Paige Thorne has revealed she has ditched alcohol after ‘really struggling’ and ‘not feeling safe’.
The former Love Islander, 25, admitted that she has ‘stopped drinking’ until she feels ‘happier’ after finding fame on the hit ITV2 dating show earlier this year.
The reality star didn’t have the smoothest time on the show after her potential beau Jacques O’Neill left the villa for his mental health and she continued with Adam Collard before recently breaking up.
‘I don’t like the person I become’: Paige Thorne revealed she has ditched alcohol after ‘really struggling’ and ‘not feeling safe’ on Tuesday
She told The Sun: ‘I’ve been struggling lately, really struggling with who I am and have not been in a good place.
‘I’ve given up alcohol, it’s been three weeks now, because I’ve realised that I don’t like the person I become when I drink.
‘So until I’m in a safe and happy place I want to stop drinking.’
‘I’ve been struggling lately’: The former Love Islander, 25, admitted that she has ‘stopped drinking’ until she feels ‘happier’ after finding fame on the hit ITV2 dating show earlier this year
Paige went on to tell the publication that she is ‘happy being single’ at the minute and has learnt to ‘love yourself otherwise nobody else will’.
She split from boyfriend Adam earlier this month after he allegedly cheated on her and she was later seen chatting with Jacques at an event.
Now, former paramedic Paige and rugby player Jacques, 23, are said to be ‘having a bit of fun’ and have not ruled out rekindling their romance, according to The Sun.
An insider told the publication: ‘Paige and Jacques clearly got on really well with each other on the show.
‘Until I’m in a safe place’: The reality star didn’t have the smoothest time on the show after her potential beau Jacques O’Neill left the villa and she continued the show with Adam Collard (pictured) before recently splitting up after cheating rumours
She told The Sun: ‘I’ve been struggling lately, really struggling with who I am and have not been in a good place. I’ve given up alcohol because I’ve realised that I don’t like the person I become when I drink’
‘They have hung out whenever they see each other and one thing has led to another.
‘It’s all just a bit of fun at the moment, but they have both said “never say never”.’
MailOnline has contacted Paige and Jacques’ representatives for comment.
The pair reunited when they both attended the GraceJacob Selfridges&Co event at Mnky Hse restaurant in Manchester earlier this month.
Pictures from the night, obtained by MailOnline, showed Paige and Jacques looking very close as they chatted in the busy crowds at the fun-filled event.
Opening up: Paige went on to tell the publication that she is ‘happy being single’ at the minute and has learn’t to ‘love yourself otherwise nobody else will’
Paige was seen speaking into Jacques’ ear in the noisy setting, while the rugby player appeared to be leaning in towards her.
Paige also recently confirmed that she had been in contact with Jacques, saying they were planning on ‘seeing where things go’.
‘There has been slight contact,’ she told the Saving Grace podcast. ‘No contact with the lips. Let’s not forget how this boy done me in Casa [Amor].
‘Obviously, we had a vibe in there. But he done me over. D**khead. Fine. But we’re just going to see where things go. I am in zero rush to be with a man because men are trash.’
Jacques recently admitted he still cares for his former flame Paige, saying he had ‘no bad blood’ towards her.
Speaking to OK! he said: ‘I have no bad blood about her at all and she has nothing against me whatever happened, happened it was on a show and it’s been done.
Back together? Now, former paramedic Paige and rugby player Jacques, 23, are said to be ‘having a bit of fun’ and have not ruled out rekindling their romance, according to The Sun
Cosy: The pair reunited when they both attended the GraceJacob Selfridges&Co event at Mnky Hse restaurant in Manchester earlier this month, where they were seen looking cosy
‘Whenever I see Paige I am going to speak to the girl. I’ve got nothing against her. She’s a lovely girl and I’m always gonna care for her. It’s as simple as that.’
He continued: ‘Once you have feelings for someone it doesn’t just go, you’re always going to care for them no matter what, so that’s how I see Paige right now.’
Jacques added that he would always have Paige’s back, and hinted at her break-up with Adam by saying she had been ‘done over badly’ by someone.
He said: ‘She’s been done over badly by you know someone, so I’m going to have her back when she’s been treated badly by a bloke like that.’
Taking things slow: Paige also recently confirmed that she had been in contact with Jacques, saying they were planning on ‘seeing where things go’
Caring: Meanwhile, Jacques recently admitted that he still cares for his former flame Paige , saying he had ‘no bad blood’ towards her
Talking about her decision to walk away from him, Paige has previously said: ‘I was like, if I don’t stop it now, I know that I will really fall too hard, and I will not be able to get myself out.
She revealed that since the show the pair have been in touch and added: ‘We’re on good terms.’
After her split from Adam Collard, Paige claimed she had seen videos of her ex-boyfriend ‘cheating’.
In September, a video of Adam putting his arm around a woman in McDonald’s went viral.
He was then pictured partying in Ibiza while cosying up to another girl at a pool party.
After the photo and videos came out, Paige removed all traces of Adam from her social media and unfollowed him on Instagram.
Allegations: After her split from Adam Collard, Paige claimed she had seen videos of her ex-boyfriend ‘cheating’
