About this episode

Helena Ford discusses her experiences on Love Island, the backlash she faced, and her journey to becoming a fan favorite while addressing mental health and dating in the real world.

She is outspoken and realer than real, its Love Island beauty Helena Ford on the sofa this week to tell us EVERYTHING! From coming out of Season 12 as a villain and facing unimaginable backlash online to turning it all around in All Stars 2026 and becoming a firm fan favourite! Helena gives us her true opinions on the guys she was coupled up with from Harry to Carrington, the legacy of the beef with other girls and how the show changed her life over night - from a BA Flight Attendant to overnight celebrity. Plus! Helena talks openly about how the show affected her mental health, forcing her to seek therapy and focus on her self care, and how she now navigates dating again in the 'real' world! Make sure you like, subscribe and listen wherever you get yours and watch the full antics on our Youtube from Sunday 3pm! @privatepartspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered

• Love Island
• mental health
• celebrity culture
• dating
• self care
• reality TV

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