Mitch Taylor, known as 'Messy Mitch' from Love Island series 10, has come to the defence of Scott van-der-Sluis after Sean Stone accused him of bullying on Love Island: All Stars. Speaking to WhichBingo, Mitch insisted Scott is not a bully, saying: 'I will start by saying Scott is not a bully.'
The row began when Scott, as the first bombshell, singled out Sean Stone and Shaq Muhammad as 'no good' for their partners, leading to their banishment to the Hideaway. Later, during a game called 'It's Giving', Scott awarded the 'biggest pot-stirrer' gift to Sean, sparking a heated exchange. Sean broke down in tears, accusing Scott of being a 'bully' who deliberately tried to embarrass him.
Mitch suggested Sean's tears were genuine but amplified by the intense villa environment. 'Sean's tears are real but they're probably an enhancement of the environment of the villa because the villa is 10 times harder than the first initial villa you are in,' he said. He criticised Sean for using the 'bullying card', adding: 'They're on a TV show so stop acting like it's as real as everyday life.'
Scott and Sean later had a heart-to-heart, where Scott apologised for reducing Sean to tears but denied bullying him. Sean maintained he felt bullied and labelled Scott's behaviour as 'strategic'. The pair agreed not to pursue a friendship inside the villa.
Love Island: All Stars continues Sunday to Friday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
