Vasana Montgomery has been removed from Love Island USA just days before its season 8 premiere due to the resurfacing of videos where she used racial slurs. This follows a trend as another contestant was dismissed last season for similar reasons.

• 01Vasana Montgomery was removed just before the season 8 premiere on June 2.
• 02The decision follows the resurfacing of videos showing her using the n-word.
• 03Peacock stated the videos were not available during the initial vetting process.
• 04This is the second consecutive year a contestant has been dismissed for racial slurs.
• 05Last season, Yulissa Escobar and Cierra Ortega were also removed for similar offenses.