Overview

• On July 12 Ortega reflected on her truncated Love Island USA journey by sharing villa snapshots and noting the connections she made didn’t end the way she hoped.
• She issued a public apology to the Asian community for unknowingly using a racial slur and acknowledged that intent does not excuse ignorance.
• Ortega said she agreed that her removal from the villa was justified and credited the incident as a significant learning experience.
• In her Instagram post she expressed support for ex-partner Nic Vansteenberghe’s new relationship with Olandria Carthen and wished them happiness.
• The season 7 finale airs July 13 to reveal the winning couple, with Nic and Olandria among the contenders.