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Joel Leaver

Love Island's Malin Andersson 'asked by Downing Street to be part of the Queen's speech'

Love Island alum Malin Andersson said she's been invited by government officials to be involved with the Queen's Speech in response to her advocacy around domestic abuse.

The reality TV star, 29, told her 738,000 Instagram followers that she's filming for the project today.

Malin, who has advocated on the issue for several years, wrote in a post last night: "Guys! I can't believe I've been asked by No.10 Downing St. to be part of the Queen's Speech in relation to my advocacy for domestic abuse."

The Queen's Speech is part of the annual State Opening of Parliament marking the formal start of the parliamentary year - with it set to be held on May 10 this year.

The speech, written by officials, sets out the government's agenda for the new session, though it is traditionally read out by the Queen in the House of Lords chamber.

Malin Andersson said she's been asked to be involved with the Queen's Speech this month (Instagram)
She told fans on Instagram that she's filming something for it today (Instagram)

It typically outlines the government's proposed policies and legislation for the year, with bills able to be carried over from the previous session that haven't progressed.

Malin - who found fame as a participant on Love Island in 2016 - has advocated around domestic abuse in the years since her appearance on the popular ITV2 dating show.

The mum shared a photo of a bruised arm to mark National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 2019, with her since speaking further about the topic of abuse.

The Queen's Speech, read by the monarch, marks the opening of the new parliamentary session (Getty Images)
Malin said she's involved due to her advocacy around domestic abuse (Instagram)

Her ex partner Tom Kemp was jailed in 2020 after admitting that he had assaulted her, with Malin said to have suffered broken bones and some bruising from the assault.

The former islander later said the psychological impact of being abused is "horrible," with her previously stating that she has "flashbacks" and post-traumatic stress disorder.

It's understood to be among the topics mentioned in her book Positivity Is Our Superpower, which was released last month.

An audiobook version has now been released.

She has previously shared photos of bruising herself (Malin Andersson/Instagram)

The self-help book is said to feature information on how she "overcame past traumas and found healing," with it helping readers to "turn setbacks into strengths."

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