"Love Island USA" star Cierra Ortega is speaking out after her exit from the show earlier this week amid allegations of racism. The reality star faced backlash from "Love Island" fans over resurfaced past posts on a social media account belonging to her that allegedly used a derogatory term against the Asian community.

Former "Love Island USA" reality contestant Cierra Ortega used her social media platform to apologize for her use of an anti-Asian slur. NBC News' Shaquille Brewster explains how Ortega was abruptly removed from the viral show just a week before the finale.

Peacock has not clarified why Ortega left the show, but her exit occurred amid online controversy over posts she allegedly made that included a derogatory term for Chinese people.