It seems like you’re referring to both the Aida performance at the Arena di Verona and a separate topic about Cierra Ortega’s reaction to Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen’s relationship from Love Island USA. Since you’ve brought up Cierra Ortega’s reaction, I’ll address that first, as it appears to be the focus of your second message, and then circle back to the Aida query if needed. Let me know if you want me to prioritize the Aida topic instead.
Cierra Ortega’s Reaction to Nic and Olandria’s Relationship
Cierra Ortega, a contestant on Love Island USA Season 7, was removed from the show on July 6, 2025, after resurfaced social media posts revealed her past use of a racial slur. She was in an exclusive (“closed off”) relationship with Nic Vansteenberghe at the time. After her exit, Nic recoupled with Olandria Carthen, a close friend of Cierra’s in the villa, and their pairing, dubbed “Nicolandria” by fans, became popular, finishing as runners-up in the season finale.
Cierra shared mixed feelings about Nic and Olandria’s romance in a July 20, 2025, Instagram video posted from her vacation in Greece. She participated in the “you look happier” social media trend, captioning the post: “Thanks, I booked a flight to Mykonos after surviving the villain edit on reality TV and I didn’t end up with the guy who never actually liked me and wanted my friend the entire time.” The video’s audio included the line, “I didn’t even actually get to break up with him, and he’s already with the next girl,” suggesting hurt over Nic’s quick move to Olandria. This shaded Nic, implying he was disingenuous in their relationship and had feelings for Olandria all along.
In a longer TikTok video on July 28, 2025, Cierra elaborated, saying she was “happy for two people I care about” but admitted that seeing fans root for “Nicolandria” while she and Nic were still together “f—ing hurt.” She expressed disappointment that neither Nic nor Olandria reached out to her post-show, leaving her feeling like she “never really existed” in their narrative. Despite her hurt, she maintained she wanted happiness for both.
Initially, Cierra appeared supportive, liking an Instagram post from Nic’s family celebrating his romance with Olandria and commenting on July 12, 2025, that she “always wanted nothing but happiness” for them. However, her later posts revealed deeper pain, particularly over the lack of closure and Nic’s swift recoupling. Some fans supported her for calling out Nic’s quick pivot, citing his hesitancy to affirm his feelings for her during the show (e.g., dodging a question about her being his “dream girl”). Others criticized her for claiming a “villain edit,” arguing her exit was justified due to the racial slur controversy.
Nic, in a July 15, 2025, Chicks in the Office podcast interview, explained he didn’t leave the villa with Cierra because her exit was abrupt, cited as a “personal reason,” and he lacked context about the controversy. He chose to stay to avoid being perceived as endorsing something misaligned with his values, later learning about the resurfaced posts. He has not publicly confirmed reaching out to Cierra but noted in an Access Hollywood interview that the situation needs addressing at the upcoming reunion on August 25, 2025.
Arena di Verona and Aida
Regarding your initial query about the phrase “stop the genocide” lighting up during Aida at the Arena di Verona, there’s still no confirmed evidence of this event in the provided sources or recent reports. The 2025 Aida production, directed by Stefano Poda, is noted for its striking visual elements, but no mention of such a display or protest exists. If this was a hypothetical or specific incident you heard about, could you clarify the source or context (e.g., a specific performance date or social media post)? I can search X or the web for real-time updates if you’d like.
Next Steps
- Cierra/Nic/Olandria: If you want more details on their dynamic, specific fan reactions, or updates from the Love Island USA reunion, let me know, and I can dig deeper or check X for recent posts.
- Aida Incident: If you have more information about the Aida event or want me to search for any reports of protests or displays at the Arena di Verona, please confirm, and I’ll investigate further.
Which topic would you like to focus on, or do you have additional details to share?