Cierra Throws MAJOR Shade at Nic

Cierra Ortega, who was kicked off Love Island USA Season 7 for using a slur against Asians online, seems to be throwing some serious shade at her former Love Island partner Nic in a recent instagram post. Here's what she said:

She posted a video of herself getting ready, and the text on screen read: “You look happier!” Thanks, I booked a flight to Mykonos after surviving the villain edit on reality TV and I didn’t end up with the guy who never actually liked me and wanted my friend the entire time.”

Now, let’s break that down. Cierra claims she received a ‘villain edit,’ but public opinion shifted primarily after viewers discovered she had used an anti-Asian slur, something that ultimately led to her removal from the show. It’s worth noting that many viewers initially supported her before that information surfaced.

As for the shade toward Nic, it’s understandable that Cierra might feel like he never genuinely liked her. They spent most of the show together, were intimate, and even closed things off. So from her perspective, things seemed serious. That said, feelings can shift quickly, especially in such a high pressure environment like Love Island. Nic hasn’t publicly addressed their relationship post villa, so we don’t know his side. Still, given how close they were on the show, a closure conversation would’ve been the respectful thing to do.

For example, Iris and Pepe coupled up during the show, but after leaving the villa, they both still made time to have respectful closure conversations with their former partners, TJ and Hannah. Those talks helped clear the air and close the door on old connections, allowing Iris and Pepe to move forward as a couple. Cierra and Nic were coupled up for even longer than both of those pairs, which makes the lack of closure between them stand out even more. Given how serious things seemed between Cierra and Nic in the villa it’s surprising that Nic can’t give Cierra the closure conversation that is needed in order for them to both be able to properly move forward.

Cierra’s post has unfortunately sparked unnecessary backlash toward Olandria, mostly because of the audio, according to some Love Island viewers. But if you listen closely, the audio still feels more like shade toward Nic. It gives the impression that he moved on way too fast without breaking things off with her aka giving her the closure conversation. 

Anyways as of now, Nic hasn’t responded publicly to Cierra’s post. If he does, it will probably happen at the upcoming reunion. Where all the drama usually unfolds.

So, what do you think about all this? Is Cierra justified in throwing shade at Nic, or is she just stirring the pot? Let’s chat about it in the comments!