‘love island usa’ cierra ortega
Shares snaps from the present
‘Reminiscences I’ll Cherish Perpetually’
Revealed
Cierra Ortega is sharing recollections and exhibiting love after her surprising exit from “Love Island USA,” following a racism controversy that minimize her time on the present quick.
Cierra took to Instagram on Saturday to mirror on her expertise — and gave her blessing to ex-partner Nic Vansteenberghe and his new connection, Olandria Carthen writing … “Folks, moments, and recollections I’ll cherish eternally, she captioned a carousel of pictures that includes her fellow Islanders.
She continued by saying her journey on the present did not finish the way in which she hoped however says she felt there was actual connection, love and progress. “There’s still so much more growing to do — and for that, I’ll always be grateful,” she wrote.
Cierra had form phrases for Nic and Olandria, who’ve emerged as one of many present’s strongest {couples} heading into the finale. “To the #nicolandria nation — they are two people I care deeply for and absolutely adore,” she stated. “I’ve always wanted nothing but happiness for each of them in this experience. That has never and will never change.”
Earlier this month, Cierra’s journey was derailed after followers found resurfaced posts from her social media that contained a racial slur. Whereas she was nonetheless within the villa and unaware of the backlash, producers made the choice to take away her from the present.
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Days later, she posted a candid video on Instagram addressing the scenario head-on. “I am not the victim in the situation. While I was in the villa, there were some posts that resurfaced from my past where I was very naively using an incredibly offensive and derogatory term.”
Cierra particularly apologized to the Asian group, saying, “I am deeply, truly, honestly so sorry.” She went on to assert she was unaware of the historic weight and that means of the slur.
