Love Island celebrity Harrison Solomon recently opened up about the backlash he faced while participating in the villa, which even led to a significant conversation with his mother.

The 22-year-old athlete landed in trouble due to his wavering decisions between Toni Laites and Lauren Wood, a scenario that stirred up notable controversy. He noted that his family closely followed every dramatic moment of his experience.

Harrison’s Mom Didn’t Hold Back

During a frank discussion with Heart, Harrison disclosed that both his mother and sister were dedicated viewers of the program. Although they were supportive, they didn’t shy away from addressing his actions.

“They were really proud of me and how I acted there,”

he said, adding,

“But of course, I got a bit of a grilling from my mum when I got back about how I acted in the villa, which is totally fair.”

His mother’s response really shows the real-life impact of reality TV drama, especially when family is keeping an eye on things.

The Fallout from the Love Triangle

During his time in the villa, Harrison got tangled up in a rather messy love triangle. After pairing up with Toni, he later pursued Lauren during Casa Amor, only to keep switching back and forth between the two. Things heated up when he ended up sleeping with Lauren but asked Toni for another chance without first telling her about his encounter with Lauren.

Toni, unaware of everything that had gone down, eventually got back together with him, leaving Lauren heartbroken. The emotional fallout unfolded on-screen, drawing criticism from fans and even organizations like Women’s Aid, which called his actions “petrifying” and stated that they reinforced negative stereotypes.

How Harrison Responded to the Backlash

Confronted with criticism from viewers and various charities, Harrison took a hard look at his actions.

“I realize that my indecisiveness and not being honest about my feelings really hurt people during my time in the villa, and I deeply regret that,”

he confessed.

Despite the whirlwind of controversy, he and Lauren have managed to reconnect outside the villa, with Harrison asserting that he left the show for her, not due to pressure from the outside world.