Huda Mustafa Faces Fallout

By Ariel Lee Dec. 10, 2025

Huda Mustafa, a former contestant on Love Island Season 7, has recently found herself at the center of online controversy following an incident on a livestream. Mustfasa, known on the show for her confident personality and strong social media presence, gained a large following after appearing on the hit reality dating series. Love Island places singles in a luxurious villa and challenges them to “couple up” while competing in tasks, navigating drama and ultimately trying to win both love and the public vote. 

The backlash against Mustfafa began when viewers noticed her reaction during a livestream in which an unknown caller directed a racial slur at one of her former Love Island costars, Olandira Carthen. Instead of immediately criticizing the comment, Mustafa appeared to laugh it off, a response that many fans felt was dismissive. However, Carthen responded by publicly condemning the use of the slur, pointing out the historical weight of such language and calling for accountability and donations to relevant organizations. Given the show’s emphasis on social relationships and the diverse backgrounds of its case, many expected stronger accountability from someone in Mustafa’s position. 

“Even if Mustafa did not want to be mean, a kind person would not react the way she did. Laughing encourages such behavior and I am happy she is losing brand deals over it. I loved Mustafa and her attitude on Love Island, but this was uncalled for,” Junior Anika Tandon said.  

Critics accused Mustafa of failing to stand up against racism and argued she lacked sensitivity toward her castmate, while her fans tried to protect her, calling Olandira jealous. As the backlash grew, Mustafa  issued a public apology, acknowledging her reaction was inappropriate and stating that she did not intend to minimize the seriousness of the slur. Rather, she argued, she was caught off-guard. She emphasized that her nervous laughter was misunderstood, though many fans remained unconvinced.  

The fallout has impacted her professional life as well. Mustafa reportedly lost several brand partnerships, including a notable deal with Huda Beauty as her reputation within the influencer community has taken a significant hit. As she works to rebuild trust with her audience, the incident highlights the intense scrutiny reality stars face and the responsibility that comes with a large following.

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Ariel Lee

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Ariel Lee is a junior at Leland High School and the School News and Last Word Page Editor for The Charger Account. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and shows, hanging out with friends, and eating new foods.