Cierra Ortega Displays on ‘Love Island USA’ Journey After Present Exit

Cierra Ortega is sharing reminiscences and exhibiting love after her sudden exit from “Love Island USA,” following a racism controversy that reduce her time on the present brief.

Cierra took to Instagram on Saturday to replicate on her expertise — and gave her blessing to ex-partner Nic Vansteenberghe and his new connection, Olandria Carthen writing … “Individuals, moments, and reminiscences 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 best way she hoped however says she felt there was actual connection, love and progress. “There’s nonetheless a lot extra rising to do — and for that, I’ll at all times 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’re two individuals I care deeply for and completely adore,” she stated. “I’ve at all times wished nothing however happiness for every of them on this expertise. That has by no means and can by no means 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.

Days later, she posted a candid video on Instagram addressing the state of affairs head-on. “I’m not the sufferer within the state of affairs. Whereas I used to be within the villa, there have been some posts that resurfaced from my previous the place I used to be very naively utilizing an extremely offensive and derogatory time period.”