Fellow contestant Belle-A Walker spoke out following Ortega’s exit, writing in an Instagram story Sunday that she is “deeply appreciative of the Love Island USA producers for taking a stand and making it clear that racism of any kind is not tolerated.”

Cierra Ortega and Yulissa Escobar have now both been removed from the Peacock villa due to racism controversies.

Cierra Ortega was removed from the Love Island USA villa following backlash over a social media post where she used a racial slur.