Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVasana Montgomery was removed from the cast of Love Island USA days before its season premiere. Her removal was due to resurfaced videos from her teenage years showing her using a racial slur. Montgomery issued a public apology on Instagram, expressing embarrassment and taking full responsibility for her past words. She stated that she has since grown, educated herself and understands the impact of her language. This is the second consecutive year islanders have been removed from the show for using racial slurs, highlighting a recurring issue. In fullLove Island USA contestant breaks silence after being cut from series due to racial slur postsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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Fans also pointed out that Season 8 originally appeared set to feature 12 Islanders, including Montgomery.