Love Island star Malin Andersson, 34, has been compelled to change residence two times within a two-month span after a frightening stalking and harassment campaign prompted police involvement and concerns for her and her daughter's safety.

A source said, "Malin has been dealing with a lot of stress and upset behind the scenes. She was forced to call in the police because she was so worried about her safety and her daughter's. She was told to move house straight away, but not long after she had to move again. Within days she was helped to find new accommodation - fully equipped with an excellent security system. It's been very worrying for her. Malin is very strong but it's a lot to deal with. She's hoping she won't be found and can lie low for a bit now in the run up to Christmas, without having to look over her shoulder the whole time."

Fans remained unaware of the ordeal as Malin continued posting on social media.

Her personal tragedies began early: her father died of skin cancer when she was an infant, and her mother Consy raised her alone. In late 2017, Consy succumbed to stomach cancer.

Malin announced a pregnancy with then-partner Tom Kemp in 2018 and named the baby Consy in tribute. The daughter was born seven weeks early on 23 December 2018 via emergency caesarean, diagnosed with a severe rare heart defect, and died on 22 January 2019 at 29 days old.

She later disclosed that domestic abuse occurred during that relationship, including assaults while pregnant. Kemp was sentenced to ten months in prison in September 2020 after an attack that left her with bruises and a broken hand.

Following the court case, Malin repeatedly relocated to escape ongoing harassment and stalking while grieving her child.

In 2021 she became pregnant with partner Jared, suffered a miscarriage, and gave birth to daughter Xaya in 2022. Two weeks after Xaya's birth, she was single again, leading to substance use and severe distress.

She eventually rebuilt her life, advocating for body confidence, working with organisations such as Women's Aid and the baby-loss charity Sands, and promoting open dialogue on maternal mental health.

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 - belittling, gaslighting, isolation, financial control, restrictions on clothing or communication.
  • Threats and intimidation - threats of harm, property destruction, stalking or harassment.
  • Physical abuse - ranging from slapping to choking or biting.
  • Sexual abuse - unwanted touching, forced sex, or pressure during sexual activity.

If any of the above apply, you can call these numbers:

  • The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247, available 24/7.
  • Men can call Respect Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or ManKind on 0182 3334 244.
  • LGBT+ individuals can ring Galop 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.