Amy Hart's family release a statement
Love Island's Amy has been facing a lot of backlash for her behaviour towards Lucie on the reality show.
Her family have released a statement regarding the volume of 'death threats' her Instagram page is receiving.
'Anyone who knows Amy knows she does not deserve this.'
Amy and Lucie formed a friendship when they first met in the Love Island villa two weeks ago.
However, they seem to have grown apart and Lucie spends more time with the boys than the girls.
Because of this, Amy's been questioning whether Lucie even likes her anymore.
The broadcast regulator in the UK has had nearly 800 complaints about the reality series since Friday alone.
Hundreds of people were concerned about how the other islanders are treating Lucie.
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Amy's family release a statement
The reality stars family run her Instagram account for her which they allege has been receiving a high volume of 'death threats.'
'Everyone is entitled to their own opinion however, the way some people are gunning for Amy is shocking...'
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The couples in the villa were given the task to vote the couple they think is the least compatible.
Joe was dumped from the island when he and Lucie were deemed the least compatible by their fellow islanders.
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It seems Amy's been facing backlash for voting Lucie and Joe as the least compatible.
However, her family defend her in their statement, 'the other couples also voted for Lucie and Joe...'
'Nobody in the villa knew it would end in any of the islanders being voted out.'
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The statement goes on to reveal that the page has allegedly received an abundance of hate messages.
'The volume of hateful comments and death threats has been completely off the scale and extremely unsettling.'
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They continue to defend Amy's character, 'Amy is a fierce friend. She is kind, loyal and supportive.'
'Amy is not malicious or vindictive and she is certainly not a bully.'
'Anyone who knows Amy knows she does not deserve this.'
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Fellow reality stars react
Since the post went up, Amy has been receiving a lot of positive feed back in the comments section.
2018 Love Island contestant Laura Anderson commented, 'I totally understand the need to post this.'
'Tv edits can be misleading trust me. She’ll turn things around just you wait xxx.'
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While Zara Holland wrote, 'Nasty people in this world!'
'Be kind, Amy is so lovely. It’s a tv show, that’s edited, you see 1 hour all cut down.'
'Amy has a heart of gold. Be nice or say nothing. Trolls f*** off.'
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The family and friends managing Danny Williams' account also left a comment.
'We support you @amyhartxo.'
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Love Island returns to Virgin Media Two tonight from 9pm.