We are only one episode into Love Island Usa Season 7 and already there is a contestant who might get removed from the show very soon. Fans of Love Island have called out a new Islander named Yulissa Escobar for using a very hurtful word. To be clear, this did not happen on the show itself. Peacock has not gotten that wild. Her comments happened during two separate podcast appearances. Clips of these moments are now going around online, and the situation has Love Island fans very angry.
Season 7 of Love Island USA started on Tuesday, June 3. In the days before the show aired, fans somehow found old clips of Yulissa on a podcast. In these clips, she uses the N-word a total of three times. The videos show her casually using the word when talking about some boyfriend problems she had. This kind of discovery before a show even fully launches can cause big issues for a new cast member.
As soon as these clips started circulating, Yulissa’s Instagram comments were filled with angry messages from fans. If you do not believe me, just take a quick look at her cast announcement on the show’s official Instagram account. There are hundreds of comments from people promising to use the Love Island USA app to vote this woman out of the Villa. This shows how quickly fans react to these kinds of situations. It also shows the power they feel they have in deciding who stays and who goes.
Love Island USA Fans React Strongly To Yulissa's Past Comments, Demanding ActionThe Online Community Is Ready To Vote Out The Controversial Islander From The Villa
"America this is your chance to finally getting the voting right," one fan wrote. Another person added, "Get her out of my villa." TMZ also reported that Yulissa has been getting a lot of angry messages on her personal Instagram. She is probably too busy looking for love in the Villa to know about it. However, one of her friends has been on Instagram trying to defend Yulissa’s use of the word. "lol… y’all act like you never said the N word before, stop being so fcking sensitive," Yulissa’s friend Maria commented. This defense has not gone over well with fans either. It only seems to add to the anger.
This is not the first time an Islander has been caught using anti-Black words. In Season 6, Hannah Smith got into trouble outside a Gracie Abrams concert. She had a racially-charged tantrum and threatened a police officer. It seems like the show producers might need to do better background checks on their cast members. Or perhaps they are not looking hard enough. Fans are asking if the producers even do background checks at all, especially since this is not an isolated incident.
One Redditor commented "Someone got sloppy doing their background checks or they didn't care in Trump’s America…" Another person slammed her actions as "weirdo behavior." Someone else shared that it "seems crazy that they didn’t find this when it took someone on Reddit only a few days to find this. So they don’t look into the people they cast and/or choose to cast racists." These comments highlight how quickly social media users can find information. It puts pressure on TV shows to be more careful with their casting choices.
There is also talk online about Yulissa’s political views. Some fans on X are saying they will do everything they can to get Yulissa removed. This is not just because of the hurtful language. It is also because of her clear support for President Trump. This mix of issues is making the situation even more complicated for Yulissa. It shows that public figures, even reality TV stars, face close scrutiny over their past actions and beliefs. The online world makes it hard to hide anything for long.
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Love Island USA Aims For Romance, But Often Gets Tangled In Off-Screen Drama
How The Show's Focus On Finding Connections Clashes With Real-World Controversies
Love Island USA is all about finding love and connection in a Fiji Villa. The show follows a group of singles, known as Islanders. They are looking for romantic partners and a chance to win a big cash prize of $100,000. Contestants have to compete in challenges that test their relationships. They also have to deal with new people, called "bombshells," who can shake up existing couples. Ariana Madix from Vanderpump Rules and Dancing with the Stars is back as the host for her second year. She wants to see "girl power" on Season 7. This controversy with Yulissa definitely puts a shadow over those intentions.
The show tries to create a fun, dramatic environment where people fall in love. But when something this serious happens off-screen, it changes the mood. It forces viewers to think about the people involved beyond just their on-screen personalities. It also raises questions about what message the show wants to send. Is it truly about finding love, or is it more about finding people who will create the most drama, even if it comes from problematic pasts?
It is important to remember that when the N-word is used by people who are not Black, it causes a lot of pain. Many African-Americans find it very offensive. While Yulissa’s background is not fully clear, she does not seem to identify as Black. This makes her use of the word especially hurtful to many viewers. The Mirror US even reached out to Yulissa for her comments on the situation, showing how widely this issue has been reported.
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What Does This Mean For Yulissa's Time In The Love Island Villa?
Considering The Impact of Fan Voting And Public Opinion On Her Journey
Yulissa is already deep in "Love Island" mode since cameras started rolling days before the premiere. This means she is likely unaware of the huge backlash waiting for her outside the Villa. Her friends or family seem to be managing her Instagram comments to try and control the damage. But once she leaves the show, or if the producers decide to step in, she will have to face the music. It is a tough spot to be in, and it makes her journey on the show feel very different from other Islanders.
The fan voting system on Love Island USA is a powerful tool. Viewers use it to choose their favorite couples and decide who to send home. This means Yulissa’s future on the show could be very short. Fans are clearly motivated to use their votes to make a statement. This is not just about finding love for Yulissa. It is about accountability for her past actions. It puts pressure on the show to react to public opinion.
It will be interesting to see how this situation unfolds. Will Love Island USA producers address the controversy directly? Will Yulissa get voted off quickly by angry fans? Or will the show somehow try to navigate this stormy start? No matter what happens, Yulissa Escobar’s entry into the Villa has already caused a major stir. It has set a dramatic tone for Season 7 before it even really begins for many viewers. The show’s core idea of romance and fun is being tested by this serious off-screen issue.