BELLE HASSAN: I'm Finally Ready To Tell My Story

Belle Hassan first rose to fame on Love Island back in 2019, where her fiery personality made her one of the most memorable islanders of the series.

Returning to the villa for this year’s Love Island: All Stars, she found herself at the centre of one of the series’ most talked about storylines, sparking conversation both on and off the show.

Since leaving the villa, Belle has been navigating the reality of life on the outside, including the impact of intense public scrutiny and online abuse.

In this episode, Belle shares:

Her perspective from her time on Love Island: All Stars
Dealing with online trolls and death threats
Her mental health struggles as a teenager and past toxic relationships
Finding ways to be kinder to yourself
How Harrison has been her biggest support since leaving the villa

This is a deeply honest conversation about self-worth and healing and above all, a reminder to be kind.

Belle Hassan is Great Company.

This episode contains sensitive topic discussions including self-harm. If you or someone you know is affected by anything in this episode and need support, please see the suggested helpline and website links below.

Samaritans - 116 123 - samaritans.org

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And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk

THE CREDITS

Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

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