Yulissa Escobar has abruptly departed Love Island USA just days after backlash erupted over resurfaced videos showing her using a racial slur. The reality show’s Wednesday night episode revealed her exit in a fleeting announcement, offering no context or follow-up, a move that has sparked widespread speculation and criticism online.
Narrator Iain Stirling casually noted her departure just 18 minutes into Season 7’s latest episode, with the rest of the episode continuing as if nothing had happened. None of the Islanders, including her recent partner Ace Greene, addressed her absence during the show’s recoupling segment.
While the show’s network, Peacock, has not issued an official statement, viewers quickly linked the timing of her departure to viral podcast clips that surfaced earlier in the week. In the videos, Escobar was allegedly heard using the N-word on two separate occasions.
Fans expressed mixed reactions, with many criticizing the show’s lack of transparency and its apparent effort to distance itself from the controversy without addressing it directly. Social media users joked about the “blink-and-you’ll-miss-it” announcement, suggesting producers acted swiftly to remove her and avoid further damage to the season’s integrity.
As Escobar was already filming in Fiji and without access to her phone, a friend attempted to defend her online, dismissing the backlash as overblown. The comment only intensified public criticism, with many insisting that Escobar must take responsibility for her actions.
Calls are now growing for Escobar to publicly address the controversy and apologize. For now, her sudden exit leaves more questions than answers.
