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Vasana Montgomery is taking responsibility for her past use of a racial slur after being removed from the "Love Island USA" villa after old videos resurfaced online.

"I take full responsibility for what I said and understand why it has hurt and upset people," Montgomery wrote in an Instagram Story Wednesday.

Montgomery said videos from her teen years recently resurfaced and acknowledged using the slur. "I want to address a couple videos from my teen years that have recently resurfaced," she wrote. "In those videos, I used a racial slur. There is no excuse for it, and I am deeply sorry."

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Miranda Hope sparked romance rumors with her recent Pepe Garcia dinner date ... but TMZ has learned she's still very much single ... and it sounds like she's got options.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Miranda is simply having fun right now and Pepe isn't the only 'Love Island' star currently catching her attention and getting some of her time.

As for who the other Islander might be? That's still under wraps ... but we're told the Pepe connection began when he slid into her DMs. Shooters shoot.

We're feeling the love for "Love Island USA" star Olandria Carthen ... especially after she blessed fans with a fresh batch of sizzling bikini snaps to celebrate her recent birthday.

The reality TV beauty officially turned 28 last week ... and she's clearly embracing her moment, striking poses and serving looks in a series of barely-there bikinis across her Instagram.

And honestly, Olandria seems to know exactly what she's doing ... working every angle and turning her feed into a full-on birthday heatwave.

The wait is over! A new season of "Love Island USA" has arrived, and these hot bods are bound to get more than a few nods 😜

A Pennsylvania mayor isn't buying the fairy-tale ending for a former police officer who traded his badge for a spot on "Love Island USA" ... arguing the move left taxpayers holding the bag.

Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday and weighed in on ex-officer Sean Reifel's career pivot ... he says police departments across the country are already struggling to recruit and retain officers, even without the lure of a gig in reality TV.

Check out the interview ... Reynolds compares the situation to leaving litter behind for someone else to clean up, arguing cities pay a price when they invest in recruits who leave less than a year later.

Reality TV worlds are colliding ... because 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Miranda Hope and 'Love Island' alum Pepe Garcia are spending time together in Miami ... and we've got the photos from their recent dinner date.

Check out these snaps of Miranda and Pepe breaking bread Saturday night at The Setai, Miami Beach.

Folks who were there tell us Miranda and Pepe gave off the vibe of a flirty first date as they sat down together for almost two hours ... though they stopped short of any PDA.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Miranda and Pepe are enjoying getting to know each other.

Vasana Montgomery -- one of the announced cast members for season 8 of "Love Island USA" -- has already been kicked off the show ... TMZ has learned, after allegedly using a racial slur.

Here's the deal ... videos surfaced online which appear to show the contestant from Beaverton, Oregon using the n-word.

In one clip, Montgomery appears to say it while rapping along to a song ... while, in another, she yells it out while her friend is playing an arcade game.

Kenzie Annis is heading to the "Love Island USA" villa this summer ... but some viewers are already trying to send her packing before it even begins.

The Kennesaw, Georgia native and recent nursing school graduate was announced Thursday as part of the cast for season 8 of the hit dating show ... and it didn't take long for people to start digging through her social media history.

Among the posts making the rounds online are photos of Kenzie hanging out with friends who appear to be wearing MAGA attire ... and another alleged photo of her with a Trump flag in the background ... prompting criticism from some liberal fans before the season airs.

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"Love Island USA" is turning up the heat before the Season 8 premiere ... because Peacock just dropped its fresh batch of bombshell babes, and fans are already losing it online.

The new Islanders were officially unveiled on Thursday ahead of the June 2 premiere, with the upcoming cast bringing plenty of abs, bikinis, and drama-ready energy to the Fiji villa.

Among the hot new singles entering the dating battlefield are athletes, influencers, models, and even a Paralympic bronze medalist -- Beatriz Hatz.

"Love Island" star Josh Goldstein is suing Hyatt Hotels, alleging a hotel employee gave highly sensitive personal information to his ex-girlfriend over the phone.

The reality TV personality filed docs on Wednesday ... claiming he was staying at a Hyatt in Gainesville, Florida, last year when a woman claiming to be his sister, Lindsey Beth Goldstein, called the hotel.

Josh says Lindsey tragically passed away in 2021 ... and alleges the caller was actually his ex-girlfriend, Brianna Lombardo, who allegedly knew about his sister's death. He says an employee, Megan Gideon, did not conduct proper due diligence in investigating Lombardo's claims and disclosed personal information over the phone without verifying the caller's identity.

Huda Mustafa and Louis Russell have called it quits ... TMZ has learned.

The former couple tells TMZ in a joint statement ... "We want to share that after taking time to reflect on what’s best for us both, we have mutually decided to part ways for the time being."

They continue ... "Huda is dedicating her time and energy to being the best mother, her music career and the exciting opportunities ahead, while Louis is focused on being the best father he can be and pursuing his future endeavors."

They conclude by saying ... "We remain friends and continue to have the utmost respect and love for one another. During this time, we kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this next chapter of our lives.”

Season 7 of "Love Island USA" may have aired last summer, but the former islanders are still flaunting their hot bods to the masses!

This hottie entered the villa as a bombshell -- now it's time to use your 'Love Island' knowledge to guess the bikini babe showin' her booty!

Tyson Fury's 16-year-old daughter grew up super fast ... because she just married her 18-year-old now-hubby!

Several outlets based in the United Kingdom announced the news ... Venezuela Fury and Noah Price tied the knot on the Isle of Man Saturday. Fury wore a wedding dress with a 50-foot train trailing behind her while Price wore a dapper tux.

"Summer House" star Ciara Miller could be back for the next season of the headline-making Bravo show ... despite recently landing a role as host for the "Love Island USA" post-show "Aftersun," TMZ has learned.

After news broke she'd be heading to Fiji for the dating show franchise, fans started wondering if Ciara's packed schedule could create a conflict -- however, we're told there's no overlap in her upcoming summer plans.

Sources close to the series tell TMZ … "Summer House" goes into production in July -- specifically on July 4th weekend -- so Ciara will be back from filming in Fiji, alongside cohost Tefi Pessoa, in time to hop on the Jitney to the Hamptons.

Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix have officially cut the last string between them ... 'cause TMZ has learned their shared Los Angeles home has sold.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the sale of the Valley Village farmhouse closed Friday ... with the former couple offloading it to new owners for $3.1 million.

Remember ... that's the price Tom swears he offered Ariana for the place ... but, she apparently didn't want to give it up to him. We told you last month the home was in escrow in an off-market deal.