Love Island’s Tyler Cruickshank makes grovelling apology after being accused of ‘humiliating’ co-star Rachel Finni

LOVE Island star Tyler Cruikshank has issued a major apology to his co-star Rachel Finni after being accused of humiliating her.

Rachel, 30, blasted her co-stars following an livestream, where they implied that she wasn't worthy of being called a bombshell.

On Wednesday, Tyler, 26, along with fellow ex-islanders Jake Cornish, 25, Brad McClelland, 26, and Aaron Francis, 24, decided to go live on Instagram.

During the broadcast, the former Love Island stars discussed a range of topics, but conversation soon turned to discuss their season's female bombshells.

When Rachel's name was mentioned - as she was one of the first bombshells to enter the villa - Brad scoffed and pulled a face.

The three other islanders then burst out laughing, unable to speak for a few moments.

Despite the conversation moving on for a second, Brad brought back the conversation again to clearly state: "Again, Rachel, NOT a bombshell".

A short 44-second screen recording of the broadcast has since gone viral on social media, with the boys being branded as "cruel", ";childish", and "bullies".

Tyler has now issued an apology to Rachel saying he was sorry for "offending" her and will be taking some time to reflect on his involvement.

He wrote: "I'm sad and disappointed to understand that my reaction to the comments made during an Instagram live with three fellow Islanders have upset and offended another individual.

"I appreciate how this has been received and affected others.

"I have made an attempt to speak to Rachel directly, and will be available to talk to her when she's ready.

"It has also come to my attention that Rachel has been subject to hurtful comments across various platforms on a number of occasions - I have not been party to this, and would not condone nor support behaviour of this nature.

"I will be taking the time to reflect on my involvement in this situation and what I could have done differently. "

Fans of the show instantly took to Twitter to discuss, with one writing: "Aaron, tyler, jake and Brad sitting on insta lives and laughing and making fun of Rachel is giving me secondary vibes. How childish".

Another said: "A big f**k you to Brad, Jake, Aaron and Tyler for taking time out of their day to bully Rachel one year later after the show."

Rachel was made aware of the Instagram Live not long after, taking to her own Instagram stories to address it.

The former luxury travel advisor wrote: " Imagine I was only on it 5 minutes, have the least amount of followers and yet STILL have more substance, more impact and more interest expressed in me than the lot combined.

"Aside from living off love island fame what exactly are you doing!? What else are you recognised for outside vanity and social media!?"

The star explained that due to this incident, she now has felt her first feeling of regret when it comes to appearing on the show.

Rachel continued: "Despite EVERYTHING that happened till now, I still saw the experience as a blessing. No matter how awful and manipulated it was I just took it as part of the experience as it lead me to amazing things.

"But for it to be TODAYYYY and I have actual nobodies mimicking me and discussing me publicly like a joke. I am FULLY over it and regret going on the show. Why is this deserving of going on a tv show?"

The star called the boys involved "idiots", claiming they had "publicly humiliated" her: "How do these actual idiots think it's ok to publicly humiliate and me and discuss me like that?"

She explained that this isn't a sole incident for her, alleging: "And not just today. Multiple, multiple and multiple times over.

"TODAY year later and I'm still being bullied/ taunted openly for all to see. Honestly.…if there's a statement stronger than "f**k you' understand it and receive it. I'm done."