New! Magazine – 29 July 2019

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Viewers recently called her out
for putting other couples down.
What did you think?
Personally I think Molly loves
to chat, so maybe that gets
her into trouble. She’s not a

malicious person. I think she’s

just having an opinion. She

doesn’t mean it in a bad way,

but people think that.

Has Molly had bad

relationships in

the past?

I know of one

relationship she

had before and

I don’t think it

ended well. She

deserved better. I

don’t know if he messed

her about or what, but they

were never together properly.

Do you think being with Tommy

has restored her faith in men?

Definitely. Tommy has done her

the world of good. If they

don’t last on the outside,

at least she knows

what it’s like to be

with someone who

treats her right.

Do you know

Harley as well?

I’ve only met Harley

once. It was at Ellie

[Brown]’s birthday party.

I saw her on the date with Ovie,

but I’m not sure he’s her type.

She’s quite young and fun. I

would say Anton’s more her type.

What advice would you give

to this year’s Islanders?

Don’t cry as much as I did and

when you get out it’s important

to stay close to your friends and

family. After the first couple of

months I lost myself a little bit.

I had to go on holiday with my

sister and relax. I needed to

remember what I did before

Love Island because it’s a big

whirlwind. Sometimes it can

make you feel on edge.

REBECCA CALDERWOOD

to be watching her every move!
What happened in her previous
relationships?
She likes to take care of people
and help. Her previous boyfriend
took advantage of that. They did
what they did, but she doesn’t
tolerate that sort of behaviour.
She was very upset.
So what do you make of Anton?
Dads don’t like any boyfriends
but... I think they’re a perfect
match! He does do things that
annoy me sometimes, but boys

will be boys. My daughter is

very OK with that as well, like

you saw when he gave his

number out. No relationships are

perfect, but I think they’re solid.

What did you think about their

argument in the nightclub?

They didn’t drag it out. They got

back together and it was done.

Do you think her fiery attitude

could put Anton off?

If you don’t put her in a position

to be outspoken and fiery, then

you’re fine. She’s not going to

come at you if there

isn’t a reason. I

can’t see him being

annoyed at it. She

will just tell you how

it is. Sometimes it

may work against

her, but I’m like that.

As she said, she’s not

going to change her

values or lower her

standards. You either

take it or leave it.

Do you think Anton

will fit in well with

your family?

I think so. He’s an

excitable young man and we’re

all the same. He’s got to go on a

two-day road trip with me first.

What would you get up to?

Just dad talk! I’ll see what he’s

got to say and get to know him

a little bit.

Would you let him move into

your house?

I’m up for that, but I’d have to ask

Belle when she gets home. I like

my family being under my roof,

so absolutely. I wouldn’t have

a problem with it.

Do you think Anton could stray

on the outside?

If he does it will be

a problem. Let’s

just see what

happens when

he gets out. First

and foremost,

I don’t want

my daughter

to go through

heartbreak, but

I can’t see it. He’s

got everything

he wants in

a woman

with Belle.

How will Belle

cope with fame?

My daughter didn’t like the

attention I got because of my job.

Then she said she was going into

Love Island, which is one of the

biggest shows around and I was

like, “Really?” But look, she’s

going to be OK. She’s a very

respectful, smart girl and she

loves people. It’s going to be a

whirlwind when she comes out.

How would you feel if she

became a bigger star than you?

She’s already a bigger star

than I am. The funny thing is

that I’m getting introduced as

Belle Hassan’s dad now, which

is brilliant.

Did Dani Dyer give her any tips

before going on to the show?

It happened so quickly, so we

didn’t have a

chance to speak

to anyone. I

spoke to a few

friends who are

connected to the

show but, before

I knew it, Belle

called me and told

me she was going

in the next day.

It was literally

that quick.

Do you think

she could win?

Yes, 100 per cent

she’s going to win

the show. She’s being honest

and being herself.

REBECCA CALDERWOOD

She thinks

Tommy and

Molly will last

Belle’s dad

switches off the

bedroom scenes

Belle has grown

in confidence

Kendall has

met Harley

Belle and Anton’s

dirty dancing

challenge