Overview

• Olandria Carthen told Huda Mustafa at the Aug. 25 reunion that Huda failed to speak up as racist posts targeted her, citing an image that pasted Olandria’s face onto George Floyd’s body.
• Huda apologized on the panel, said she should not have used the word “bully,” and explained she felt hurt by a video of castmates joking about her but has tried to move on.
• Chelley Bissainthe and Olandria said they unfollowed Huda on Instagram and are not in a place to remain friends, describing a loss of trust since leaving the villa.
• Peacock aired extended Heart Rate Challenge footage, and Huda acknowledged she went “a step too far,” prompting a broader discussion among islanders about boundaries and friendship.
• Producers addressed speculation around Cierra Ortega’s exit by debunking a viral rumor about a confessional audio clip, following earlier backlash over her removal for a racial slur.