Media Cropped Out The Only Black Woman In The Love Island Finale. Fans Noticed.

The article highlights fan outrage after several mainstream outlets shared Love Island USA Season 7 finale photos that cropped out Olandria Carthen, the only Black woman in the final, prompting accusations of racial bias and erasure; critics and viewers pointed out that her removal from official images undercut her visibility and contribution to the season’s narrative, sparking broader conversations on social media about representation, media accountability, and how Black women are often sidelined in entertainment coverage even when they are key figures in the story.