Love Island host Ariana Madix had also reacted to the row after a viewer accused her of ‘staying silent’ on the matter. The Vanderpump Rules star wrote on social media: “Not silent. You don’t know what your talking about.” However, this was before Ortega's exit from the villa.

Love Island USA” says contestant Cierra Ortega has left the show “due to a personal situation” during Sunday’s episode, just a week before the finale will air.

Love Island host Ariana Madix breaks her silence as the show faces backlash over contestant Cierra Ortega’s alleged racist post and calls for her immediate removal grow