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Metro
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Megan Barton-Hanson ends 'abusive' relationship after fearing for her life
Megan Barton-Hanson has revealed she's ended her relationship after allegedly fearing for her life. The Love Island star, 31, has previously spoken about being a victim at the hands of an abusive ex. She's now revealed she ended a relationship in a post on Instagram, which was captioned: 'In 2025, over 1.7 million women in the UK will experience domestic abuse. Shelters are overwhelmed. Awareness is crucial. 'To any domestic violence charities — I want to help. Please reach out to my management. I'm making this my priority. 'To every woman: trust your instincts, trust your loved ones, and never doubt your worth.' In the post, Megan accused her partner – who is unnamed – of 'coercive control and emotional abuse'. She did not state when the relationship took place, or who she was involved with. She said: 'I wasn't sure I was going to share this – because no matter how raw or real your truth is, there's always a risk of judgement. 'And lately, I've felt so low I wasn't sure I could handle the backlash. 'You might have noticed I went quiet on social media until recently. But silence helps no one. And this needs to be said.' Megan spoke about an interview she gave last year with Married At First Sight expert Paul C Brunson, where she revealed a terrifying ordeal where she was raped by her ex and fell pregnant. In the post on Instagram, Megan said: 'I never imagined I'd find myself in that situation again.' She then accused her ex-partner of coercively controlling and emotionally abusing her. She said she was allegedly 'manipulated, blamed, and made to feel worthless' and claimed she was pressured into sending thousands of pounds to her then-partner, which he used 'on escorts and luxury hotels'. 'I was shamed for my work and silenced for my success,' she claimed. 'And like many others, I confused control for passion, and cruelty for love. I dropped charges I shouldn't have.' Megan claimed the relationship ended when she 'feared for my life' because she wanted to go paddleboarding while he was working. 'I'd gone all the way to Scotland to prove my loyalty – and still, I was the enemy in his eyes.' She said she made the decision to share her story 'for every woman who thinks it's 'not that bad' or 'maybe it's my fault'.' 'Abuse hides behind charm, behind promises, behind guilt. But real love will never ask you to lose yourself.' Megan was praised and supported by fans and friends alike for her bravery in sharing her story. The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton wrote: 'Well done for being raw babe.' Fellow Love Island star Demi Jones said: 'So important thank you for sharing.' More Trending 'Sending so much love,' This Morning's Ashley Louise James wrote. Megan was a finalist on Love Island UK's fourth series in 2018, where she met Wes Nelson. The couple split months after leaving the contest, but remain civil. She has since appeared on Celebs Go Dating, where she met Demi Sims with the pair briefly dating, Ex on the Beach, and Love Island Games. Megan has often used her public profile to promote sex-positivity and hosts podcast The Ins and Outs, focused on the subject. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island's Megan Barton-Hanson makes fresh abuse allegations as she says she's ended relationship after 'fearing for her life'
Megan Barton-Hanson has claimed to have ended an allegedly 'abusive' relationship after 'fearing for her life' in an heartbreaking confession on Friday. The Love Island star, 30, took to Instagram to share a deeply emotional post, alleging that she has endured domestic abuse for the third time. In the message, Megan accused her unnamed partner of 'coercive control and emotional abuse,' alleging the relationship left her feeling 'utterly worthless'. Megan did not specify who the partner in question is or exactly when the relationship took place. The reality TV star previously opened up about her harrowing past experiences with abuse during an emotional interview with Paul C Brunson in December. In her new post, she claimed: 'I wasn't sure I was going to share this because no matter how raw or real your truth it, there's always a risk of judgement. And lately, I've felt so low I wasn't sure I could handle the backlash. 'You might have noticed I went quiet on social media until recently. But silence helps no one. And this needs to be said. 'After my interview with Paul Brunson, I felt so hopeful - like I was finally in a place to open up to love again after surviving two previous experiences of domestic abuse.' Megan went on to claim that she became a victim of domestic abuse again and shared a string of allegations against her now-ex-partner. 'I never imagined I'd find myself in that situation again. But here I am, sharing yet another chapter of surviving coercive control and emotional abuse - because too many women can relate,' she alleged. 'Despite being financially independent and confident in my career, I was manipulated, blamed, and made to feel worthless. I was told I wasn't ''relationship material,'' pressured into sending thousands of pounds to ''prove'' my love - money he later spent on escorts and luxury hotels. 'I was shamed for my work and silenced for my success. And like many others, I confused control for passion, and cruelty for love. I dropped charges I shouldn't have. 'But love doesn't hurt. Love respects. Love never makes you feel small, unsafe, or silenced.' Megan alleged the relationship came to an end when she feared for her safety because she wanted to go paddleboarding with two older women while he was at work. She claimed: 'I've made excuses in the past, blaming my own high standards or strong will, but this time, I won't. There's no excuse for violence. None. 'I'm not sharing this for sympathy - I'm sharing it for every woman who thinks it's 'not that bad' or 'maybe it's my fault'. It's not. 'If someone chips away at your confidence, controls your finances, or isolates you from people who love you - that is abuse. 'Whether you're a sex worker or have a 9-to-5, you deserve to feel safe in your relationship. No exceptions.' She also offered her support to women's and domestic abuse charities, pledging to help raise awareness and champion their work. 'Never second guess your boundaries again. You are not alone. And you are never to blame,' she signed off the post. In December, during an interview with relationship expert Paul C Brunson, Megan opened up about her harrowing past relationships. She revealed her horrifying ordeal at the hands of an abusive ex, saying she fell pregnant after he removed his condom without her consent, an illegal practise known as stealthing. Megan revealed they had opted to terminate the pregnancy but her ex fell into a violent rage on their way home from the procedure. She said she was then given '10 seconds to run' to safety as her ex threatened to kill her. Megan confessed: 'I thought he'd literally kill me, the way he was. He was acting literally psychotic.' She reported her ex to the police and after testifying against him in court he was sentenced to a month-and-a-half in prison. During the podcast, Megan also detailed another abusive relationship where she was held at knifepoint. She explained that she had tried to end the relationship when 'he put a knife to my throat and asked me to put his bank details into my online banking and transfer him ten grand a month because he was taxing me for not loving him'.
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Megan Barton-Hanson makes fresh abuse accusations as she claims 'I feared for my life'
Megan Barton-Hanson took to Instagram to claim she has again been the victim of domestic abuse and said she is speaking out on the trauma as 'silence helps no one' Megan Barton Hanson has claimed she has been the victim of domestic abuse, revealing that she "feared" for her life in a relationship. The former Love Island star admitted she wasn't going to open up on her ordeal, but said "silence helps no one". She candidly wrote a long statement on Instagram, claiming that an ex-partner became "violent" towards her. She said: "After my interview with Paul Brunson, I felt so hopeful - like I was finally in a place to open up to love again after surviving two previous experiences of domestic abuse. "I never imagined I'd find myself in that situation again. But here I am, sharing yet another chapter of surviving coercive control and emotional abuse - because too many women can relate." The reality TV star said that despite her financial stability and career confidence, she was "manipulated, blamed, and made to feel worthless". She claimed she was pressured to send large sums of money to "prove" her love. While Megan doesn't name the man in question, she said she "confused control for passion and cruelty for love" before saying: "I dropped charges I shouldn't have". She continued: "But love doesn't hurt. Love respects. Love never makes you feel small, unsafe, or silenced." She claimed things ended when she "feared for my life" while her partner was working. "That moment shook me to the core," she claimed before saying "I was the enemy in his eyes". "I've made excuses in the past," she went on. "Blaming my own high standards or strong will, but this time, I won't. There's no excuse for violence. None." Megan said she wasn't looking for sympathy by sharing the comments, but wanted everyone to know they "deserve to feel safe in your relationship". She shared harrowing stats regarding domestic abuse, saying over 1.7million women have experienced it in the UK in 2025. Megan said she is now making it her priority to raise awareness and "fight for change" however she can. The identity of her ex-partner is not know and could not be contacted for comment. Megan has previously opened up on other incidents. Last year, she revealed she has experienced 'stealthing' up to six times, before realising it's a form of sexual assault. The rarely reported crime can carry a prison sentence. She recalled how on up to six occasions, while sleeping with a man, they have claimed the condom has split, which lead her to having an abortion. Classified as rape, the slang term 'stealthing', is used to describe the non consensual removal of a condom during sex, without informing the other person. But tragically, Megan "didn't know it was a crime" until speaking to Married At First Sight expert Paul C Brunson on the We Need to Talk podcast.
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Megan Barton-Hanson reveals she's ended ‘abusive' relationship after ‘fearing for her life' in brave new post
MEGAN Barton-Hanson has revealed she's ended her relationship after fearing for her life. The Love Island star said tonight that she's been the victim of domestic abuse for a third time in a brave Instagram post. Advertisement 4 Megan Barton-Hanson has spoken out on terrifying domestic abuse Credit: PA 4 Megan said she regrets dropping charges against her ex Credit: Getty She accused her unnamed partner of "coercive control and emotional abuse" and said she had been made to "feel worthless". luxury hotels . She wrote: "I was shamed for my work and silenced for my success. And like many others, I confused control for passion, and cruelty for love. I dropped charges I shouldn't have." The statement continued: "It finally ended when I feared for my life simply because I wanted to go paddleboarding with two lovely older women while he was working. Advertisement READ MORE ON MEGAN "That moment shook me to my core. I'd gone all the way to Scotland to prove my loyalty — and still, I was the enemy in his eyes. I've made excuses in the past, blaming my own high standards or strong will, but this time, I won't. There's no excuse for violence. None." Megan said she hopes other women reading the post in similar situations can find the strength to leave their abusive partners. The media personality also offered to work with women's and domestic abuse charities to champion their work. In December, during an interview with Paul C Brunson, Megan opened up about her harrowing past. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity She revealed she is a survivor of repeated cases of domestic abuse, including at the hands of an ex boyfriend who viciously assaulted her before threatening to kill her on the side of a motorway. The Essex beauty, who found fame in 2018, fell pregnant years before Love Island by an older lover after he . Megan Barton-Hanson breaks down in tears over heartbreaking family tragedy and split from famous ex Following a , on the journey home from the clinic, , 30, says her partner suddenly 'switched' and became violently abusive. Continuing her recollection, Megan revealed how her ex threatened to murder her before giving her 'ten seconds to run' to safety. Advertisement She revealed: 'We're on a motorway, cars are speeding past at 70mph. "I thought, even if I try (to run) it's just going to anger him more because he's definitely going to catch me, so I just stood there frozen ." The star then confessed she did her 'best acting' to persuade the man to 'calm down' before finally dropping her home. But later, the 'nightmare' continued when the boyfriend arrived at Megan's parents' home armed with a crowbar. Advertisement 4 Megan said she didn't think she'd be in this position again after two past abusive relationships Credit: Splash News 4 Megan previously revealed she was the victim of a stealthing rape Credit: WE NEED TO TALK with PAUL C. BRUNSON He 'squared up' to her marine biologist dad Kevin then 'strangled' her mum Justine and, as the family fled in their car. He then hurled the crowbar through the rear window, with Megan on the back seat. Advertisement She shared: 'I thought he'd literally kill me, the way he was. He was acting literally psychotic." Bravely, Megan later told the police of her ordeal and subsequently testified against her ex in a crown court trial where he was sentenced to a month and a half in prison . Domestic abuse - how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship: Emotional abuse - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to Threats and intimidation - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you Physical abuse - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. Sexual abuse - Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent. If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers: on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night Men who are being abused can call Respect Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or on 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring on 0800 999 5428 If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999 Remember, you are not alone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse.
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Megan Barton-Hanson reveals she's ended ‘abusive' relationship after ‘fearing for her life' in brave new post
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MEGAN Barton-Hanson has revealed she's ended her relationship after fearing for her life. The Love Island star said tonight that she's been the victim of domestic abuse for a third time in a brave Instagram post. 4 Megan Barton-Hanson has spoken out on terrifying domestic abuse Credit: PA 4 Megan said she regrets dropping charges against her ex Credit: Getty She accused her unnamed partner of "coercive control and emotional abuse" and said she had been made to "feel worthless". Megan told how she'd given her boyfriend thousands of pounds which she claims was spent on escorts and luxury hotels. She wrote: "I was shamed for my work and silenced for my success. And like many others, I confused control for passion, and cruelty for love. I dropped charges I shouldn't have." The statement continued: "It finally ended when I feared for my life simply because I wanted to go paddleboarding with two lovely older women while he was working. "That moment shook me to my core. I'd gone all the way to Scotland to prove my loyalty — and still, I was the enemy in his eyes. I've made excuses in the past, blaming my own high standards or strong will, but this time, I won't. There's no excuse for violence. None." Megan said she hopes other women reading the post in similar situations can find the strength to leave their abusive partners. The media personality also offered to work with women's and domestic abuse charities to champion their work. In December, during an interview with Paul C Brunson, Megan opened up about her harrowing past. She revealed she is a survivor of repeated cases of domestic abuse, including at the hands of an ex boyfriend who viciously assaulted her before threatening to kill her on the side of a motorway. The Essex beauty, who found fame in 2018, fell pregnant years before Love Island by an older lover after he removed his condom without her consent, also known as stealthing. Megan Barton-Hanson breaks down in tears over heartbreaking family tragedy and split from famous ex Following a termination, on the journey home from the clinic, Megan, 30, says her partner suddenly 'switched' and became violently abusive. Continuing her recollection, Megan revealed how her ex threatened to murder her before giving her 'ten seconds to run' to safety. She revealed: 'We're on a motorway, cars are speeding past at 70mph. "I thought, even if I try (to run) it's just going to anger him more because he's definitely going to catch me, so I just stood there frozen." The star then confessed she did her 'best acting' to persuade the man to 'calm down' before finally dropping her home. But later, the 'nightmare' continued when the boyfriend arrived at Megan's parents' home armed with a crowbar. 4 Megan said she didn't think she'd be in this position again after two past abusive relationships Credit: Splash News 4 Megan previously revealed she was the victim of a stealthing rape Credit: WE NEED TO TALK with PAUL C. BRUNSON He 'squared up' to her marine biologist dad Kevin then 'strangled' her mum Justine and, as the family fled in their car. He then hurled the crowbar through the rear window, with Megan on the back seat. She shared: 'I thought he'd literally kill me, the way he was. He was acting literally psychotic." Bravely, Megan later told the police of her ordeal and subsequently testified against her ex in a crown court trial where he was sentenced to a month and a half in prison. Domestic abuse - how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship: Emotional abuse - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to Threats and intimidation - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you Physical abuse - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. Sexual abuse - Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent. If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers: The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night 0808 2000 247 Men who are being abused can call Respect Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or ManKind on 0182 3334 244 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring Galop on 0800 999 5428 0800 999 5428 If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999 Remember, you are not alone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse.
