The 25-year-old’s shocking departure left fellow contestant Nic Vansteenberghe single. Her parents released a lengthy statement via Instagram.

Two more Love Island USA contestants have followed Cierra Ortega out the door. During Sunday's episode, which saw the 25-year-old exit the series following racism controversy, producers axed two more contestants in a harsh elimination.

Cierra Ortega's parents have broken their silence following their daughter's sudden exit from Love Island USA. Newsweek reached out to Ortega's representative via email for comment on Monday.