LOVE ISLAND USA -- "Week 4 " Episode 817 -- Pictured: Alannah Keyser -- (Photo by: /Peacock via Getty Images)
Alannah Keyser is speaking out after her unexpected exit from ‘Love Island USA.’ The Casa Amor bombshell addressed the controversy that led to her removal from the villa after a resurfaced video showed her using a racial slur while singing along to a song.
On Saturday, June 28, Alannah Keyser shared a TikTok video addressing the controversy for the first time. The 21-year-old Casa Amor bombshell apologized after a resurfaced video showed her saying the n-word while singing along to Roddy Ricch’s hit song, “The Box.”
“I’m sorry to whoever has seen that video and has been offended by it. That was never my intention. The video is from six years ago, and that word is just not in my vocabulary anymore,” she said.
Keyser went on to say she does not support racism or discrimination of any kind, adding that the controversy has been a learning lesson for her. She said discovering the resurfaced content while she was still in the villa “really broke my heart” and expressed disappointment that she didn’t have the opportunity to fully show viewers who she is.
“When I first found out that these things were going around online, it really broke my heart,” she said. “But this has definitely been a learning lesson for me, and it sucks that I didn’t get a chance to really show my personality and who I am.”
Before concluding her statement, Keyser also addressed what she described as “falsified” screenshots circulating online. She said the alleged messages do not reflect her character and denied discriminating against anyone on the basis of skin color.
In the caption of her apology video, Keyser also addressed another topic that has fueled online discussion since her exit. Some viewers claimed she intentionally avoided kissing Casa Amor cast members KC, Sincere, and Corbin, all of whom are Black, during one of the show’s kissing challenges.
Responding to that speculation, Keyser suggested that viewers did not see the full picture. This, because of the way the series was edited.
“Remember that reality TV is HEAVILY edited & my chats/kisses with the other boys were unfortunately not aired,” she wrote.
Her comments quickly sparked another round of debate across social media, with many viewers continuing to question her actions on the show while others weighed in on her apology.
The Shade Room Teens’ Instagram comment section quickly filled with reactions following Keyser’s statement.
Instagram user @biancaisking wrote, Dont apologize now
Another Instagram user @_giigii wrote, How about we all stop using the word so they dont feel comfortable enough to do it
While Instagram user @diamo0nddd_ wrote, Bye, this is the worst fake apology Ive ever seen
Instagram user @__its_kel.3 wrote, when you skipped Corbin, KC, and Sincere I knew something was up
Another Instagram user @amari.makayla wrote, why was it ever in your vocabulary ??
While Instagram user @oy.quanintern wrote, Ur 2 mins of fame is over sweetheart I promise we dont care
Instagram user @babuclipss wrote, Her caption kinda shows her apology wasnt genuine why is her concern that the kisses & chats arent aired while addressing a slur.
Another Instagram user @waveyy.tee wrote, bye we saw you did not want them touching you
While Instagram user @therealjust_us wrote, As a black oerson, I dont think thats enough to get kicked off the show Im sorry. Maybe Im just a little too easy going though.
