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Former "Love Island USA" cast member Yulissa Escobar has spoken out about the furious fan reaction to her casual racist comments she made before she appeared on, then disappeared quietly from Season 7 of the hit show.

ICYMI ... 'L.I. USA' fans were enraged Yulissa had a brief moment of fame as an islander on the popular dating show, after podcast clips showing her throwing around racist slurs resurfaced -- and she was quietly taken off the show during the second episode, without explanation or further appearance.

Yulissa posted her official statement via Instagram today with a cover photo featuring the words "Owning My Mistakes Speaking My Truth." She gets right to the point, starting her statement with an apology for using a word she "had no right in using."

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