{"id":1022799,"date":"2026-06-12T22:30:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T22:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1022799\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T22:30:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T22:30:26","slug":"resurfaced-video-of-reality-star-sparks-ozempic-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1022799\/","title":{"rendered":"Resurfaced Video of Reality Star Sparks Ozempic Rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Melanie <\/p>\n

A Love Island USA star\u2019s appearance became the target of rumors and online bullying after viewers discovered her past modeling work.<\/p>\n

After the show\u2019s eighth season kicked off on June 2, fans were eager to learn everything they could about the new islanders. <\/p>\n

Fans of the hit Peacock dating competition were stunned to learn that contestant Melanie Moreno, 24, used to work as a plus-size model.<\/p>\n

\"Melanie<\/p>\n

Melanie Moreno is starring in season 8 of “Love Island.”<\/p>\n

Soon, videos and photos of Moreno\u2014a bikini store worker from Los Angeles\u2014walking as a curve model for Pretty Little Thing<\/a> during the 2022 Miami Swim Week began circulating online, sparking speculation about her weight-loss journey. <\/p>\n

Many speculated that Moreno, who is currently coupled up with contestant Sincere Rhea, had potentially used the appetite-suppressing drug Ozempic.<\/p>\n

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Amid the rise of GLP-1 drugs, many public figures, particularly famous women, have been targeted with accusations of taking the popular medication. Often, a single photo<\/a>, video, or social media post is enough to spark rampant rumors.<\/p>\n

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Others wondered<\/a> whether the videos and photos<\/a> even showed Moreno.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, her family addressed the rumors on X. <\/p>\n

\"Melanie<\/p>\n

Melanie Moreno is currently coupled up with Sincere Rhea.<\/p>\n

\u201cMelanie is my little cousin and I can tell you it is her!! And no Ozempic,\u201d a family member wrote, according to The Tab<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some viewers hypothesized that Moreno\u2019s past explained her \u201cinsecure\u201d behavior on the show, but her cousin slammed these opinions.<\/p>\n

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Melanie Moreno’s little cousin wrote that Moreno was always confident.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe wasn\u2019t insecure when she was plus size, and she\u2019s not insecure now,\u201d the family member wrote. \u201cPeople are allowed to change, grow, and become healthier without having to justify it. Her confidence didn\u2019t come from her size, it came from knowing her worth.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also urged fans to be kinder.<\/p>\n

\u201cSupport women at every stage, not just the versions you\u2019re comfortable with,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n

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According to a 2021 interview with VoyageLA<\/a>, Moreno worked for years to become a model.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy biggest dream since I was 10 years old was to be a model,\u201c she told the outlet.<\/p>\n

\"Many<\/p>\n

Many fans were amazed by Melanie Moreno’s body transformation.<\/p>\n

After nine years of trying, her dream came true when she was scouted by one of the world\u2019s biggest modeling agencies, Wilhelmina Models.<\/p>\n

Moreno said she had already given up on her dream before she was discovered.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had this belief that I had to look perfect to even get into the business,\u201d she said, adding, \u201cI thought I needed a specific look or a specific body type. Little did I know I was wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n

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