Love Island’s Niall Aslam has finally revealed why he left the villa
He posted a statement to his fans
Niall Aslam
Author: Web EditorPublished 28th Jun 2018 Last updated 20th Jul 2018
On the 12th June Love Island fans were shocked to hear that Niall Aslam had left the villa after only eight days. Viewers had grown to love the Harry Potter fan after he grew close to Kendall Rae-Knight only to have Adam Collard ‘steal’ her during a recoupling.
ITV issued a statement saying he had left due to 'personal reasons' and viewers watched as Doctor Alex George told other Islanders that Niall had departed. They were seen shouting their love to Niall, and Georgia, who had recently recoupled with the Coventry lad, said they had become close and he was her "buddy". After weeks of worry, and Niall’s friends revealing they too hadn’t heard from him, the reason for his sudden departure has been revealed.
His caption read, 'Right, so here it goes...for this post I am putting my laying it on thick brush down and hoping to hit the nation with a love potion.
'For far too long I have suffered in silence and not acknowledged a massive fact about my life which going into the villa has led me to finally realise and accept.
'When I was a young child I was diagnosed with asperges syndrome, a fact that until this post has never shared outside of my close family. Growing up was extremely difficult for me and I often felt out of place. I always felt that people didn't understand me, yet I was afraid to reveal my true scales as I did not want the label or stigma that was attached to it.
'But now I think it is important that I come forward, not only so that I can finally be honest with myself and to those around me, but also so that other individuals in my position can embrace their true colours. It's not been an easy ride for me to come to terms with this fact but I am glad that I can now accept who I am, and am looking forward to my next chapter.
'I would just like to thank the team at ITV for always backing me and giving me the opportunity to rid my myself of my insecurities and embrace the fact that I am different yet I am still a rainbow fish. I can't explain how grateful I am for the support from the whole team over this period.
'I would also like to thank the British public for the love you have all shown me over the past few weeks, it has been overwhelming.
'Now it's time for this rainbow fish to dive deep into the big blue ocean and show the world what I'm all about - there's more layers to come!'
We’re glad he’s ok!
Love Island fans are gearing up to see 12 new Islanders enter, as Casa Amor is set to open tonight (28th June).
Meet the new contestants here..
Jordan Adefeyisan, 23
Jordan is a model from Stockport, who already fancies Ellie, Megan and Georgia in the villa.
Love Island’s Niall Aslam has finally revealed why he left the villa
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Alex Miller, 28
Alex is a structural glazier from Essex, and says "petite brunettes" are his type - and that he's got his eye on Dani...
Jordan Adefeyisan, 23
Jordan is a model from Stockport, who already fancies Ellie, Megan and Georgia in the villa.
Jack Fowler, 22
Jack is a semi-professional footballer from London who says he "doesn't have a type" but needs a "connection" with someone.
Frankie Foster, 22
Frankie is a Business Management student and fitness coach from Cheltenham who wants to find someone he can "genuinely click with."
Dean Overson, 25
Dean is a car sales executive from Burnley, and wants a girl with "a lovely smile, nice eyes and a girl who has a bit about them."
Charlie Brake, 23
Charlie is a socialite from Chelsea in London, who says his type on paper is "blonde, blue eyes, petite and curvy."
Kazimir Crossley, 23
Kazimir is a makeup artist from London who says she's more into personality than looks, and already fancies Jack in the villa.
Darylle Sargeant, 24
Darylle is an eyebrow technician from Watford, who says she's got her eye on Alex, Jack and Josh in the villa.
Charlie Williams, 24
Charlie is a tanning shop assistant from Bath, who's says she normally goes for "tall, dark and handsome but this time round I'm going to look more at people's personalities."
Savanna Darnell, 22
Savannah is a singer and dancer from Sheffield who's looking for "a guy that I can be myself around, I want someone I can have a silly time with."
Grace Wardle, 25
Grace is a hairdresser from London, who's not exactly sure what type of person she's looking for, but admits "it would be nice to meet someone that wanted something long term."
Ellie Jones, 22
Ellie is a customer service and office administrator from Kent, who says she's "already in love with Alex." She is also Jack Fincham's ex!
Alex Miller, 28
Alex is a structural glazier from Essex, and says "petite brunettes" are his type - and that he's got his eye on Dani...
Jordan Adefeyisan, 23
Jordan is a model from Stockport, who already fancies Ellie, Megan and Georgia in the villa.
Jack Fowler, 22
Jack is a semi-professional footballer from London who says he "doesn't have a type" but needs a "connection" with someone.
Frankie Foster, 22
Frankie is a Business Management student and fitness coach from Cheltenham who wants to find someone he can "genuinely click with."
Dean Overson, 25
Dean is a car sales executive from Burnley, and wants a girl with "a lovely smile, nice eyes and a girl who has a bit about them."
Charlie Brake, 23
Charlie is a socialite from Chelsea in London, who says his type on paper is "blonde, blue eyes, petite and curvy."
Kazimir Crossley, 23
Kazimir is a makeup artist from London who says she's more into personality than looks, and already fancies Jack in the villa.
Darylle Sargeant, 24
Darylle is an eyebrow technician from Watford, who says she's got her eye on Alex, Jack and Josh in the villa.
Charlie Williams, 24
Charlie is a tanning shop assistant from Bath, who's says she normally goes for "tall, dark and handsome but this time round I'm going to look more at people's personalities."
Savanna Darnell, 22
Savannah is a singer and dancer from Sheffield who's looking for "a guy that I can be myself around, I want someone I can have a silly time with."
Grace Wardle, 25
Grace is a hairdresser from London, who's not exactly sure what type of person she's looking for, but admits "it would be nice to meet someone that wanted something long term."
Ellie Jones, 22
Ellie is a customer service and office administrator from Kent, who says she's "already in love with Alex." She is also Jack Fincham's ex!
Alex Miller, 28
Alex is a structural glazier from Essex, and says "petite brunettes" are his type - and that he's got his eye on Dani...
It’ll be interesting to see how the new members affect the group and fans are hoping that Jack Fincham's ex, Ellie Jones, doesn’t cause trouble for one of the villa’s sweetest couples.
Dani Dyer and Jack have been coupled up since day 1 and have even officially become boyfriend and girlfriend.
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