Yulissa Escobar joined Love Island USA Season 7 as one of the first islanders. Before stepping into the villa, she shared that she had just come out of a nine-year-long relationship and was hoping to find new love. With her confident entrance and charming presence, she quickly stood out among the new group of singles.
In a surprising moment during Episode 2 of Love Island Season 7, narrator Iain Stirling announced Yulissa’s sudden departure from the villa. The moment came about 18 minutes into the episode and was delivered without any additional explanation or on-screen reaction from the cast.
“Yulissa has left the building”
— Simmy (@Simmy_Ali) June 5, 2025
no reason, no comments, nothing ???????????? #LoveIslandUSA #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/AiW6yR0j9K
Although the network did not share the official reason, Yulissa’s exit came shortly after controversial podcast clips resurfaced online. In the clips, Yulissa was heard using racial slurs, including repeated use of the N-word.
spoiler: yulissa got fired for her controversial behavior! #LoveIslandUSA pic.twitter.com/00jltX3dcK
— KC (@kbabyyy1234) June 5, 2025
While CBS has not issued a statement explaining her departure, the timing strongly suggests it was related to the resurfaced clips and the public response. Some reports claim that the show’s producers decided to quietly remove her due to the seriousness of the controversy, though this has not been officially confirmed.