Cierra Ortega exits ‘Love Island USA’ after social media posts resurfaced showing her use of an anti-Asian slur
Cierra Ortega has been forced to exit ‘Love Island USA’ after social media posts resurfaced showing her use of an anti-Asian slur. On the latest episode of the show, it was said that “Cierra has left the villa due to a personal situation.”
After reading about a thousand posts from people saying they didn’t know “ch*nk” or “ch*nky” (both spelled with an “i”) are racial slurs, it feels like this is a teachable moment for people who have nary an Asian person in their life.
Yes, “ch*nk” or “ch*nky” are derogatory words used against people of Chinese descent and anyone with East Asian features. The words are rooted in deep anti-Asian racism dating back to the late 1800s. They are wrong and hurtful. The use of the slurs are not limited to the United States and are also common in the United Kingdom, Australia, and India.
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Do you think Cierra’s exit from the show was justified or do you think cancel culture has gone too far? In the year 2025, are you surprised people are still learning of the anti-Asian slur despite it being used for more than a century?
