As if Casa Amor bombshell Coco Lodge didn’t have a hard enough time in the villa as it was, shamelessly used by Andrew Tatebefore getting booted off before having the chance to form a genuine connection, she’s now spoken out about some of the degrading comments the rest of the boys made about her off camera.
Speaking on the Murad Merali podcast days after arriving along with fellow dumped Islander Josh Le Grove, Coco was audibly emotional as she opened up about the hard time she’d had in the villa and the trolling she’s received about the way she looks.
‘It hurts because it’s about your appearance,’ she said. ‘I had a hard time in there after Casa – not all the girls were exceptionally welcoming. There were comments made when the filming wasn’t on about how I’m a four out of ten by some of the boys. I don’t know who said it, Summer heard it. Like, ‘[I’m] a four out of ten, Paige is a twelve.’
Honestly, with the way the boys are behaving it could have been any one of them.
‘To have all the comments made about my appearance and stuff, it’s like, I’ve already been rejected on national TV, I really feel like I’ve had a confidence knock in there. It was really hard.
‘Whatever people say, I know that I’m beautiful otherwise I wouldn’t have been cast for the show. I just think people need to be kind. It’s just not okay, we’re not characters – we’re real people.’
She also revealed that despite what was shown on TV, she had been ‘emotionally invested’ and Andrew Le Page and was clear she didn’t want to be mugged off – which, as viewers will know, is exactly what he did.
She said, ‘I literally said to Andrew, “do not pick me if when you take me back [to the villa] you’re going to go back to Tasha, because I’m emotionally invested in you”.’ I did not want a ticket into the villa. I wanted a connection with him.
‘On the day of Casa Amor when I had my chat with Andrew, I’d been crying because I was so emotionally invested and I could tell he was in his head,’ she continued. ‘I was worried about being hurt. When he pied me off I was genuinely really upset and I think that’s one of the things that’s been edited out. I was out the front crying, hyperventilating with producers. I was so deeply hurt and you just didn’t get to see that side of things.’
Where To Buy The Exact Love Island Bikinis From This Series
1 of 33Danica's Black Gold Chain Bikini
Danica's black bikini with gold chain is straight off of the ISAWITFIRST website as the Black Gold Chain Bikini. It's currently sold out so you can be notified on the website or grab the Pretty Little Thing Black Gold Chain Strap V Front Bikini Top (£15) and Bottoms as a dupe.
2 of 33Danica's Blue Bombshell Bikini
Danica stepped into the villa with an apple-green bikini and heart-shaped diamante features. The Apple Green Diamante Heart Triangle Bikini Top and Apple Green Diamante Heart Bikini Bottoms are available on Pretty Little Thing right now.
3 of 33Indiyah's Pink Crystal Bikini
Indiyah's pink, crystal bikini is from Modaminx and makes a great addition to any holiday wardrobe. Shop her pink triangle crystal bikini top and matching pink tie-side crystal bikini bottoms .
4 of 33Amber's One Shoulder Zebra Bikini
Amber was spotted getting some time away from the sun and relaxing in the shade. She wore a gorg zebra print bikini from Boux Avenue. Get her look with the zebra asymmetric bikini top and matching zebra bikini bottoms .
5 of 33Gemma's White Belted Swimsuit
Gemma wore a chic white swimsuit when having a chat with partner Luca. We saw her in the H&M ribbed belted swimsuit in white . We love this white belted swimsuit from Etsy as an alternative.
6 of 33Tasha's Cream Bandeau Bikini
Tasha avoided any tan lines last night with this bandeau bikini from PLT. Shop her look with the cream hammered trim bikini top and matching cream hammered trim bikini bottoms .
7 of 33Ekin-Su's Green Bikini
On a date with new boy Jay, we saw Ekin-Su in a green, two-piece bikini from Boux Avenue. Re-create her exact look with the green deep v-neck bikini top and matching green bikini bottoms .
8 of 33Indiyah's Light Pink Ring Bikini
Indiyah's light pink bikini is straight from Oh Polly as the Majesty Ring Halter Neck Bikini Top in Light Orange. Ring bikinis are very in this season and we like the Aerie triangle halter neck bikini top with ring detail and EVARAE Sia cutout embellished stretch-ECONYL halterneck bikini top too.
9 of 33Gemma's Orange Corset Swimsuit
Whilst being thrown around by Luca, we saw Gemma wear a bright orange corset bikini. The Club L London After Sun Burnt Orange Corset Halter Swimsuit stood out in the challenge.
10 of 33Amber's Red Ruffle Bikini
Relaxing in the sun, Amber was spotted in this Boux Avenue Sydney textured triangle bikini top and matching bottoms.
11 of 33Ekin-Su's Blue Swimming Costume
During the hot 'men-chanic' challenge, we saw Ekin-Su don a royal blue swimsuit - the exact one is the Majorca strappy back swimsuit from Boux Avenue.
12 of 33Tasha's Multicoloured Swirl Bikini
Tasha's gorg multicoloured bikini is straight from Shein as the Color Block Smocked Halter Triangle Tie Side Thong Bikini Swimsuit. You can get similar examples from the ASOS DESIGN tie side bikini bottom bold abstract print and Free People Frankies Phillipa Shine Bikini Top .
13 of 33Gemma's Grey Ring Bikini
We're familiar with Gemma's own brand line OG Beachwear which she dons on the daily - like this grey Valencia bikini which is available right now. If you love this style, boohoo do a similar style in their O-ring Bikini Bandeau Top
14 of 33Paige's Gold Date Bikini
Paige's bikini that she wore on a date with new man Jacques is sold-out Ann Summers (Kota Bikini Top, £9), but if you like the style there are loads of similar options like the Ann Summers Suncity Soft Bikini Top.
15 of 33Tasha's Bronze Bikini
In Episode 5 of Love Island, we saw Tasha don this exact bikini from Boux Avenue. Snap up the Hvar bronze ruched brazilian bikini briefs - Bronze and Hvar bronze ruched multiway bikini top - Bronze on the website right now.
16 of 33Gemma's Grey Swimsuit
Gemma showed off her gorgeous tan with a grey shiny swimsuit from Hunkemoller. You can get the Havana Multi-Way Swimsuit Rebecca Mir in Grey on the website now.
17 of 33Indiyah's Neon Yellow Bikini
Neon is very in this summer and Indiyah shows us how it's done in her Oh Polly Layered Bikini Top in Lime Other neon lime and yellow options include the PrettyLittleThing Light Lime Mini Crinkle Underwired Square Neck Bikini Top, the Hollister High Apex Ribbed Underwire Bikini Top and the GUESS Fluo colour bandeau bikini.
18 of 33Paige's Green Ombre Swimsuit
Just as we saw Liam leave the villa, Paige was wearing this super skimpy green ombre swimsuit with a tie front. The exact match is available on ASOS as the ASOS DESIGN lace up cut out swimsuit in green ombre print.
19 of 33Afie's Green Bikini
Newbie Afie donned 'Lime Sherbet' Emerald Contrast Triple Crystal Bandeau Top on her first day. We also like this similar dupe - the Andressa top from Camila Coelho.
20 of 33Paige's Pink Ruched Bikini
Paige looked pretty in pink in a ruched bikini top - and you can shop a very similar vibe on REVOLVE with the PQ Remi Ruched Bandeau Bikini Top.
21 of 33Tasha's Orange and Pink Bikini
Tasha's orange and pink bikini is straight off of Missy Empire. The Jorja Pink Orange Contrast Tie Side Bikini Bottom and Saffron Pink Orange Contrast Strap Triangle Bikini Top is available right now.
22 of 33Amber's Ombre Swimsuit
Amber's H&M Ombre Swimsuit was giving us real summer sun envy and it seems like everyone else is obsessed with the swimsuit too, as it's already sold out. We love the Beachy Ombre Cross Back One Piece Swimsuit as a strappy alternative.
23 of 33Tasha's Orange and Indiyah's Zebra Bikini
In a girlie chat over the boys, Tasha was seen in a hot orange strappy bikini whilst Indiyah was spotted in a MANGO zebra print bikini. The bikinis are available online right now - you can get Indiyah's MANGO Zebra print bikini top and MANGO Printed bikini bottom whilst Tasha's bikini is the [Cruz line from Oh Polly {href='https://www.ohpolly.com/products/cruz-braided-straps-triangle-bikini-top-orange' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener nofollow'}).
24 of 33Amber's Entrance Leopard Print Kimono and Black Bikini Set
Amber set off the show with a leopard print kimono which stood out against a classic black bikini set. You can buy the SXY Leopard Print Ruffle Trim Belted Kimono or ASOS do a dupe with the Brave Soul kimono with belt tie detail in leopard print brown .For a staple black bikini like Amber's, we like the House of Harlow 1960 x REVOLVE Darian Top and House of Harlow 1960 x REVOLVE Darian High Waist Bottom to match.
25 of 33Tasha's Entrance Cobalt Blue Tie Bikini
Everybody rushed to the online shops for Tasha's Cobalt Blue bikini which has already sold out on ASOS DESIGN mesh bandeau ruched front bikini top. The ASOS DESIGN hipster bottom in cobalt blue is still in stock though, and if you want a matching top then you'll want to grab the NA-KD Shiny Circle Detail Strappy Bikini Top.
26 of 33Gemma's Entrance Coral Wrap Bikini
Gemma's Entrance Bikini was straight from Club L London, as the Tied Up Coral Wrap Detail Bikini Top and matching briefs.
27 of 33Paige's Entrance Pink Sequin Bikini
Paige entered the villa in a flashy pink sequin bikini as seen on Sherbert Lemon . For those wanting to get on the pink sequin action this summer, the superdown Chantell Sequin Bikini Top and matching bottoms are a contender.
28 of 33Indiyah's Entrance White Bikini Set and Skirt
Indiyah also donned a Sherbert Lemons choice when walking into the villa, in their White Beaded Bikini Set. We loved her cover-up beach skirt the most though, and you can get dupes easily like the lovewave Alisa Skirt, Zaful Cowl Neck Strappy Cami Top And Tassels Sarong Skirtand the Urban Outfitters Knit & Lace Mini Beach Skirt.
29 of 33Amber's Green Bikini
Love Islander Amber was seen in a strappy green top with hoop detail and gold features. You can buy the exact bikini from New Look right now, with the Ring Tie Strappy Triangle Bikini Top, £13.99 and Green Ring Tie Side Bikini Bottoms, £9.99.
30 of 33Paige's Baby Pink Bikini
Paige wears a classic baby pink strappy tie bikini set in her promo shots, which are available to grab from Pretty Little Thing. They have 10% off each now as Pretty Little Thing Baby Pink Mix & Match Triangle Bikini Top and Baby Pink Mix & Match Tie Side Bikini Bottoms.
31 of 33Gemma's Yellow Underwire Bikini
Neon is so in for summer colours at the moment, so we knew we had to hunt down this style from Gemma Owen. Gemma wears the Oh Polly Ramona Layered Bikini Top . We're fans of a similar dupe from Hollister High Apex Underwire Bikini Bra.
32 of 33Indiyah's Orange Gold Hoop Bikini
Indiyah showed off her body with an orange number, found as the Oh Polly Jorani Hoop Detail Bikini Top in Orange . If you like this style of slinky bikini, the VDM The Label Ziggy reversible triangle bikini top matches up well.
33 of 33Tasha's Ann Summers Bikini
Dancer Tasha showed off her lean body in her sneak peek with a bright red set from Ann Summers, found as the Ann Summers Catalina Soft Bikini Top and Ann Summers Catalina Brazilian Bikini Bottom .