You don’t have to love 'Love Island USA' to appreciate that in this increasingly fractured time of TV viewership, it is drawing people together, our columnist writes.

Former “Love Island USA” contestant Cierra Ortega has released a video on TikTok apologizing for previously using a racial slur against Asian people.

Here's who went home on "Love Island USA" last night, who's currently coupled up and how to watch the show. There will be no new episode tonight, Wednesday, July 9. The remaining episodes of the show will air nightly, from Thursday through Sunday, at 9 p.m. ET.

"I want to first start by addressing not just anyone that I have hurt or deeply offended, but most importantly, the entire Asian community. I am deeply, truly, honestly, so sorry," she said in a lengthy video.

Casting for the next season of the show opened up this week. Here's what you need to know about the requirements if you'd like to apply.

"Love Island USA" is back in the villa after "Aftersun." Here's what time 'Love Island' airs, where to watch 'Love Island USA' and how to vote.

"I take accountability for using the word, but I do want it to be known that I genuinely had no idea that it was a slur," the Season 7 star says

"Love Island USA" star Cierra Ortega is speaking out after her exit from the show earlier this week amid allegations of racism. The reality star faced backlash from "Love Island" fans over resurfaced past posts on a social media account belonging to her that allegedly used a derogatory term against the Asian community.