Alexandra Cane has been forced to hit back at trolls on Instagram after they accused her of capitalising on her phenomenal weight loss.
The former Love Island star, who has proudly showed off her figure since losing two stone, rejected claims by a ‘disgusted’ critic that she is motivated by making money.
Alexandra, 28, showed off her toned physique in a white bikini before responding to the troll by saying that her weight loss journey was for herself and her ‘happiness’.
Not fair: Alexandra Cane, 28, has been forced to hit back at trolls on Instagram after they accused her of capitalising on her phenomenal weight loss
The critic had claimed: ‘I’m really disappointed in your recent transition from body positivity to weight lost advisor.
‘I have the same figure you USED to have an am now left thinking I would be “happier” and “feel sexier” if I lost weight and looked as you do now.
‘It’s just an unhealthy message. At first I gave you the benefit of the doubt and felt you were doing it for you. Now you’re making money out of it. I’m disgusted and totally disappointed you have let so many young girls down.’
However, Alexandra hit back by referencing the message and saying: ‘The reason why in this life you have to do things for yourself and nobody else. People will always have something negative to say. What matters is your own happiness.
Harsh: The former Love Island star, who has proudly showed off her figure since losing two stone, rejected claims by a ‘disgusted’ critic that she is motivated by making money
‘I’d be letting myself down if I had continued down a path that didn’t make me feel good.’
Alexandra also wrote on her Instagram story: ‘Stop body shaming. Curvy/skinny/athletic… Shaming is shaming FULL STOP. And it needs to STOP.’
Since losing weight, the former Love Island star has trailed her upcoming ‘exercise & nutrition plan’.
She wrote in one post: ‘EXCITING NEWSSSS I’ll be sharing my exercise & nutrition plan with you all really soon!!!! EMAIL ME to make sure you get first access!’
Doing it for me: Since losing weight, the former Love Island star has trailed her upcoming ‘exercise & nutrition plan’ (pictured: The star back in March)
Alexandra’s defence of her dieting tips comes after she explained how she had been ‘hiding away’ lately but now feels ‘sexy and confident’ in herself.
She wrote: ‘Because life is too short to be anything but PROUD of the person you’ve become…
‘I’ve been hiding away a little bit & conscious of not posting bikini pics/pictures with too much skin etc as there has already been enough criticism about my fitness/wellness journey – weight loss being a bonus.
‘But truly I have NEVER been in this shape in my life. I feel sexy & confident and wanted to post this so thats what I’m doing.
Defiant: The brunette responded to critics by saying, ‘Stop body shaming. Curvy/skinny/athletic… Shaming is shaming FULL STOP. And it needs to STOP’
‘Sorry, not sorry. The work and consistency it took to get here – I’m owning it. I feel f***ing fabulous.’
Several of Alexandra’s Love Island pals commented on the snap, including Rosie Williams who wrote: ‘My 2020 motivation! I loved finding out about your journey the other night! Keep up the good work & always keep doing it for you! Well done baby.’
Meanwhile, Anna Vakili said: ‘You look unreal, well done,’ while Francesca Allen said Alexandra looked ‘amazing’.
This is me: Alexandra’s defence comes after she explained how she had been ‘hiding away’ lately but now feels ‘sexy and confident’ in herself (pictured: The star in June)
Alexandra has always been candid about her body shape and has been showing off her weight loss and toned physique in a series of snaps recently.
Back in July the beauty championed body positivity on while enjoying a holiday in Mykonos because she looks stunning no matter what her dress size.
Posting a short video on Instagram, she wrote: ‘Because rolls are cute & very normal. Happy Wednesday you lovely lot. Be kind to yourself today!’
And at the start of November, the Love Island star hit back at fans who claimed she Photoshopped an image posted to her Instagram account.
The star denied she altered the image after some of her social media followers alleged she edited the striking photo to make her figure appear slimmer.
Difficult: The star recently revealed that she had parted ways with boyfriend Adam Theobald, with an insider claiming they’re still on talking terms (pictured: Alexandra in June)
Alexandra – who has been praised for ‘keeping it real’ in the past – penned: ‘lost perspective? I’m more focused and clearer headed than ever. A shame that’s how you feel but can’t please everyone.’ [sic]
In the snap, the make-up artist highlighted her toned physique in a sheer floral-embroidered bodysuit and leather trousers as she posed up a storm on a bed.
The star recently revealed that she had parted ways with boyfriend Adam Theobald, with an insider claiming they’re still on talking terms.
A source recently revealed: ‘They split up a few weeks ago, but they’re still in contact.’
The bombshell arrived on the ITV2 dating last year as a late entrant in July, and while she initially caught Dr Alex George’s eye, their union ended in a bitter state.
Since leaving the villa, she was also rumoured to date co-star Alex Miller and boohooMAN CEO Samir Kamani, after they were spotted putting on an affectionate display in September 2018.
A source dished to MailOnline exclusively at the time: ‘Alexandra Cane and Samir Kamani danced the nights away at Tape nightclub… [but] they are just friends and Alexandra will be seeing Samir on Monday for work.’
Split: The media personality is said to have called it quits from the estate agent just under a month ago, with an insider claiming they’re still on talking terms (pictured in February)