After the season seven Love Island USA cast was revealed last week, Escobar has faced backlash on social media after podcast clips resurfaced of her using racial slurs. In clips obtained by TMZ, she is reportedly heard saying the N-word multiple times.

The shows swift decision to boot Yulissa Escobar speaks volumes, as the show has been championed for its inclusivity of participants. Last season, social influencers and reality stars Serena Page and Kordell Beckham made show history as the first Black couple to win the U.S.A. series.