LOVE Island star, Brett Staniland, has revealed exclusively to The Sun how he faced ‘HOMOPHOBIC abuse’ making public life ‘challenging’ when he returned home.
The 2021 Islander Brett Staniland has shared behind-the-scenes secrets, revealing the difficult challenges he faced when leaving the show.
Back in the UK, Brett found it difficult to adapt to normal life, claiming he was subjected to “a lot of abuse”, which at times made it “challenging to go out in public”.
“There were a few bad situations at parties I went to and a lot of homophobic abuse against me,” he says.
“The say don’t read or engage with the negative stuff online, but it’s really hard to escape when it’s on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and everywhere else.
“Nothing prepares you for someone coming up to your face and calling you a c*** or a f*****. It’s really challenging, but now things got better.”
Brett went on to pass his PhD to become a doctor and has continued to model – including in the upcoming London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks.
Airing on ITV2, the first episode of Love Island 2022 will be a bumper one, starting at 9pm on June 6 and going on until 10.35pm.
Read our Love Island blog below for the latest news, gossip and updates…
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Stars WILL be shown having sex this year
Love Island revealed year’s lineup of dating hopefuls on Monday, and it has been announced that the singletons WILL be shown having sex despite last year’s series’ blackout.
Love Island producers confirmed to MailOnline that sex is still on the menu, and they will assess each moment of pleasure between the Islanders on a case-by-case basis.
Executive producer Mike Spencer admitted there was no black out ban in place.
He said: “We don’t decide anything in advance. You just don’t know until you see the footage, genuinely, we are so reactive we are cutting around the clock.
“If something happens, we are cutting it overnight so until you see something it is hard to make a judgment and you just have to go with what is right.
“The show does get it right, it’s suggestive and funny, music is a massive thing, and we will continue to do that but until we see it it’s difficult to tell and it depends on who it is.”
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Inside Love Island star Tasha’s secret friendship with HUGE star
Yesterday it was confirmed that Love Island’s first deaf star, Tasha Ghouri, has signed up for the hit dating show.
Now, it has been revealed that the stunning dancer has a secret friendship with a celebrity pal.
Tasha, 23, is friends with fellow deaf celebrity, and Strictly champ, Rose Ayling Ellis.
In October 2021 she uploaded a snap of herself looking totally different wearing a striking black wig.
EastEnders star Rose was quick to say that she liked the photo.
Just like her pal, Tasha also strives to raise awareness for deaf people.
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Love Island’s Andrew Le Page’s secret surgery weeks before villa entrance
The 27-year-old real estate agent has been secretly recovering from an operation before heading into the Majorcan villa.
He has yet to reveal his reasons for going under the knife, but took to his Instagram account and shared a throwback snap of himself topless while on a hike in Dubai.
Andrew penned in the caption: “Easy to see, hard to catch.
He added: “On the road to recovery and can’t wait to be back out there exploring again.
“The surgery isn’t anything major or serious it’s something I’ve wanted for a long time and in due course I will explain what I’ve had but just wanted to say thanks for the love from everyone who messaged me, I appreciate it a lot #biglove xx”.
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Huge Love Island star looks unrecognisable in throwback
MOLLY-MAE Hague looks almost unrecognisable in an unearthed snap from her teen years.
The Love Island favourite is one of the show’s biggest success stories, racking up 6.5million Instagram followers and landing a string of high profile brand deals.
Over the years Molly altered her look with fillers and Botox.
The 23-year-old began getting many of her cosmetic procedures reversed in hopes of achieving a more natural look last February.
In March, experts estimated that the social media influencer spent over £8,000 on regular procedures and paid thousands more to have them reversed.
The PLT creative director explained she no longer recognised herself in the photo and wanted to do something about it.
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Exclusive – Backlash at home
Back in the UK, Brett found it difficult to adapt to normal life, claiming he was subjected to “a lot of abuse”, which at times made it “challenging to go out in public”.
“There were a few bad situations at parties I went to and a lot of homophobic abuse against me,” he says.
“The say don’t read or engage with the negative stuff online, but it’s really hard to escape when it’s on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and everywhere else.
“Nothing prepares you for someone coming up to your face and calling you a c*** or a f*****. It’s really challenging, but now things got better.”
Brett went on to pass his PhD to become a doctor and has continued to model – including in the upcoming London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks.
His main goal is to produce a documentary that exposes exploitation in the fashion industry.
Brett adds: “I want to show the bad conditions people suffer in Bangladesh, Indonesia and elsewhere in the world, how clothes are made, and how much waste there is.”
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When does Love Island start?
Love Island starts on Monday, June 6, 2022, with the launch show starting at 9pm on ITV2.
After this, the show will air every night at the same time.
The exception is Saturdays, when there will be a highlights show instead.
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Who is in the Love Island 2022 cast?
You can find out more about the contestants for the new series here.
The first 11 Islanders including Michael Owen’s daughter Gemma are:
- Tasha Ghouri, 23
- Gemma Owen, 19
- Amber Beckford, 24
- Indiyah Polack, 22
- Paige Thorne, 24
- Davide Sanclimenti, 27
- Ikenna Ekwonna, 23
- Luca Bish, 23
- Dami Hope, 26
- Andrew Le Page, 27
- Liam Llewellyn, 22
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Is Paige Thorne on Instagram and Facebook?
It wouldn’t be Love Island without social media, would it?
This year’s series will see the return of from the fans on Twitter, and it will greatly enhance the social followings of the contestants.
Paige Thorne is on Instagram and has over 10,000 followers on the platform.
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Who is Paige Thorne?
Paige Thorne hails from Swansea and is keen to try something new.
She said: “In Swansea there is just no-one I can find, I’ve tried and there’s just nobody there anymore.
“I need to break out and broaden my horizons and Love Island just brings everyone together for me.
“I haven’t got to go out and I haven’t got to swipe.
“So, hopefully they can just come to me now!”
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Exclusive – £500 clothing allowance
Last years contestant, Brett said Love Islanders bring multiple outfits to be approved by the camera crew, but are also offered clothing from the show’s sponsors, according to Brett.
He says: “Before you go in you get sent a code that gives you £500 credit on an online store and then they deliver everything to the villa where you are quarantining.
“Then when you’re in Casa Amor there’s a big duffle bag delivered to you every three or four days that contains swimwear, trainers, evening outfits and everything.
“It’s like a whole wardrobe of brand new stuff every few days and if you talk to the team, you can request specific items, like more underwear, socks or anything else you need.”
One regular section of the show that doesn’t make the final cut is cast members getting approval for their clothes every day.
Brett says: “You have to hold up your shirt to make sure it doesn’t make the cameras strobe. Often they are like, ‘Yeah, you can’t wear that.’
“I filmed my entrance scenes while the Islanders were out on a challenge, but because my shorts caused camera problems they had to stall them while we filmed it all over again.”
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Exclusive – Degrading sex questions
Last years contestant, Brett says he was approached by Love Island producers via Instagram with a “bog-standard message” asking him to apply for an unnamed ITV show.
Multiple interviews followed – and he says he struggled with the very personal nature of the questions.
Brett recalls: “They asked how many sexual partners I had, which isn’t something I would divulge.
“I feel like it’s weird to keep count of how many people you sleep with, it’s like having a black book, and to me, it’s degrading to women.”
After the grilling, Brett says he was “in the dark” about whether he’d appear on Love Island until two days before his flight to Majorca.
Upon arrival, he had to quarantine with a chaperone in a luxury villa with a pool.
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Is Davide Sanclimenti on Instagram and TikTok?
Davide is on Instagram with over seven thousand followers as of May 2022.
Follow him on @davidesancli where you’ll find lots of sexy selfies.
It does not appear that he has a TikTok account.
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Who is Davide Sanclimenti?
Davide is a 27-year-old is a business owner from Rome, Italy, who now lives in Manchester.
He said: “I think Love Island is going to be so much fun. I’m going to be the Italian stallion in the Villa! With my Italian charm, I can also be a very romantic guy. I’m good looking and I’ve realised since I first arrived in Manchester, a lot of English girls actually love me.”
Business owner Davide is taking the show seriously and is even looking ahead to starting a family with a lucky someone.
He continued: “They love to be around me and I love to be around them. It’s going to be fun, I’m looking forward to it.
“I want to find my soulmate, find my person so I can actually build something in the future, grow with them, be a family.”
Viewers can expect deep conversation and patient listening from the muscular Italian.
He prides himself on always being available as a shoulder to cry on or a soundboard.
He said: “They would say that I’ve got a good heart, I’m a very deep person. For the people around me, I’m always there, ready to support and help them in a moment of need.”
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Stars WILL be shown having sex this year
Love Island revealed year’s lineup of dating hopefuls on Monday, and it has been announced that the singletons WILL be shown having sex despite last year’s series’ blackout.
Love Island producers confirmed to MailOnline that sex is still on the menu, and they will assess each moment of pleasure between the Islanders on a case-by-case basis.
Executive producer Mike Spencer admitted there was no black out ban in place.
He said: “We don’t decide anything in advance. You just don’t know until you see the footage, genuinely, we are so reactive we are cutting around the clock.
“If something happens, we are cutting it overnight so until you see something it is hard to make a judgment and you just have to go with what is right.
“The show does get it right, it’s suggestive and funny, music is a massive thing, and we will continue to do that but until we see it it’s difficult to tell and it depends on who it is.”
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Inside Love Island star Tasha’s secret friendship with HUGE star
Yesterday it was confirmed that Love Island’s first deaf star, Tasha Ghouri, has signed up for the hit dating show.
Now, it has been revealed that the stunning dancer has a secret friendship with a celebrity pal.
Tasha, 23, is friends with fellow deaf celebrity, and Strictly champ, Rose Ayling Ellis.
In October 2021 she uploaded a snap of herself looking totally different wearing a striking black wig.
EastEnders star Rose was quick to say that she liked the photo.
Just like her pal, Tasha also strives to raise awareness for deaf people.
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Love Island’s Andrew Le Page’s secret surgery weeks before villa entrance
The 27-year-old real estate agent has been secretly recovering from an operation before heading into the Majorcan villa.
He has yet to reveal his reasons for going under the knife, but took to his Instagram account and shared a throwback snap of himself topless while on a hike in Dubai.
Andrew penned in the caption: “Easy to see, hard to catch.
He added: “On the road to recovery and can’t wait to be back out there exploring again.
“The surgery isn’t anything major or serious it’s something I’ve wanted for a long time and in due course I will explain what I’ve had but just wanted to say thanks for the love from everyone who messaged me, I appreciate it a lot #biglove xx”.
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Huge Love Island star looks unrecognisable in throwback
MOLLY-MAE Hague looks almost unrecognisable in an unearthed snap from her teen years.
The Love Island favourite is one of the show’s biggest success stories, racking up 6.5million Instagram followers and landing a string of high profile brand deals.
Over the years Molly altered her look with fillers and Botox.
The 23-year-old began getting many of her cosmetic procedures reversed in hopes of achieving a more natural look last February.
In March, experts estimated that the social media influencer spent over £8,000 on regular procedures and paid thousands more to have them reversed.
The PLT creative director explained she no longer recognised herself in the photo and wanted to do something about it.
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Richard Madeley ‘to leave the country’ over Love Island
RICHARD Madeley has refused to hide his disdain for Love Island, and even threatened to leave the country over the hit ITV2 dating show returning next week – Monday, June 6.
The Good Morning Britain host made viewers laugh with an unscripted comment today as bikini-clad Love Islanders filled their screens.
Richard Arnold introduced three Love Island cast favourites, including Michael Owen’s daughter Gemma Owen, when Madeley, 66, quipped: “If there’s ever a good reason to join a queue out of the airport and get out of the country, that is it.”
Reacting to his contempt for the show, one viewer said: “Just remember when queuing at the airport for a flight out #GMB #RichardMadeley some folk can’t afford a holiday (me included).”
Richard was also unimpressed yesterday and ‘couldn’t care less’ as the Love Island line-up was announced.
The outspoken presenter even apologised to viewers at home after his co-host Charlotte Hawkins screamed the reality TV show’s phrase “got a text!”
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Ex-Islander Chloe Burrows confirms romance with Toby is back
LOVE Island’s Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran look to be stronger than ever on their first holiday as a couple.
Split rumours swirled around their relationship last month, but they have put paid to them on a sun-soaked getaway to Jamaica.
Chloe, looking great in a lime green bikini, filmed the pair cruising on a boat in the Caribbean Sea.
They both appeared happy and relaxed in each other’s company, before took to the edge of the vessel and did an impressive backwards tuck dive.
Chloe and Toby, who met on last year’s series of Love Island, were said to be struggling to find time for their relationship due to their busy work schedules.
But on Wednesday, Chloe shared pictures of them on an plane.
Pouting at the camera, the reality star said: “First hols vibes. Wow I look nice x.”
Filming a short clip as they walked through the airport at Montego Bay, Chloe squealed: “We made it!”
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Stars WILL be shown having sex this year
LOVE ISLAND revealed year’s lineup of dating hopefuls on Monday, and it has been announced that the singletons WILL be shown having sex despite last year’s series’ blackout.
Love Island producers confirmed to MailOnline that sex is still on the menu, and they will assess each moment of pleasure between the Islanders on a case-by-case basis.
Executive producer Mike Spencer admitted there was no black out ban in place.
He said: “We don’t decide anything in advance. You just don’t know until you see the footage, genuinely, we are so reactive we are cutting around the clock.
“If something happens, we are cutting it overnight so until you see something it is hard to make a judgment and you just have to go with what is right.
“The show does get it right, it’s suggestive and funny, music is a massive thing, and we will continue to do that but until we see it it’s difficult to tell and it depends on who it is.”
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Everything you need to know about Love Island
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First look inside the new villa (2/2)
The bright living room boasts white and blue panel walls and an L-shaped white sofa with pink and orange scatter cushions.
Orange and purple transparent lamps hang from the ceiling, while there are neon heart shapes in the walls.
On the walls of the villa hang neon signs saying ‘steamy’ and ‘to the beach’.
The bathroom features a roll top bath emblazoned with the slogan ‘bubbles for days’ in the show’s signature scrawl.
There is also a stunning dressing area for the girls, complete with a table of mirrors where they get do their make-up. And, surrounding this area are wardrobes filled with sustainable clothing from Love Island’s new sponsor, ebay.
The bedroom is quite the arty affair with giant pop-art style portraits of lips eating cherries and ice creams above the rows of double beds.
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First look inside the new villa (1/2)
LOVE Island has opened the doors to its brand new villa – and here is your FIRST LOOK inside the stunning new Majorca pad.
The ITV2 hit show’s crew have been beavering away for weeks to get the rural six bedroom property ready for the first show next Monday.
The swanky new home for the show boasts the biggest kitchen ever, a brand new beach hut chair and a funky new bedroom where the action will (hopefully) happen.
The show’s famous outdoor kitchen is back and is the biggest cooking space yet.
It boasts an L-shaped white island with granite coloured built-in units and drawers.
The whole thing is set on wooden decking, overlooking a seating area and the rolling hills.
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Love Island fans say same thing about Luca’s tattoos
LOVE Island fans have spotted an eerie similarity between contestant Luca Bish and One Direction star Harry Styles body art.
Luca has several tattoos across his torso and chest – including a butterfly inking at the centre, a pair of feathers and a rose.
It bares a striking resemblance to popstar Harry’s tatts, the British star revealed that he had a total of 60 tattoos, with one of the most prominent a large butterfly on his torso.
Fans were quick to spot the similarities, with one writing: “Luca’s tattoos are just like Harry Styles.”
Another posted: “The new Love Island contestant Luca has a butterfly tattoo a bit like Harry Styles.”
A third added: “Similar tatts to Harry Styles.”
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Richard Madeley spotted cringing over Love Island line-up
Richard Madeley cringed today as he was forced to share Love Island 2022’s new line-up on Good Morning Britain.
The outspoken presenter, 66, even apologised to viewers at home after his co-host Charlotte Hawkins screamed “got a text!”
He refused to hide his disdain for the hit ITV2 dating show which is making a comeback on Monday, June 6.
Excited Charlotte said she was a fan and had the honour of announcing the first singleton going into the villa.
“It’s not just the weather that will be hotting up over the next few weeks because summer officially starts with the nation’s favourite dating show,” she said.
The Love Island logo filled the screen behind their desk, and Richard dropped his head into his hands.
Charlotte continued over the Love Island theme tune. “You might get a clue from the music… Yes Richard, it is back with a bang.”
She finished with the announcement as Richard groaned and he finally said. “Yeah, here we go…
“Sorry, I can’t summon up the enthusiasm. I know loads of you love Love Island…”