Overview
- Peacock confirmed Montgomery will not appear on Season 8 after two videos circulated over the weekend that allegedly show her using the N-word while rapping in a car and while at an arcade.
- Reports say one clip shows her rapping along to a song that includes the slur and a second clip records her saying “knock knock” followed by the slur during an arcade visit.
- A Peacock spokesperson told outlets the videos appear to have been privately shared and were not publicly available when producers completed routine vetting before the cast reveal.
- It is not clear whether Montgomery had already entered the villa or started filming, and Peacock has not announced a replacement or received a public response from Montgomery.
- This is the second straight season a Love Island USA contestant has been removed after resurfaced slur footage, a pattern that highlights how fast fan searches and private social posts can force rapid production decisions and reputational risk for the show.