Published: 4 June 2026 at 06:21 Europe/London

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Vasana Montgomery, Love Island USA contestant, was axed after old videos surfaced of her using a racial slur — a moment she now deeply regrets. Speaking publicly, she admitted the clips were from her teenage years, acknowledged her growth since then, and took full responsibility for the harm caused. She apologized to anyone she hurt, stressing accountability without excusing past behavior — a moment echoing previous Love Island USA controversies, as the show had already warned fans to keep things respectful. Her removal came just after season eight premiered, underscoring the show’s zero-tolerance stance on hate speech.

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