Booted ‘Love Island USA’ contestant apologizes for past use of racial slur

Vansana Montgomery posted an apology on her Instagram story, saying, “To anyone I hurt or disappointed, I am truly sorry.”

Vasana Montgomery has apologized following her removal from the “Love Island USA” cast after videos surfaced that appeared to show her using a racial slur.

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“I wanted to address a couple of videos from my teen years that have recently resurfaced. In those videos, I used a racial slur. There is no excuse for it, and I am deeply sorry,” she wrote on her Instagram Story on Wednesday. “I am embarrassed and disappointed by my words. I take full responsibility for what I said and understand why it has hurt and upset people.”

Peacock announced her removal from the cast of Season 8 this week after two videos began circulating on social media showing Montgomery, 25, appearing to say a racial slur that refers to Black people.