Love Island babe Zara McDermott is set to open up about her revenge porn hell which saw intimate images of her circulated online.
The TV starlet, who used to work for the British government, has teamed up with BBC Three to share her emotional story in a bid to help others going through the same ordeal.
Taking to Instagram, Zara wrote: “ANNOUNCEMENT. Hi Everyone.
“Some of you may be aware that I have been a victim of Image Based Sexual Abuse, which is also known as Revenge Porn.
“For those of you who don’t know what this is, it’s basically when one person shares intimate images of videos of another person without their consent.
“I am really humbled and honoured to announce that the BBC and I are currently making a documentary to share my story.
The documentary is set to air later this year
“My main aim is to bring awareness to this issue, and be a voice for those who have suffered in silence and to help make a change.
“I am sharing my story and being my most vulnerable, emotional and raw.”
Zara continued: “This has affected my life and me as a person tremendously, and for the first time I’m confident enough to properly speak out and share my story.
Zara McDermott found fame in on Love Island 2018 (Image: zara_mcdermott/Instagram)
“I am nervous to share these intimate details with the world but I hope that it will only make positive change and lessen the blame on us victims.
“The documentary will be out in a few months time on BBC Three. Thank you so much.”
It is thought the digital attack took place long before Zara entered the ITV villa in 2018.
Zara hopes the documentary will help others in a similar position (Image: PA)
Fiona Campbell, Controller at BBC Three, added: “With thousands of women across the country having faced injustices as a result of revenge porn, it’s more important than ever for BBC Three to be exploring this issue.
“We’re grateful to Zara for sharing her story with us and hope it will make a difference to young lives around the UK.”
The programme follows in the footsteps of NTA winning Odd One Out by Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson who opened up about how online bullying pushed her to try and take her own life.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
