Love Island's Jacques issues apology after bullying row and reveals he's in therapy

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Love Island star Jacques O’Neill has shared a lengthy statement addressing his recent behaviour after being accused of bullying by fellow Islander Remi Lambert.The former professional rugby player, 23, took to his Instagram Stories to apologise for his behaviour and revealed that he recently attended his first therapy session after deciding to "get help".

He wrote: "I just want to acknowledge the situation that's happening right now and apologise if my behaviour has caused offence or been misinterpreted over the last few weeks. "I genuinely have no bad feelings towards anyone and I've not meant for anything to come across that way at all.

It was not my intention and I'm genuinely sorry if it has. "Life has been very overwhelming recently and admittedly I've probably not handled myself in the best possible way.

I take full responsibility for my actions. I'm aware I'm far from perfect and that there is work that needs to be done on myself." He went on to explain that he is now attending therapy sessions and hopes to eventually use his platform "to spread a positive message", saying: "I had my first therapy session on Monday which really took me out of my comfort zone, I know I have needed this for years but it's only now I have decided to get help.