Cierra Speaks Out on ‘Nicolandria’ After Love Island USA Exit: It Hurts

Cierra Ortega, a former contestant on “Love Island USA” Season 7, recently opened up about her feelings towards the fan-favorite pairing of Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen, known as “Nicolandria.” Cierra, who left the show amidst backlash over racist social media posts from her past, expressed her emotions in a nine-minute TikTok video, marking the first time she addressed Nic and Olandria since her exit.

During the season, Cierra and Nic were a strong couple before Cierra’s sudden departure in Episode 30. Nic and Olandria, who were also close friends with Cierra in the villa, went on to explore their connection and became the runner-ups of the season. Despite their success, neither Nic nor Olandria publicly commented on the situation with Cierra during interviews after the finale.

In her video, Cierra revealed that she was still processing her feelings towards Nic and Olandria. She admitted to feeling hurt when she saw the internet rooting for Nic and Olandria while she thought she had a strong connection with Nic. The realization that their bond was growing stronger after her departure left Cierra feeling excluded and neglected.

Cierra emphasized that she was mourning the relationship she thought she had with Nic while also trying to be happy for Nic and Olandria. She expressed her disappointment at not hearing from either of them after her exit, feeling like she was forgotten. Despite her hurt feelings, Cierra acknowledged that she was an adult and was trying to navigate her emotions.

Cierra’s exit from “Love Island USA” was surrounded by controversy due to racist social media posts from her past. Following her departure, Cierra’s family released a statement condemning the toxic backlash they were facing online. Cierra later issued her own apology on Instagram, expressing deep regret for offending the Asian community with her words.

The upcoming “Love Island USA” Season 6 reunion is set to air on Peacock, where fans may get more insight into the aftermath of Cierra’s exit and the dynamics between Nic, Olandria, and Cierra. Cierra’s honesty and vulnerability in addressing the situation show her willingness to confront her mistakes and move forward with growth and understanding.