Alannah Keyser’s Removal After Resurfaced N-Word Video Raises Questions About Peacock’s Vetting

Alannah Keyser, a 21-year-old contestant introduced on the June 21 episode of Season 8, was expelled from the Peacock reality series after a ten-second video surfaced showing her mouthing the N-word while lip-syncing to Roddy Ricch’s 2019 track “The Box.” The clip appeared online hours after her Casa Amor debut, prompting narrator Iain Stirling to announce, “Alannah has left Casa Amor.” Keyser later posted a TikTok apology, stating the slur “is just not in my vocabulary anymore” and expressing regret for offending viewers.

The Independent

Keyser’s exit follows three earlier removals for similar conduct. In Season 7, Yulissa Escobar and Cierra Ortega left after past racist posts resurfaced. Ahead of Season 8, Vasana Montgomery was dismissed before the premiere when two videos of her using the N-word went viral. Together with Keyser, these four contestants represent the only known cases of removal for racial-slur allegations across the two most recent seasons.

The Wrap

Peacock said it was unaware of Keyser’s past social-media activity at the time of casting, noting that the offending video and alleged screenshot only became public after her appearance. The network’s representatives explained that its vetting process examines publicly available content, which did not include the resurfaced material. Production edited Keyser out of subsequent episodes, and the on-air announcement by Iain Stirling served as the sole explanation of her departure.

Deadline Hollywood

Media analysts and advocacy groups have criticized Peacock for apparent gaps in its background checks, arguing that reliance on post-airing investigations undermines the show’s stated commitment to diversity and anti-racism. Observers note that the repeated expulsions suggest the current vetting system fails to identify problematic content that is not publicly posted before casting, leaving the network vulnerable to reputational damage.

The Wrap

Keyser has called the widely shared screenshot of her using the slur “falsified,” insisting it does not reflect the truth. No independent verification of the screenshot’s authenticity has been released. Peacock’s explanation that its vetting only covers publicly available material leaves unanswered how the alleged posts were missed, creating a gap in the public record.

Deadline Hollywood

• “I’m coming on here to address some things that have been circulating online,” — Alannah Keyser, TikTok video

Variety Magazine

• “I do want to begin by addressing the video of me singing along to a Roddy Ricch song that contains a racial slur.” — Alannah Keyser

Variety Magazine

• “I’m sorry to whoever has seen that video and has been offended by it, that was never my intention.” — Alannah Keyser

Variety Magazine

• “that word is just not in my vocabulary anymore.” — Alannah Keyser

The Wrap

• “Alannah has left Casa Amor.” — Iain Stirling, on-air narration

The Independent