Reality TV drama just took an uncomfortable turn on Love Island USA Season 7, and it’s Yulissa Escobar at the center of the storm. The bombshell, who got booted from the villa during episode two, has decided to speak out about her past podcast clips, where she used the N-word multiple times.
Why Did Yulissa Escobar Get the Boot?
Viewers were left reeling when Yulissa’s exit came abruptly, with the episode giving almost no context to her removal. Fans were quick to fill in the blanks. Shortly after Peacock announced the Season 7 cast ahead of its June 3 premiere, social media sleuths dug up audio clips from an old podcast, revealing Yulissa casually dropping the N-word multiple times while discussing her past relationships.
The backlash was swift and fierce, with many fans pledging to vote her off the island before the show even aired. It seemed the islanders and the audience weren’t ready to tolerate anything less than accountability.
Yulissa’s Apology: “I Didn’t Know Better Then, But I Do Now”
In a heartfelt statement posted to her Instagram, Yulissa did not shy away from addressing the controversy head-on:
“In those clips, I used a word I never should’ve used, a racial slur,” she wrote. “I used it ignorantly, not fully understanding the weight, history, or pain behind it. I wasn’t trying to be offensive or harmful, but I recognize now that intention doesn’t excuse impact. And the impact of that word is real. It’s tied to generations of trauma, and it is not mine to use.”
The former islander went on to admit that at the time of the podcast, she was “speaking casually in conversation” without critical thought but acknowledges that ignorance is no excuse.
“The truth is, I didn’t know better then, but I do now. I’ve taken the time to reflect, to learn, and to grow from that moment.”
She emphasized growth as a process of “recognizing when you were wrong, even if it’s uncomfortable, and choosing to move forward with humility and accountability.”
Yulissa Escobar Set the Record Straight
Yulissa has called out people for making “fake statements” about her character since she got booted from the reality TV series. She also made it clear that her Instagram statement was her official voice and that she did not need anyone else speaking on her behalf.
“There have also been fake statements circulating, things written or said by others that don’t reflect me or my heart,” she clarified. “I want to clarify that this is my voice and my words. I don’t need anyone to speak for me. I’m choosing to speak for myself because I take full ownership of my actions.”
She ended her apology by directly speaking to those she disappointed or offended:
“To those who are disappointed or offended, I understand, and I apologize. I am sorry.”
What’s Next for Yulissa and Love Island USA?
With the drama unfolding so early in the season, the question remains: will Love Island USA dig deeper into Yulissa’s scandal on-air, or will they quietly move on to focus on the other contestants? Peacock has yet to release a formal statement on the removal or the controversy, but fans are already buzzing online, debating whether Yulissa’s apology is enough to repair her image or if this is a case of “once an islander, always canceled.”
Love Island USA Season 7 just served up one of its most intense real-life plot twists yet and the tea is piping hot.
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