Washington, July 10 -- Cierra Ortega has broken her silence after her sudden exit from 'Love Island USA.'

According to PEOPLE, the 25-year-old reality star left the villa during the July 6 episode, with the show stating that it was due to a "personal situation." However, her departure came shortly after posts from her past that saw her using racial slurs had resurfaced online.

Now back in the US, Cierra shared a video and written statement on Instagram, where she addressed the situation. She explained that she waited a few days to speak so she could do so calmly and clearly.

"I want to first start by addressing not just anyone I have hurt or deeply offended, but most importantly, the entire Asian community," she began. "I am deeply, tr...