Belle-A Uses Her Platform to Speak Out Against Anti Asian Hate

In a powerful and heartfelt statement shared to her Instagram Stories, Belle-A has broken her silence regarding the recent controversy surrounding one of her fellow Islanders. Her message comes after a series of resurfaced screenshots revealed that an islander had used anti Asian slurs.

“As a proud Asian American woman,” Belle-A began, “I’m deeply appreciative of the Love Island USA producers for taking a stand and making it clear that racism of any kind is not tolerated.”

She went on to express the emotional toll the situation took on her, revealing that she was initially heartbroken by what she saw online. Wanting to give her castmate a chance to acknowledge the harm and learn from it, Belle-A chose to wait until they left the villa. However, as more evidence came to light, she ultimately decided she could no longer support them and unfollowed the person a few days ago.

Shedding Light on Anti-Asian Hate

Belle-A used her platform to reflect on the broader impact of anti Asian hate, which she says is often overlooked or dismissed. As a first-generation Asian American, she spoke about how these kinds of comments are not just offensive but deeply painful.

“I have personally witnessed and experienced how real and hurtful comments like these are,” she wrote. “It is my hope that this situation can help shed light on how big of an issue anti Asian hate actually is.”

She also opened up about her mother’s journey immigrating to the U.S. in hopes of creating a better life a story familiar to many in the Asian American community. Belle-A said it was this history, combined with the ongoing struggles of so many others, that made her feel she could no longer remain silent.

A Message of Accountability Without Hate

Importantly, Belle-A also called for compassion and responsibility in how people respond to the controversy. While making it clear that she does not condone racism or bigotry, she urged fans not to spread hate themselves:

“Please think twice before leaving unkind comments to or about this person,” she added.

She ended her message with love and gratitude to her supporters, writing “I love you all so much ❤️.”