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Love Island USA’s Austin Addresses Racism Allegations After Elimination


Austin Shepard of 'Love Island USA' season 7 addresses racism allegations, calling them silly and explaining his side of the story

Austin, 26, answered a series of fan-submitted questions on his Instagram Stories on Friday, July 14, including one from a social media user who asked whether he was a “racist bigot.” Courtesy of Austin Shepard/InstagramEarlier this season, cast member Yulissa Escober was removed from the villa when past racially insensitive posts she made resurfaced online. Love Island USA contestant Yulissa Escobar is leaving the show after podcast clips of her using racial slurs circulated online.

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