Love Island USA Season 8 Controversy: Alannah Keyser Removed from Show After Racial Slur Video Resurfaces
Love Island USA season eight has faced another controversy as Casa Amor bombshell Alannah Keyser has been removed from the show following the resurfacing of a video where she allegedly used a racial slur on social media. Peacock has officially confirmed that Keyser will no longer be part of the show after her appearance in episode 20. The video and social media posts in question were not publicly shared until after her debut on Love Island USA, indicating that they were not accessible during the vetting process.
Keyser, a student from Miami, joined the show as one of the new bombshells in episode 17, entering Casa Amor alongside five other girls. This marks the second removal of a cast member in season eight, with Vasana Montgomery being removed before the premiere due to social media posts containing the N-word. Montgomery issued an apology on Instagram for her actions, acknowledging the hurt caused by her words and taking full responsibility.
Love Island USA has faced similar controversies in the past, with two Islanders being removed during season seven for using racial slurs. Yulissa Escobar and Cierra Ortega were both dropped from the show after separate incidents involving the use of offensive language. Despite these setbacks, Love Island USA remains a popular show on Peacock, with season eight breaking viewing records for the streaming platform in its first three days.
New episodes of Love Island USA, hosted by Ariana Madix and narrated by Iain Stirling, air Thursdays through Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Additionally, Love Island Aftersun, hosted by Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa, airs every Saturday, providing fans with additional content and discussions related to the show. The removal of Alannah Keyser serves as a reminder of the importance of vetting processes and the consequences of inappropriate behavior in the public eye.