"I used it ignorantly, not fully understanding the weight, history, or pain behind it," Escobar wrote in an Instagram post Friday, shortly after clips of her using the N-word resurfaced

"I used [the N-word] ignorantly, not fully understanding the weight, history or pain behind it," the Miami native wrote on her Instagram. "I wasn't trying to be offensive or harmful, but I recognize now that intention doesn't excuse impact.

The Peacock reality show announced contestant Yulissa Escobar’s abrupt exit after fans resurfaced clips of her using racial slurs on two different podcasts.