Love Island’s Andrew Le Page breaks silence on Jacques row and reveals why he unfollowed him
LOVE Island star Andrew Le Page has opened up about his decision to unfollow Jacques O’Neill on social media.
Eagle-eyed followers spotted he had made the move after a video emerged of Jacques mocking Tasha during the final, which he now says he did because his girlfriend is “his priority”.
Speaking about distancing himself from the rugby player, Andrew said on : “Yeah, it obviously is true [I unfollowed Jacques].'
“Tasha is my priority and obviously there was a video that came out. We're trying to move away from it all and just be ourselves and get on with life.”
Last night Jacques took to Instagram to comment on bullying claims, after he was also accused of targeting Remi.
In a lengthy statement, Jacques addressed the situation and apologised for his actions.
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He wrote: "I just want to acknowledge the situation that's happening right now and apologise if my behaviour has caused offence or been misinterpreted over the last few weeks.
"I genuinely have no bad feelings towards anyone and I've not meant for anything to come across that way at all. It was not my intention and I'm genuinely sorry if it has.
"Life has been very overwhelming recently and admittedly I've probably not handled myself in the best possible way.
"I take full responsibility for my actions. I'm aware I'm far from perfect and that there is work that needs to be done on myself."
The rugby player also revealed that he has now begun therapy, adding: "I had my first therapy session on Monday which really took me out of my comfort zone, I know I have needed this for years but it's only now I have decided to get help.
"I know it's a step in the right direction for me even after just one session.
"I'm not asking for sympathy, I just want to acknowledge the situation and move forward as positively as I can.
"However, I know this can be used as an important lesson for me moving forward and over the coming years. I hope I can become the person I want to be and use this new platform to spread a positive message.
"I'm sorry to anyone that I have let down X."
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During the recent series of the hit ITV dating show, Jacques came in as a bombshell and quickly coupled up with Welsh paramedic Paige Thorne.
Their relationship became strained after it was revealed he kissed Cheyanne Kerr while Paige was away in Casa Amor.
He spent a number of days attempting to win her back before announcing he was leaving the villa as he needed to "get back to himself".
Before deciding to leave the show, the 23-year-old came close to having a physical argument with new bombshell Adam Collard who wanted to pursue Thorne.