I was on Love Island and felt bullied and isolated, says Abi as she breaks silence on hundreds of Ofcom complaints
LOVE Island’s Abi Moores has broken her silence after hundreds of fans complained to Ofcom accusing Mitchel Taylor of bullying her on the show.
Some 913 viewers contacted the broadcasting watchdog after watching Mitch take relentless potshots at Abi after their brief partnership came to an end.
Reflecting on the bullying claims, Abi told Cosmopolitan: “To be honest, I think the word bullying is a really strong word to use. It could be a little bit too strong because obviously I was only in there for four weeks and for two of those weeks me and Mitch got on really well.
“Maybe at times I did feel bullied by Mitch. He did make me feel isolated, and I just feel the comments kept coming and it was never ending. It was one after another after another.
“At the time, obviously, I was trying to change the connection I had with Scott from just friends to being a little bit more, and having someone just pick at your relationship and having someone telling you it’s not going to work, you don’t like her. I don’t think me and Scott really got a fair chance to get to know each other.”
Love Island viewers begged producers to step in after watching The Grafties challenge.
Mitch took to the stage when he was voted winner of ‘mad moves’ after telling ex Abi that he wanted to be with her over Ella Barnes.
The gas engineer picked up his award and said: “Of course it was. Mad moves, we’ve all had them. Mainly me in this villa.
“But I’m proud to get my second award tonight, guys. It means a lot. Not the best award to have.”
A lengthy dialogue ensued which resulted in Scott branding Mitch a “f**king k******d.”
As they traded insults, Abi – at the centre of the drama – tried to make the peace.
Later on, she became increasingly sad as she said: “Why are you trying to start something Mitch?
“You don’t need to.”
After cameras captured her with her head in her hands, she said: “It’s unnecessary Mitch, coming from you.”
Many fans were mortified by the exchange and branded the scene “uncomfortable” to watch.
One wrote: “Can the mental health team check on Abi, like she is fully being targeted here. like I’m actually worried.”
A second posted: “lt’s just an uncomfortable watch now, I feel like last night was undeserved & too far. Mitch was the one keeping her name in his mouth when she’s said she’s stayed away from him, like he pulled her for a chat two episodes ago! he’s weird!”
A third said: “Like her or not, she’s being bullied. Ty was hyping Ella B up to interrupt their chat. Made her feel uncomfortable whilst she was laughed at. Tonight she’s constantly getting brought up, told that Scott isn’t into her. She has to live with these people. I find it cruel tbf!
“It’s just unfair the constant bashing from him. he’s clearly bothered by her.”