Love Island‘s Jessie Wynter said she was spiked in a frank post after being brought to the hospital with an unknown ailment.
The 26-year-old starred on ITV’s dating reality show earlier this year, where she dated farmer Will Young.
Since then, the couple has been going strong, having visited her relatives in Australia after spending time on his property.
She has since expressed gratitude to him for looking after her through a ‘terrible and terrifying’ moment.
Sharing pictures of herself lying in a hospital bed, she wrote: ‘I wasn’t sure if I should post this as I felt so embarrassed but the other night I was unfortunately rushed to hospital after my drink was spiked.
‘I was so lucky that I was with Will and he looked after me throughout the whole time especially because it was so scary.
‘It was such an awful and scary situation to be in and it breaks my heart that this is something people need to look out for.
‘If you’re out drinking please always make sure you’re with someone who you trust and please be careful when sitting your drinks down or accepting drinks off others.
‘It’s so sad that this even has to be a reminder but unfortunately it’s the harsh reality.’
Jessie continued: ‘I’m so grateful to have been around so many supportive people who got me safely to hospital.
‘It was so scary, in the hospital there were other girls arriving in the exact same condition I was in and the nurses said we had all tested with the same thing in our system.
‘I felt so embarrassed that this had happened to me and felt like this was all my fault and I can imagine others have been in the same position may feel the same but this is your reminder that this is not at all your fault and it’s nothing to be embarrassed about.
‘The people that should feel embarrassed and ashamed are the awful people who choose to spike other peoples drinks, not the victim.
‘Thanks for all the lovely messages and I pray that this doesn’t happen to any of you out there. I also send love to anyone else who has been put in the same or worse situations.’
Her post was showered in support with former Love Island star Sharon Gaffka writing: ‘Please don’t feel embarrassed, it’s not your fault! The only person who should feel embarrassed is the person who did this to you! Sending you a big hug and I’m always here if you need me.’
Will wrote: ‘I love you so much!! nothing to be embarrassed or scared to speak up about – i got you xx.’
Gogglebox star George Baggs wrote ‘Love u Jessie’ while influencer Francesca Allen added: ‘Aww babe this is awful! Never be ashamed! Brave and lucky girl.’
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.
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