Love Island: All Stars contestant Charlie Frederick has been accused of exhibiting violent, manipulative and controlling behaviour following his dramatic departure from the ITV reality show. The allegations have emerged from his former partner, Natalie Clowes, who has described their four-year relationship as "the worst time of her life."
Shocking Allegations Surface
Charlie Frederick, who first appeared on Love Island in 2018 before returning for this year's All Stars edition, has been accused of multiple disturbing incidents during his relationship with Natalie Clowes, a 31-year-old personal assistant from Hertfordshire. Sources close to Natalie have revealed a pattern of behaviour that escalated throughout their time together between 2021 and 2025.
Incidents of Aggression and Control
According to insiders, Charlie's jealousy manifested in alarming ways, including a confrontation with a stranger at Raffles nightclub in 2021 after the individual brushed past Natalie. "It was completely over the top," a source revealed, describing the incident as occurring during what was characterised as a jealous rage.
Perhaps more shockingly, another source alleges that during a furious outburst, Charlie hurled an entire KFC meal at Natalie's head, leaving her covered in fried food. This incident reportedly occurred in front of her parents during a car journey to their home, marking what insiders describe as the beginning of the end for their relationship.
Psychological Manipulation Tactics
The allegations extend beyond physical incidents to include psychological manipulation. Sources claim Charlie would employ gaslighting techniques, screaming and shouting while pointing in Natalie's face. When she expressed fear, he would allegedly mock her using a "baby voice" and sneer "Shall I get out the violin?" as she became upset following his aggressive outbursts.
"He was very good at manipulating situations," a friend of Natalie revealed. "He would say it was because he loved Natalie so much, that he was just being protective, and he would spin it like that."
The Jekyll and Hyde Personality
Insiders describe Charlie's behaviour as exhibiting a "Jekyll and Hyde" personality, particularly when alcohol was involved. While initially appearing intensely romantic and engaging in what's known as "love-bombing," his demeanour would allegedly change dramatically when drinking.
"They seemed like the perfect couple, deeply in love and best friends," a source explained. "But when Charlie drank, his personality would completely change. He was very Jekyll and Hyde."
Impact on Natalie's Wellbeing
The relationship reportedly left Natalie a "shell of herself," with sources describing how she became increasingly anxious about social situations and eventually sought therapy to recover from the experience. "She had to walk away because of his anger issues," an insider revealed. "It got to the point where she couldn't cope anymore and she became a ghost of herself."
Love Island All Stars Exit
Charlie's departure from Love Island: All Stars came after viewers ranked him among the three least popular contestants, giving former Love Island winner Millie Court the deciding vote. He became the first Islander to be sent home by their partner on the current series.
Millie, who was coupled with Charlie, later stated she didn't regret her decision and felt he had displayed "red flags" during their time together. This followed controversy when Charlie kissed fellow contestant Jess Harding behind Millie's back before still choosing Millie during the recoupling.
Concerns About Casting
Sources close to Natalie expressed disappointment that Charlie was cast on Love Island: All Stars, believing the show provided him with another platform to raise his public profile. "ITV need to look more closely at male Islanders before casting them," one source claimed. "Charlie should never have been given this platform."
The only consolation, according to insiders, was that both fellow Islanders and viewers quickly recognised concerning behaviour, ranking Charlie as the least favourite male contestant at the earliest opportunity. "She's glad people have now seen the real him," a friend of Natalie stated. "The girls came together and saw all his red flags."
Viewers have reportedly commented on Charlie's intense facial expressions during the show, with one source noting: "Viewers have been saying how scary his eyes looked on the show - and she used to feel the same way."
Aftermath and Recovery
Since ending the relationship, Natalie has reportedly taken a year to focus on herself and heal from the experience. Sources suggest she only fully realised the extent of the relationship's toxicity after finally walking away.
Meanwhile, concerns have been raised about whether Charlie has addressed his behaviour. "He needs therapy," one source insisted. "Natalie thought he might have sought help, but it doesn't seem like it from watching the show."
The allegations have sparked broader conversations about the vetting processes for reality television contestants and the responsibility of production companies when casting individuals with concerning behavioural histories.
