row, following Yulissa Escobar’s departure after Season 7 for repeatedly using the N‑word.
- Cierra Ortega was also expelled from Season 7 after using an offensive slur against Asians, with the show’s narrator citing a “personal situation” and Ortega later issuing an accountability video.
- Peacock posted a PSA on the Love Island USA Instagram urging viewers to “keep it kind, keep it positive” shortly before the Season 8 premiere.
- Season 8 of Love Island USA, which follows a record‑breaking Season 7, premieres June 2 with daily episodes during premiere week (except Wednesdays) and a cast list that excludes Montgomery.
Why it matters: The dismissal removes Vasana Montgomery from the upcoming season, preserving the show’s brand image but also highlighting ongoing vetting challenges, as the videos were only discovered after casting. Peacock and the producers avoid backlash, while viewers see a reinforced commitment to anti‑racist standards.
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