Overview
- Saturday reports confirmed Peacock and production removed 25-year-old Vasana Montgomery from the Season 8 cast after two resurfaced videos circulated showing her using the N-word.
- A Peacock spokesperson told outlets the clips appeared to have been privately posted and were not accessible during the show's normal social‑media vetting process.
- Producers have not said whether Montgomery had already entered the Fiji villa or begun filming, and they have not announced a replacement, leaving the roster effectively reduced ahead of the premiere.
- This is the second consecutive season in which Love Island USA has dismissed a cast member after resurfaced recordings of racial slur use, following removals during Season 7 that raised questions about screening procedures.
- The show remains scheduled to premiere on Peacock on June 2 with Ariana Madix returning as host, and the removal highlights pressure on producers to respond quickly to fan-discovered material and manage the franchise's reputation.