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Why did Bergie call Destiny Zammarra 'scary'? 'Love Island USA' Season 5 fans fume over islander's remark

While viewers seem to love Destiny Zammarra, she has also been dubbed as the villain of 'Love Island USA's Season 5 for her bold personality

PACIFIC HARBOUR, FIJI: 'Love Island USA' Season 5 sent heartbeats racing as the latest episode kicked off with a stirring Heart Rate challenge.

In any case, it was the female islanders who first made the men's hearts race with their stunning looks. First up, Hannah Wright and Carmen Kocourek showed the islanders their incredible dance talents.

Carsten 'Bergie' Bergersen, however, made a comment about Destiny Zammarra's appearance as she entered the villa, which caused debate on social media.

Destiny Zammarra slays the 'Heart Rate' challenge

'Love Island USA' Season 5 islander Destiny Zammarra flaunted her dance moves during the 'Heart Rate' challenge. The Islander looked lovely in a one-piece of black leather worn with tall boots.

She finished off her ensemble with eyeglasses and sparkling jewelry. Destiny decided to wear natural makeup and an open hairstyle. With a whip in hand, Destiny entered the villa and performed a lap dance.

Carsten 'Bergie' Bergersen's comment about Destiny Zammarra sparks controversy

Destiny Zammarra has been one of the fans' favorite islanders. Viewers have supported Destiny's moves and relationship rifts throughout the latest season.

However, Destiny has also been dubbed as the villain of 'Love Island USA's Season 5 for her bold personality. Destiny's fans had accused the producers of sabotaging the islander by providing her 'bad edit'.

Meanwhile, Carsten 'Bergie' Bergersen recently called Destiny Zammarra 'scary' and the viewers didn't leave a chance to slam him, making it clear that no one could disrespect their favorite contestant.

A Twitter user wrote, "These white men keep referring to Destiny as “scary” and it’s rubbing me the wrong way…" Another person added, "I really don’t like this BIG SCARY MONSTA language used when speaking on Destiney and it needs to stop."

Another social media user noted, "The way they keep calling Destiny scary is making me wanna fight.... Like y'all wanna see a scary black woman? B***h I'll show you scary!! Keep playing with my sista."

Another critic noted, "Ok they can stop with the whole Destiny is scary narrative….even Bergie just pmo." "Oh I don't like them trying to paint Destiny like some scary black woman," stated another viewer.

Who is 'Love Island USA' Season 5 islander Destiny Zammarra?

Destiny is a microbiologist who hails from St Louis, but currently resides in Florissant, Missouri. Destiny has always been fascinated by the world of science and has a knack for pushing boundaries.

Destiny's passion led her to study microbiology and eventually earn two degrees in the field.

Besides academic pursuits, Destiny developed an interest in modeling which eventually led to her starring in the Peacock show 'Love Island USA' Season 5.

Who is 'Love Island USA' Season 5 islander Carsten 'Bergie' Bergersen?

Carsten 'Bergie' Bergersen hails from the small town of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. He currently lives in Madison, South Dakota. Bergie is a manager for the famous ice cream shop Dairy Queen.

He is a hopeless romantic and has been single forever. He joined 'Love Island USA' Season 5 to find a partner but struggled to couple up from the first few weeks.

New episodes of 'Love Island USA' Season 5 premiere from Thursday to Tuesday, 9 pm ET on Peacock.