Yulissa Escobar has once again become active on social media following her elimination fromLove Island USA, and she’s trying to change her controversial image. The 27-year-old Miami-based real estate agent, known for her confidence and ambitious nature, decided to audition for the show after ending a long-term relationship. In addition to her successful career,Yulissa runs a mobile bar business, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit. She hoped to find a perfect match on the show. She sees herself as a strong and brave person, and Yulissa was ready to find a connection inLove Island USAseason 7.
While Yulissa initially appeared to be kind and friendly, she stirred up drama when given the opportunity. When the host, Ariana Madix, asked her to kiss the two men she was interested in dating, she chose the men who were already coupled with other women. Yulissa surprised everyone by first kissing Ace Greene, knowing he was with Chelley Bissainthe.She then turned to Jeremiah Brown, who only allowed her a kiss on the cheek out of respect for his partner, Huda Mustafa. In the end,Yulissa chose Ace, sparking controversyat the start of her journey.
Yulissa Was Embroiled In A Scandal On The Show
Yulissa Was Caught Making Racist Comments
Yulissa had a scandalous journey on the show. After her dramatic entrance, the Miami woman was prepared for her second day, when the producers let her go. She had to leave the show shortly after her debut, leaving many fans wondering what had happened to her. As the days passed, fans discovered the true reason the show decided to remove Yulissa from the season, rather than allow her to continue her journey. They learned that she had made racist comments,using an offensive word on a podcast several years prior to her appearance on the show.
The clip of Yulissa’s controversial podcast emerged on social media right when producers were removing her from the season. In the video posted by@luv1slandusa, she was seen conversing with a friend and expressing her opinions. During the conversation, Yulissa used a racial slur without showing any remorse.
She taunted a love rival, saying they’d been sleeping with her man, whom she referred to with a racial slur. She added that, now, she had that guy all to herself. In early June,Yulissaaddressed the racism scandal on Instagram. She apologized andadmitted that she had used the racial slur unknowingly, acknowledging it was inappropriate.
Yulissa Has Been Quiet On Instagram
Yulissa Owned Up To Her Actions
Yulissa has only shared a few posts on her Instagram since the controversy.
In June 2025,Yulissaposted a photo with the text,“Accountable, not Erased.”Yulissa used her post to express her concerns about the cancel culture and its impact on people. She wrote,“This isn’t justice. This is just what cancel culture’s become.”TheLove Island USAseason 7 contestant shared how cancel culture is thought to be about accountability, but has since turned into“viral hate.”
“This week, I received death threats. Messages saying I should kill myself. All over a video from 2021.”
Yulissa Is Active On TikTok
Yulissa Is Currently Busy Traveling
Yulissa has been quite active on her TikTok account, which has nearly 50,000 followers.
On June 23,Yulissaposted avideo of herself in a brown bikini, enjoying a solo boat ride and smiling. In the caption, Yulissa informed her followers that she was currently traveling, writing,“Fiji, if you see me again… mind your business.”It appears that Yulissa is enjoying her life despite being unexpectedly eliminated from the show. TheLove Island USAseason 7 Islander needed a break after being involved in the recent controversy over racism.
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