Love Island Star Axed After N-Word Video Drops
Published May 31, 2026 at 11:32 am
Vasana Montgomery just got kicked off Love Island Season 8 before the season even premiered. A resurfaced video showing the contestant using the N-word has torched her spot on the Peacock dating show.
According to a Peacock rep, the video only came to light AFTER Vasana was already cast. Yeah, you read that right — they claim they had no idea about it during the vetting process. As soon as it went public, though? Bye, Vasana.
The reality star’s been scrubbed from the cast roster, and Peacock isn’t wasting any time distancing itself from the controversy. No word yet on who’s replacing her or whether the season premiere gets delayed.
Fans are already losing it on social media, with some calling out the show’s casting process while others are just here for the mess. Either way, Vasana’s Love Island dreams are officially dead on arrival.
Based on reporting from Page Six.