Love Island is back for both the UK and the USA, and the drama in the villa is to die for. But even though there’s tension and romance in the villa, there’s a lot of news happening outside as well.
And recently, the Love Island USA star, Melanie Moreno, has had some drama surrounding her. Thankfully, Melanie’s family addresses Ozempic claims after plus-sized modeling videos resurface.
Love Island viewers discovered old pictures and videos of Melanie while she was a plus-size model, and the reactions are weird.
Melanie from love island usa used to be a plus sized model#loveislandusa pic.twitter.com/Y2YbThznvQ
— T (@Tkm6t) June 10, 2026
The comments are similar to what many people comment under plus-sized people, with a lot of hate and insults. And of course, many are assuming that she went on Ozempic, the popular weight-loss injection.
One person posted on X in response to the negative comments, saying people are insulting her because “they found out Melanie used to be plus size. Mind you, she was and still [is] so beautiful.”
not tiktok mfs talking shit cus they found out melanie used to be plus size
— Lamily 🌻🔱🗡️⚓️ (@inibofori) June 10, 2026
mind you, she was and still so beautiful.. hitting the runways, face card valid and face on brands im sure some of yall don’t even look good while skinny so stfu#loveislandusa pic.twitter.com/a5HA3TvKhx
But not only are strangers supporting her on the internet, but her own cousin is seen in comments. Reported by The Tab on Thursday, the TV personality’s cousin commented, “Melanie is my little cousin, and I can tell you it is her!! And no Ozempic.”
Her cousin continues, saying, “She worked hard to get her current body!!! She wasn’t insecure when she was plus-size[d], and she’s not insecure now.”
“People are allowed to change, grow, and become healthier without having to justify it. Her confidence didn’t come from her size, it came from knowing her worth.”
“Support women at every stage, not just the versions you’re comfortable with.”
Additionally, Melanie’s sister, Steph Moreno, entered the conversation, according to an Instagram post, saying, “Melanie has always had a very high self-esteem, even when she was plus-size.”
New episodes of Love Island USA drop Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays on Peacock at 9 p.m. EST