The former Islander tells Grazia about the dark side of appearing on LoveIsland
byBefore I walked into the LoveIsland villa earlier this year, I knew I wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea. I wasn’t naive; I expected some trolling. But I didn’t expect death threats, or violent and racist messages. I didn’t expect VoiceNotes from people saying they would stab me in the street if they saw me, or telling me to end my own life.
I’ve also been sent unsolicited pictures by men. But sadly, that’s nothing new. I was 14 the first time I received an unwanted dick pic. I can’t understand why sending unsolicited photos is legal, when it would be illegal if a grown man flashed anyone – let alone a child – in the street.
Unfortunately, I am not the only Islander to have to go through this. The first time I cried after leaving the show was on learning that one of my friends in the villa,, was receiving horrific abuse; I just wouldn’t want anyone to experience that toll on their mental health, because I know what it’s like.
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