Love Island's Georgia Steel opens up about intense backlash and online trolling

Georgia feared backlash would affect romance with Toby

Georgia Steel, from Love Island, expressed her fears that the intense backlash and trolling she faced after the show would negatively impact her relationship with Toby Aromolaran. The 25-year-old revealed that she was concerned about how the hate directed towards her might influence Toby's feelings towards her in the real world.

Relationship with Toby going strong

Despite her worries, Georgia shared that her relationship with Toby is thriving. She highlighted his unwavering support and described him as her best friend. Georgia emphasized that the challenges they faced have only made their bond stronger.

Dealing with online abuse

Georgia opened up about the horrific online abuse she received after appearing on All Stars, where she was labeled as a 'snake' by trolls. She admitted to receiving death threats and expressed her concerns for her loved ones. The reality star shared that the trolling has taken a toll on her mental health, causing anxiety when in public.

Response to fellow All Stars cast

Georgia addressed comments made by fellow Love Island cast members Molly Smith and Tom Clare, expressing disappointment at their remarks. Despite feeling hurt by the criticism, she acknowledged the need to focus on her well-being and combat online bullying. Georgia emphasized the importance of creating a system to prevent anonymous trolling.

Focusing on positivity

Looking to the future, Georgia is determined to overcome the challenges she has faced and use her platform to advocate against online abuse. She emphasized the need to protect individuals in the public eye from harmful trolling and expressed her desire to make a positive impact by addressing the issue.