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There’s something to say about Yurissa Escobar.
The reality star jumped on social media on June 6th to apologise for using racial slander after being removed from the cast of Love Island USA after just two episodes.
It sounded like Escobar had reached some big revelation through Instagram messages.
“First, I want to apologise for using words that I had no right to use,” Polaris’ personality wrote in a post Friday. “
In those clips I used a word I should never use: a racial slur. I used it ignorantly and didn’t fully understand the weight, history, or pain behind it. I have not tried to be aggressive or harmful, but I am now aware that intentions do not allow for any impact. ”
Escobar left the aforementioned Peacock series due to the revival of quotes she has given in her past podcasts.
When she made the recording, she added that she “didn’t think deeply or critically about what I was saying,” and explained that she was “small talking in conversation.”
“But that doesn’t take away how wrong it was. The truth is, I didn’t know better than that, but I do now.
Escobar was removed from Love Island Villa in the second episode of Season 7, which aired on Peacock on June 4th.
There was not much information given about her departure situation. The program only addressed the issue at the beginning of the episode, and narrator Ian Sterling stated:
“Yurissa has left the villa.”
However, before the premiere, the old podcast clip featuring Escobar has said the N-word many times while discussing the relationship.
After the cast of Season 7 was announced on Thursday, May 29th, footage was revealed.
Once Escobar’s remarks were made public, Love Island USA viewers vowed to vote from the show when the series’ polls begin.
In her latest message, the 27-year-old kept saying that she “didn’t know much” at the time, but then made an effort to “grow” her experience.
“Since then, I’ve changed a lot since not only in the way I speak, but also in how I manifest, how I carry myself, and how I respect the experiences of others,” she continued. “Growth means recognizing when it’s wrong, even if it’s uncomfortable, and choosing to move forward with humility and accountability.”
With her Mea Culpa, Escobar also worked on a “fake statement” about her character, which has begun to cycle online since her exit from the series.
“There were also fake statements written or said by me or others that didn’t reflect my heart,” she pointed out.
“I want to make it clear that this is my voice and my words. I don’t need anyone to speak for myself. I have completely owned my actions so I choose to speak for myself. Don’t listen to fake statements. This is my official statement. This is me.”
Conclusion of Escobar:
“People who have been disappointed or offended. I understand and apologize. I’m sorry.”
