Cierra Ortega and Yulissa Escobar have now both been removed from the Peacock villa due to racism controversies.

Ortega's family wrote that she has been receiving threats and "cruel messages" since the past comments came to light

Cierra Ortega's parents have broken their silence following their daughter's sudden exit from Love Island USA. Newsweek reached out to Ortega's representative via email for comment on Monday.