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Sophie Gradon's Love Island co-star says more reality TV aftercare is needed
THE UNTIMELY DEATH of former Love Island star, Sophie Gradon, sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry yesterday.
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The 32-year-old, who appeared on the show in 2016 and made history by being part of the show’s first same-sex coupling, was found dead on Wednesday.
Tributes have flooded in for the former Miss Great Britain, with fellow reality television stars honouring the friendships they established with the Newcastle native in recent years.
Sophie, who was vocal when it came to her personal struggles with anxiety, recently advised those with similar conditions against applying to the show given the intensity of the experience.
And in the days that have followed Sophie’s passing, her former Love Island co-star, Malin Andersson, asserted that post-show aftercare is vital.
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Malin, who maintained a friendship with Sophie after the culmination of their Love Island experience, gave an insight into the ‘downsides of reality TV.
Speaking to Newsbeat, Malin said:
Malin argued that repercussions born of entering into the reality TV industry are not discussed as extensively as they should be.
According to Malin, Sophie struggled to deal with the aftermath of appearing on the hugely popular dating show two years ago, and confided in her friend.
Northumbria Police have stated that a report into Sophie’s death is being prepared for the coroner.
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