Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Ahead of the Season 8 premiere, the popular reality show Love Island USA has once again been in controversy.
One of the announced contestants, Vasana Montgomery, was fired from the show just days before the first episode aired.
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This decision came after a series of videos showing Montgomery using a racial slur circulated widely on social media.
This incident adds to a long list of similar cases involving Love Island USA, where contestants have been fired for past inappropriate behavior.
Production and broadcaster Peacock have not yet released a detailed official statement regarding Montgomery's dismissal.
However, various media outlets have confirmed that she will not appear on the upcoming season.
‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 contestant Vasana Montgomery has been removed from the show after videos surfaced of her using the n-word. pic.twitter.com/BUHViW7HHl
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 30, 2026
Contestant Dismissal and Video Controversy
Vasana Montgomery, originally scheduled to be part of Love Island USA Season 8, has been officially removed from the cast.
The termination came after two videos showing Montgomery using the "N-word" surfaced on social media platforms.
In one clip, Montgomery is seen singing a rap song containing the slur.
In another, she can be heard using the word while playing at an arcade with a friend, with the phrase "Knock knock, n----."
A production source told TMZ that the videos were private and not publicly available during the background check, thus escaping detection during the screening process.
While Peacock has not released a public statement detailing the circumstances of her termination, the decision has been confirmed by multiple sources.
Vasana Montgomery Profile
Vasana Montgomery is a 25-year-old entrepreneur from Beaverton, Oregon.
She is the owner of Vanity Square Studios, a beauty salon located in Salem, Oregon.
Montgomery started her first business in 2020, after completing her education at Spectrum Advanced Esthetics in 2019.
In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, she also actively built an online following through her TikTok account, “Vasanaeats,” where she frequently reviews restaurants and shares food-related content.
Her personal Instagram account, @vasana_vibes, also served as a platform for Montgomery to interact with her followers.
A History of Similar Controversies on Love Island USA
Vasana Montgomery's dismissal is not the first time Love Island USA has faced controversy over a contestant's use of a racial slur.
This incident follows two similar cases that occurred during Season 7.
Previously, Yulissa Escobar was dismissed from the series shortly after the Season 7 premiere, following backlash over videos showing her using the "N-word."
A few weeks later, Cierra Ortega was also dismissed after past social media posts surfaced showing her using an anti-Asian racial slur.
Both contestants later issued public apologies for their actions.