LOVE Island star Wes Nelson has revealed to fans online that he is dealing with “serious health issues” after an absence from his socials sparked concern among fans.
The 28-year-old islander posted an emotional video, talking openly about his private struggle over the last few months.
Wes Nelson posted an emotional video on Instagram Credit: Instagram
EH revealed that that the ‘past six months have been alot’ in the candid chat Credit: Instagram
Taking to Instagram, Wes explained to his 1.3 million followers why he had taken a break from social media.
“The past six months have been a lot, I’ve been pretty quiet on here for a while now, and I know some of you have noticed,” he began.
The reality star went on to explain how he has been dealing with some “serious health issues” behind-the-scenes, which have forced him to “really take some time and look after myself, and make some changes in my life.”
He didn’t go into detail on what the health issues actually are, but instead said that he’s been working with some incredible experts, and that this “period hasn’t been wasted.”
“There’s been some serious things going on with my family that I have to be quite present for,” he continued.
“It’s kind of put things into perspective a bit, and honestly, posting on social media has been at the back of my mind.”
Comments of support flooded in for Wes, including ones from his fellow Love Island co-stars.
Reality star and presenter wrote: “WE LOVE YOU WESLEY!!!!!!”
Other comments of support included TV personality , DJ and radio host Will Manning, as well as ex-Strictly pro who wrote: “Hope you’re good mate.”
In the video, he went on to thank his fans for being there, and that there is new music on the way that he thinks they are going to love.
Teh TV star suffered a horrible injury and A&E dash last year Credit: Instagram
Wes entered the Love Island villa in 2018 Credit: Rex
Wes suffered a horrible injury , sharing footage at the time from an A&E department after a freak ‘football-playing’ accident tore his Achilles.
However, he didn’t state in his recent update that the two health issues are linked.
At the time, the reality star appeared to be embarrassed by the sporting mishap, as he’s seen in a video holding his head in his hand in a waiting room after gaining the injury from a kick about.
Posting to his Instagram followers, he wrote: “Decided to play football for the first time in years… snapped my Achilles.”
The reality star turned musician found fame on the 2018 series of Love Island, where he left the villa coupled up with model
Since then, he has launched a successful career in music, releasing several hit singles such as “See Nobody” and “Nice to Meet Ya”, featuring Yxng Bane in 2022.
He has since released dates for his 2026 Germany Tour.
He’s also been seen on , and , where he was runner-up alongside pro skater Vanessa Bauer.
Wes has released several hit singles and appeared on X Factor: Celebrity Credit: Getty 
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