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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt

Love Island contestant Sophie Lee praised for ‘inspirational’ revelation about facial burn scars

Love Island fans have praised contestant Sophie Lee for opening up about a traumatic experience that left her with facial burn scars for life.

The 29-year-old motivational speaker and model appeared during the launch of the 12th season of the reality TV dating show, presented by Maya Jama, on Monday (9 June). Twelve girls and 12 boys flew out to the famous villa in Mallorca hoping to find the love of their life.

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