Love Island USA’s Huda Mustafa offered her unfiltered opinion of Cierra Ortega after their time together in the villa on season 7.
During the Thursday, July 17, episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, host Alex Cooper asked Huda, 24, who she considered the “fakest” out of the other Islanders. Huda brought up Cierra’s name without hesitation but didn’t clarify why.
Huda was then asked who she considered the “worst kisser” and she admitted that Jalen Brown “swallowed my whole face.” As for who she is dreading seeing at the upcoming season 7 reunion? Huda noted that she has crossed paths with everyone except her ex Jeremiah Brown, whom she doesn’t “really give a f*** about” after their split.
While Huda didn’t elaborate on her dynamic with Cierra, 27, her subtle shade came after the bombshell was removed from the villa when a racist post of hers resurfaced on social media.
Cierra issued a statement taking accountability for the controversy earlier this month.
“I am not the victim in the situation,” Cierra said in an Instagram video on July 9. “While I was in the villa, there were some posts that resurfaced from my past where I was very naively using an incredibly offensive and derogatory term. 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.”
In the post, Cierra claimed she didn’t know she was using a slur, saying, “I had no idea that the word held as much pain, as much harm and came with the history that it did or I never would have used it. I had no ill intention when I was using it but that’s absolutely no excuse because intent doesn’t excuse ignorance. It just doesn’t.”
She continued: “I just need you to know that I am so sorry — but this is not an apology video. This is an accountability video. I do want to hold my hands up and say that I take accountability for using the word, but I do want it to be known that I genuinely had no idea that it was a slur. I had no idea of its meaning.”
Cierra also addressed Peacock’s decision to pull her from season 7.
“The truth is that in that moment, the lesson was learned, the word was removed and it was a true learning moment for me. Since that moment, I’ve done so much growing as an individual and I’ve tried my best to educate others who might be accidentally holding space for these types of words that could be offensive in their vocabulary,” she shared. “I completely agree with the network’s decision to remove me from the villa. I think that this is something that deserved punishment and the punishment has absolutely been received for sure.”
The post concluded: “My experience in the villa was nothing short of magical. The memories I made and the people I met are ones I’ll cherish forever. While I’m heartbroken my journey had to be cut short, I understand that mistakes, especially ones like this, deserve consequences. Once again, to the Asian community, I am deeply sorry for my thoughtless mistake and the harm it caused.”
