‘Love Island: USA’ Finalist Nic Vansteenberghe Shares How He Plans to Address Cierra Ortega Post-Show originally appeared on Parade. Although he ended Love Island: USA season 7 alongside Olandria Carthen, it is important to remember that Nic Vansteenberghe had a close connection with Cierra Ortega as well.

Cierra Ortega, the second contestant kicked off 'Love Island' after racist comments surfaced on social media, says 'I am not the victim in this situation.'

"I want to first start by addressing not just anyone that I have hurt or deeply offended, but most importantly, the entire Asian community. I am deeply, truly, honestly, so sorry," she said in a lengthy video.

Ortega’s departure from the Peacock dating series was announced during Episode 30 — leaving Vansteenberghe single.