The drama from Love Island USA Season 7 continues to spill over, with Huda Mustafa dropping bombshells on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. In a candid chat with host Alex Cooper on July 17, 2025, Huda didn’t hold back when asked about her villa experience, throwing shade at fellow Islander Cierra Ortega and others while addressing lingering tensions post-villa.
When Alex Cooper pressed Huda, 24, to name the “fakest” Islander, Huda didn’t hesitate, pointing the finger at Cierra, 27. While she kept her reasons cryptic, the accusation landed like a grenade, especially given the storm already surrounding Cierra. The podcast revelation came hot on the heels of Cierra’s abrupt exit from the villa after a resurfaced social media post sparked widespread backlash.
Huda’s bluntness didn’t stop there. When asked about the “worst kisser” in the villa, she called out Jalen Brown, laughing that he “swallowed my whole face.” As for the upcoming Season 7 reunion, Huda admitted she’s dreading one encounter the most: her ex, Jeremiah Brown. “I don’t really give a f*** about him,” she said, brushing off their breakup with icy indifference. Clearly, Huda is ready to move on—but not without settling some scores.
Cierra’s time in the villa came to a screeching halt when an old social media post resurfaced, revealing her use of a deeply offensive racial slur. The backlash was swift, and Peacock, the network behind Love Island USA, made the call to remove her from the show. On July 9, 2025, Cierra addressed the controversy head-on in an Instagram video, framing it as an “accountability” moment rather than an apology.
“I am not the victim in this situation,” Cierra stated. “While I was in the villa, posts from my past resurfaced where I naively used an incredibly offensive and derogatory term. To the entire Asian community, I am deeply, truly, honestly sorry.” She claimed ignorance of the term’s history, insisting, “I had no idea it was a slur or the pain it carried. Intent doesn’t excuse ignorance.”
Cierra went on to acknowledge Peacock’s decision to cut her from the season. “I completely agree with the network’s choice to remove me from the villa. Mistakes like this deserve consequences, and I’ve received that punishment,” she said. Reflecting on her time in the villa, she called it “nothing short of magical” but accepted that her “thoughtless mistake” had rightfully ended her journey.
Huda’s pointed comments and Cierra’s exit have set the stage for a fiery Season 7 reunion. With Huda openly calling out Cierra’s authenticity and dismissing her ex Jeremiah, tensions are running high. The villa, once a place of romance and drama, has become a battleground of betrayal and accountability. Fans are left wondering: Will Cierra address Huda’s “fakest” jab at the reunion? And how will Jeremiah respond to Huda’s dismissive remarks?