Days before the Season 8 premiere of ‘Love Island USA,’ producers have officially dropped contestant Vasana Montgomery, 25, after footage surfaced of her allegedly using the N-word.
According to TMZ, sources in production for the Peacock series said videos surfaced online appearing to show the former Love Islander using a racial slur. Subsequently, Montgomery — who is from Beaverton, Oregon and has ancestry from Thailand and Laos — will no longer appear on the eighth season of the hit series.
In one of two videos that are going viral online, Montgomery appears to rap along to 6ix9ine’s verse on A Boogie Wit da Hoodie’s song “Swervin.” In the clip, Montgomery appears to repeatedly rap the n-word along with the Mexican and Puerto Rican rapper. Then, in a second clip, Montgomery allegedly said the n-word again while at an arcade with a friend.
According to TMZ, the videos only surfaced after ‘Love Island USA‘ producers announced the new season’s cast. Thus, this is why production didn’t pass up on Montgomery before casting her during the vetting process.
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Yulissa Escobar Exits Season 7 Of ‘Love Island’ Over Past Racial Comments
This situation marks the second year in a row that a USA contestant has been let go for racial comments. In June 2025, Yulissa Escobar left the villa a day after the Season 7 premiere amid backlash for a clip in which she repeatedly dropped the N-word. Escobar issued an apology after her departure. Since then, Escobar has backpedaled on social media, downplaying the severity of her actions. Before backtracking, she stated:
“First, I want to apologize for using a word I had no right in using. Podcast clips from years ago have recently resurfaced, and I want to address it directly. In those clips, I used a word I never should’ve used, a racial slur. I used it ignorantly, not fully understanding the weight, history, or pain behind it. I wasn’t trying to be offensive or harmful, but I recognize now that intention doesn’t excuse impact. And the impact of that word is real. It’s tied to generations of trauma, and it is not mine to use.
At the time, I was speaking casually in conversation, not thinking deeply or critically about what I was saying. But that doesn’t take away from how wrong it was. The truth is, I didn’t know better then, but I do now. I’ve taken the time to reflect, to learn, and to grow from that moment.
I’ve changed a lot since then, not just in how I speak, but in how I show up, how I carry myself, and how I honor the experiences of others. Growth means recognizing when you were wrong, even if it’s uncomfortable, and choosing to move forward with humility and accountability.
There have also been fake statements circulating, things written or said by others that don’t reflect me or my heart. I want to clarify that this is my voice and my words. I don’t need anyone to speak for me. I’m choosing to speak for myself because I take full ownership of my actions. Do not listen to the fake statements. This is my official statement. This is me, speaking directly to you. To those who are disappointed or offended, I understand and I apologize. I am sorry.”
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