Coco Lodge opens up on online trolling after Love Island

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‘My goal is to be so successful to prove all the haters wrong’: Coco Lodge opens up about online trolling after Love Island, says editing show ‘robbed’ her of showing her true self

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Coco Lodge has responded to trolls who criticized her appearance after she appeared on Love Island.

The 27-year-old reality star described her experience on the show as a “roller coaster” and said that after she was dumped, she was faced with “brutal” comments.

speaking to of modeShe said: ‘I’ve also had to deal with the bad side of now being in the public eye, especially the social media trolls and negative press which has felt difficult at times, especially when they’ve been so brutal with my appearance. , which sometimes makes you question yourself.

Coco Lodge has responded to trolls who criticized her appearance after she appeared on Love Island.

Coco Lodge has responded to trolls who criticized her appearance after she appeared on Love Island.

Coco added, “Ever since I left the Love Island villa with so much hate and negativity, I’ve set out to be so successful just to prove all the haters wrong.”

“Throughout the whole experience, in a roundabout way, it made me love myself more than I did before the show because I’ve had to get stronger since I left the show and learn that regardless of what other people think, I have to love. myself and all my features and imperfections that I put in the spotlight for people to crucify, I chose this decision and I’ve just had to own up to it in both the good and the bad.’

Coco also criticized the show for its editing, saying that it ‘stole’ her from showing her ‘100% genuine self’.

The 27-year-old reality star described her experience on the show as a

The 27-year-old reality star described her experience on the show as a “roller coaster” and said that after she was dumped, she was faced with “brutal” comments.

It comes after Coco appeared to slam Love Island last summer, claiming she wasn’t warned about trolls before the bosses gave her back her phone.

Appearing at the Capital Breakfast in July, Coco said she was abused by trolls about her appearance, which caught her off guard.

Presenter Sian Welby told him: “You’ve been getting horrible, horrible, horrible comments on your Instagram, on Twitter, I mean, what was it like to leave the villa and see all of a sudden?”

Coco also criticized the show for its editing, saying that it 'stole' her from showing her '100% genuine self'.

Coco also criticized the show for its editing, saying that it ‘stole’ her from showing her ‘100% genuine self’.

Coco replied, “I just wasn’t expecting it because I wasn’t warned, so when I got my phone back, I was literally on my way to the airport and I was reading all these comments about how I look and how I look.” and i was literally shocked.

‘I know there was an article about me at the airport and it was ‘Coco Lodge fuming when she sees troll comments’ and I just think, I was upset, I wasn’t fuming, it hurt, it is what it is.’

A Love Island spokesperson said all islanders receive: ‘Training on the impacts of social media and handling potential negativity.

Not Ready: It comes after Coco appeared to slam Love Island last summer, claiming she wasn't warned about trolls before the bosses gave her phone back.

Not Ready: It comes after Coco appeared to slam Love Island last summer, claiming she wasn’t warned about trolls before the bosses gave her phone back.

“The cast are told that they must consider all the potential implications of being on the show and work through this decision-making process in consultation with their family and those closest to them, to make sure they feel it is the right thing for them to do. them.

‘[They are given] a wellness team dedicated exclusively to the islanders both during the show and after.

‘[As well as] tailor-made training on the management of social networks and advice on finances and adaptation to life at home.

After the death of Mike Thalassitis in 2019, the producers announced key changes to the islanders’ duty of care, saying everyone would be able to access therapy sessions, social media and financial training, and a minimum of 14 months of “proactive” contact. “.

The ITV show tackled his duty of care after two islanders; Sophie Gradon and Mike and presenter Caroline Flack tragically committed suicide within a 20-month period.

Love Island Duty of Care Protocols in full

Pre-filming and filming

  • Registered mental health professional involved throughout the series, from pre-filming to aftercare.
  • Comprehensive pre-filming psychological and medical evaluations, including evaluations by an independent doctor, a psychological consultant, and reports from each islander’s GP to verify medical history.
  • Prospective islanders are required to fully disclose any medical history that is relevant to their inclusion in the village and the production’s ability to provide them with a suitable environment.
  • Managing Cast Expectations: Detailed explanations, both verbally and in writing, of the implications, both positive and negative, of participating in the series are provided to prospective cast members throughout the casting process and reinforced within the cast. contract to be clear.
  • The cast are told that they must consider all the potential implications of participating in the show and work through this decision-making process in consultation with their family and those closest to them, to ensure they feel it is the right thing for them to do. .
  • The senior team on the ground have received mental health first aid training.
  • A wellness team dedicated exclusively to the islanders both during the show and after.

Aftercare

  • Personalized training on the management of social networks and advice on finances and adaptation to life at home.
  • A minimum of eight therapy sessions will be offered to each islander when they return home.
  • Proactive contact with Islanders for a period of 14 months after the series in which they have appeared ends, with additional help provided where appropriate.
  • We encourage Islanders to secure management to represent them after the show and manage them should they decide to participate in other television shows, ad campaigns, or other public appearance opportunities.

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