Megan barton Hanson video leaked on porn site as Love Island star battles to get it removed

The reality TV star also opened up about her stripper past, confidence issues and bad dates
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Emma Powell14 August 2018
The Weekender

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Megan Barton Hanson has revealed she is trying to get an explicit video of herself removed from a porn site.

Barton Hanson made an X-rated webcam video which was leaked online prior to her entering the Love Island villa where she met boyfriend Wes Nelson.

The reality TV star, who recently lashed out at reports she worked as an escort, said although she wants the video removed, women shouldn’t be vilified for their choices.

“I’m going to try and get it taken down,” she told Grazia. “But I think once people have seen it, they’ve seen it and we’ve all got a vibrator. Let a girl live!”

Demure: Megan Barton Hanson shows off her stripped back look
Jay Brooks for Grazia Magazine

Barton Hanson also opened up about her career as a stripper and hit out at those who judge her and talk badly of the profession.

“I did it for a year – I got in, I got out, I earned my money, I didn’t hurt anyone, I don’t see why it’s so negative,” she said. “Men enjoyed it, I enjoyed it, couples came in… everyone is happy.”

Work it: The reality TV star posing for Grazia magazine
Jay Brooks for Grazia Magazine

Barton Hanson met Nelson on Love Island while he was coupled with Laura Anderson and she was with Eyal Booker. She then ditched Nelson for Casa Amor resident Alex Miller before dumping him in favour of winning back Nelson.

She said the backlash she received was “sexist” as she claims fellow islander Adam Collard’s jumps from Kendall to Rosie Williams to Zara McDermott were not criticised as harshly.

Love Island: Wes and Meg

“People definitely do give girls a harder time than men,” she said. “Look at Adam, how many girls did he go through? It’s sexist. They’re painting me out to be the biggest player, but it’s a dating show and I tested the water.

“It’s 2018, and women are still getting stick for acting like men, I don’t see why we’re not equal. Even with the fact that I had sex in the villa, I’m open about that. Women enjoy sex just as much as men. Like, why can’t we say it? We should empower each other.”

Love Island Live 2018 event at ExCel - In pictures

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Barton Hanson, who also revealed she was once egged on a bad date, opened up about her self-confidence issues saying just because she doesn't feel shy stripping off for a shoot doesn't mean she is a confident person.

“People don’t understand: how could you possibly be shy and insecure but comfortable being naked,” she said. “To go up and speak in front of people, that would be my absolute worst nightmare. But to go and parade around half-naked, I’d be absolutely fine. You can be shy in different ways.”

Cover star: Megan Barton Hanson graces the front of Grazia
Jay Brooks for Grazia Magazine

The latest issue of Grazia is out now, head to graziadaily.co.uk to read the Megan Barton Hanson interview

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