Faye Winter, who rose to fame on ITV's Love Island in 2021, has revealed that she is still undergoing therapy to cope with the intense backlash she faced following her behaviour on the show. The 26-year-old estate agent became known for her fiery temper, culminating in an explosive rant at her partner Teddy Soares that aired on 6 August 2021, prompting nearly 25,000 complaints to Ofcom.
Winter, now appearing on BBC One's Celebrity Masterchef, told The Sun that she 'didn't even realise I needed therapy until I went into the Love Island villa'. She acknowledged that her conduct during the show was 'wrong', but said the 'high-pressure environment' helped her learn quickly. However, after leaving the villa, she felt she had 'lost myself'.
The sudden fame and lucrative deals left her feeling overwhelmed, as she had not entered the show seeking a career change. 'I loved being an estate agent. I love housing, and I loved the routine of having a full-time job,' she said. The 'drastic' lifestyle shift convinced her she needed more professional support than ITV's aftercare provided.
'I'm still in therapy and I think I'll be doing it for a long time,' Winter said. 'The backlash was hard to deal with, I still have so many blocked words on my Instagram account.' She remains in a relationship with Soares, and the couple live together in a Berkshire village.
Winter also discussed having her lip filler removed, saying fans will see a 'completely different side to me' on Celebrity Masterchef. 'I have had it redone with a much smaller amount, I'm just very happy with the way that I look. I don't wear fake eyelashes and fake tan every day anymore. I'm just embracing myself,' she added.
