Love Island star Jacques O'Neill has been overwhelmed by support from ex Love Islanders including last year's winner Liam Reardon.
The 23-year-old rugby player, who left the villa last week, was inundated with messages of support from fellow Love Islanders, who have been through the process themselves.
He quit the villa last Sunday and has opened up to The Sun about the fallout.
He said: "A lot of past islanders have messaged me.
"It started with Liam Reardon, Faye Winter, they messaged me first, they explained what it would be like on the outside.
"I really appreciated that so much.
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"After that I spoke to Kem Cetinay on the phone, after that I had Jake Cornish and Brad McClelland.
"I've been really overwhelmed by the fair few of have messaged and had my back – Scott Thomas, from series two, has been a good help as well.
"They've said I should be proud of myself, but I know deep down I've got things to work on as well."
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He added: "My plan of action right now is to get in a good head space, I'm not one to mope around, I want to move on with my life and get back to my normal self."
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