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Vicki Newman

Love Island's Malin Andersson 'blindsided' as she split from boyfriend after giving birth

Malin Andersson has announced she split from her boyfriend just weeks after they welcomed a daughter together.

The Love Island star said she'd been left "blindsided" by the break up.

She told her fans that her relationship with partner Jared is over but that they remain dedicated to parenting baby Xaya together.

She said: "I have always prided myself on being open and transparent on here, so I wanted to let you all know that myself and Jared are no longer together.

"We split around 4 weeks ago and I have been trying to come to terms with everything and process it all."

Malin has announced her split from her partner (Instagram)
Malin with Xaya (Instagram)

She went on to say: "We are co-parenting Xaya as of course she comes first in all of this, but we would appreciate some space as we navigate through this separation.

"I don't want to go into any more detail at the moment, my baby girl is my main priority and I am building myself back up with what fuels my strength – friends, family, exercise and meditation.

"I didn't expect any of this to happen, I feel truly blindsided.. but as always, I trust that the universe has a plan for me."

Malin and Jared had gone public with their relationship last June, although it's believed they had known each other for more than four years.

Malin's followers rushed to rally around her.

Malin and Jared used this snap to announce her pregnancy (INSTAGRAM)

One commented: "Oh, Malin. I am so sorry to read this. You are so strong and so open. Always to be admired. Bless you and your beautiful girl"

While another wrote: "Strength and love to you Mama"

Just last month, Malin had told her fans she was taking a break from social media after "struggling" following the birth of her daughter.

"Gonna take some more time away. I'm struggling," she said on Instagram Stories along with a sad face emoji.

Malin welcomed Xaya (pronounced Zayah) on January 28.

She had announced she was pregnant two years after the tragic loss of her daughter Consy.

Malin didn't post about the birth of Xaya until one month later, saying she had taken some time out to enjoy being in a "baby bubble".

Malin's daughter Consy sadly died in 2019 (Malin Andersson/Instagram)

As she opened up about welcoming her little girl, she told her fans: "Here she is.. Meet XAYA 28.01.22.

"Me and Jared have been in the most beautiful, surreal baby bubble and so I took a month out to just focus on our family."

She added: "I ended up having an emergency C-section with her, they took her out of the same scar Consy came from.. that was a bittersweet experience for me which I needed to take in after.

"I can’t even describe the amount of love she has given us, and how it feels to be a mum again - but to a healthy baby. I look at her and I have to pinch myself..

"She’s the spit of her dad, and is covered in black thick hair (I’m jealous.)

"Thank-you for all of your messages, it’s been overwhelming - you guys have really followed my journey and I’m in awe of all of your support.

"We are sending you all so much love"

Consy tragically died in 2019 when she was just four weeks old. She'd been born seven weeks premature.

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