Siannise Fudge 'disturbed' watching Love Island as she opens up about past abuse

Former Love Island star Siannise Fudge has spoken out and says it's "disturbing" that toxic behaviours are being "normalised" on the show.

The behaviour from the male contestants during the 12th series of the show has been blasted by some fans. Many called Harrison's behaviour 'petrifying' after his love triangle with Lauren and Toni. Harrison had slept with Lauren twice, and had later asked Toni, who was unaware of the events, to couple up with him - leaving Lauren in tears.

Women's Aid later shared a statement which, in part, read: “Despite these positive steps, we still see unhealthy patterns of behaviour on these shows, showing just how steeped in misogyny and sexism our society still is. Women are often lied to, slut-shamed and manipulated, as well as laughed at behind their backs.

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"Misogyny and sexism lay the foundation for the tolerance of abuse and violence – it reinforces a culture that excuses and trivialises violence against women and girls. More must be done to educate contestants on sexism and misogyny, and it is a great credit to viewers who take to social media, continuing to call out these behaviours as soon as they see them.”

Now, Siannise, who finished as runner-up during the 2020 series, has called out the show while referencing an abusive relationship of her own. Siannise did not reveal who the partner was.

The former Love Island star posted a quote from model Bella Hadid, before sharing her own experiences. The quote read: "I constantly went back to men that abused me. I would become silent and cry... [As a] people pleaser... I was putting my worth in the hands of someone else."

"I have been a victim in my past relationships of this behaviour, which I thought was normal, and that's the scariest part. It's so disappointing and very disturbing that this behaviour on national TV, especially on one of the biggest TV shows, is being normalised," Siannise wrote.

"Those girls deserve so much more, they deserve to be respected and my heart goes out to them. I'm sure they will need a lot of support when they are out as I know the intensity of that environment and having to deal with that behaviour on top is just awful."

"This whole thread speaks volumes and I'm gonna leave it here. Please read and I hope this helps understand why this will never be ok and should never be tolerated," she concluded.

Later sharing a post from Women's Aid, titled "What's going on with the men in Love Island this year?" Siannise wrote alongside the caption: "It's been so disturbing watching for me this year, especially as a previous islander. The behaviour has been shocking and it really hasn't been about finding love, it's been about power, control, and emotional abuse.

"It's very concerning that this is being normalised on national TV," she said. The former Love Island star then posted a picture of her boyfriend, footballer George Rigg, as she wrote: "Thank you for being my safety, my peace, and showing me what a real healthy love is. Been waiting for you my whole life."

Before entering the Love Island villa, which is monitored 24/7, Islanders complete video training and guidance across a range of topics to include mutually respectful behaviour in relationships, behaviour patterns associated with controlling and coercive behaviour and language around disability, sexuality, race and ethnicity, and microaggressions before they meet their fellow Islanders.

Extensive show protocols include suspending social media, training in language and behaviour and ongoing support before, during and after filming.

Programme contributors will be offered a full package of measures to ensure they remain supported prior to, during and after the filming period on the show.

For confidential support, call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Freephone Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or visit womensaid.co.uk If you or your family have lost a friend or family member through fatal domestic abuse, AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) can offer specialist and expert support and advocacy. For more info visit www.aafda.org.uk

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