Love Island USA removes Vasana Montgomery over slur videos

May 30, 2026

Peacock's Love Island USA has dismissed 25-year-old cast member Vasana Montgomery from Season 8 after videos surfaced of her using the n-word. The decision comes just two days after the network announced its cast for the season, which premieres June 2.

The reality dating series has now removed an islander for the same reason for the second consecutive year. Last season, Yulissa Escobar was removed during the second episode following similar videos, while Cierra Ortega later exited after using a racist term for Asian people.

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Initial reactions on X support the swift removal of Vasana Montgomery for using the n-word, with users praising the show's decision on brand safety and quick action; some share comments from prior contestants and Vasana's own response.

Love Island USA cut Vasana Montgomery fast.

Old videos of her using the n-word surfaced. The show prioritizes brand safety over second chances.

— hbb (@BIGBULLapp) May 30, 2026

@loveislandusa as it should be. Thanks @TMZ for the #exclusive

'Love Island USA' Vasana Montgomery Removed From Villa After Allegedly Using N-Word https://t.co/A6jFWpsk7J via @TMZ

— sonja 🇨🇦 (@SonjaBon1) May 31, 2026

Love island doesn’t play they removed vasana so fast 😭😭 #loveisland pic.twitter.com/GUI3sPj5an

— chuchi✨ (@_Ajagee) May 31, 2026

Yulissa Escobar from Love Island USA Season 7 shares a comment on Vasana Montgomery being removed from the Vila.

"Yo yall niggas is trippin 😂" pic.twitter.com/aeLf5n9tct

— Rye (@Hereforfoodtbh) May 31, 2026

Vasana Montgomery was removed from the show after videos surfaced of her using the n-word.????????????#LoveIslandUSA pic.twitter.com/0QCqPH2SNZ

— Phina United ❤️💜☂️ (@Phina_Perfect) May 30, 2026

Sources

• https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/love-island-usa-vasana-montgomery-n-word-1236763251/
• https://www.wesmirch.com/260530/p9
• https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/30/love-island-vasana-montgomery/