‘Love Island USA’ Contestant Yulissa Escobar Speaks Out After Departing Season 7: “I Am Sorry”

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Yulissa Escobar, a participant in Love Island USA‘s seventh season, is speaking out about her exit from the Peacock show.

In episode two on Wednesday evening, viewers found out that Yulissa departed the villa when series host Ian Stirling mentioned around the 18-minute mark, “Yulissa has left the villa.” The reason for her departure remained unclear at that time, but it occurred shortly following the resurgence of clips showing her using racial slurs online.

Initially, I’d like to express my regret for employing a term I had no business using. Previously recorded podcast segments have been brought back into light, and I feel compelled to address the matter openly. In those recordings, I utilized a word that I should never have used – a racial slur. At the time, I was unaware of its gravity, the history, or the pain it carries. I did not intend to offend or hurt anyone, but I now understand that good intentions do not erase the consequences. The impact of that word is undeniable; it’s connected to generations of suffering, and it does not belong to me to use.

At the given time, a representative of Peacock provided a response to The Hollywood Reporter that mirrored Stirling’s statement.

At that point, I was merely chatting without much thought or analysis about what I was expressing. However, that doesn’t make it any less incorrect. To be clear, I wasn’t aware of the error at the time, but I am now. I’ve taken the time to ponder, educate myself, and grow from that experience.

Following the announcement of the cast for season seven of “Love Island USA,” which aired on Tuesday, Escobar encountered criticism on social media as old podcast recordings emerged where she apparently used racial slurs, including the N-word several times. These clips were obtained by TMZ.

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After the cast for the seventh season of “Love Island USA” was unveiled before its Tuesday night debut, Escobar found herself under fire on social media due to resurfaced podcast clips where she seemed to use racial slurs, with the N-word being repeatedly used in these clips. These clips were obtained by TMZ.

Escobar hadn’t addressed the criticism yet, since she was at the villa which prohibits personal mobile devices.

She ended by expressing understanding and apologies to anyone feeling let down or hurt: “I’m truly sorry.

Season seven of the reality dating series “Love Island USA” is now available for streaming on Peacock, featuring Ariana Madix as the host. The show follows a group of single individuals seeking love in an idyllic Fijian villa. As they progress, these participants will pair up to confront fresh, adrenaline-pumping challenges and unexpected twists more intense than ever before. Temptations increase and turmoil erupts as new ‘bombshells’ appear, compelling the Islanders to choose whether to stay with their current partners or reconnect with someone new, according to the show’s description.

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2025-06-07 00:54