Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Trolls made me cry my eyes out HOT SEAT
Scarlett blasts body-shaming abuse following Aftersun show
SCARLETT Moffatt has hit out at body-shaming trolls who “attacked” her on Twitter during her appearance on the Love Island spin-off Aftersun.
The distraught 27-year-old presenter and former Gogglebox star said she was “crying my eyes out” over the “vile” comments about her appearance.
Scarlett, winner of I’m A Celebrity in 2016, said: “Feel like I can’t even film tv shows without hating the way that I look after – from constantly being attacked because of my size and my appearance!”
She said trolls were to blame for a rise in the number of people who, like her, were now suffering from social anxiety.
She said: “This is not fair this needs to stop!! Please to the people out there who aren’t loving themselves right now please don’t let other people stop you from doing what you love.”
She later added: “I wanted and felt like I had to write that tweet to let you know at the end of the day I’m a 27 year old girl with feelings & a family who get upset also when they see vile comments about my appearance. Something needs to change with our society!!”
Several celebrities sent messages of support, including ex-love Island contestant Olivia Buckland, 24, who said the same had happened to her. She said: “From one strong lady to another; we’re better than that. Can’t even give any advice Cus I know whatever is said doesn’t change the way it’s upset you. All I know is that you are better than words.”
Love Island host Caroline Flack, 38, who was also on Aftersun , tweeted: “You were BRILLIANT tonight. And lovely to chat after.”
And Scarlett, whose dress slipped to reveal her bra during Aftersun, thanked Love Island narrator Iain Stirling, 30, for his message after he tweeted that she was hot, and “the sweetest, most approachable individual out there”.