'Love Island' Star Alannah Keyser Speaks Out After Sudden Removal From Show
TMZ • • general
Key Points:
- "Love Island USA" contestant Alannah Keyser was removed from the Peacock dating series after resurfaced footage and social media posts showed her using racial slurs, sparking major backlash online.
- Keyser addressed the controversy on TikTok, stating the video was six years old, the language is no longer part of her vocabulary, and she apologized to those offended.
- She criticized the show's editing, claiming key interactions, especially with contestants of color, were not fully aired, which affected public perception of her time in the villa.
- Peacock confirmed Keyser's removal following the controversy, noting the problematic content was not available during casting and only emerged after filming began.
- Keyser’s exit is one of the most abrupt removals in Season 8, following a similar incident with contestant Vasana Montgomery.
