Wes Nelson is gearing up for a surgical procedure following a distressing mishap. The 27-year-old reality TV personality rose to prominence on Love Island in 2018 during Season 4, where he made his debut on the first day and eventually developed romantic feelings for Megan Barton-Hanson – the duo advanced to the final, securing fourth place.
After departing from the reality show, Wes transitioned into a music career, with his track “11:11” gaining traction online during the holiday season. Recently, the former television personality, who was romantically involved with Love Island’s Arabella Chi and later American model Lucciana Beynon, disclosed suffering a painful injury around the Christmas period.
In an earlier social media post, Wes disclosed that he ruptured a tendon while engaging in a sporting activity. Alongside an image displaying his bandaged foot, he humorously remarked about his Achilles injury after playing football for the first time in years, indicating he was hanging up his football boots at 27 years old. His latest update informed followers that the injury might be more serious than initially presumed.
Via Instagram Stories, Wes shared a photo seated on a hospital stretcher wearing sportswear, revealing a cast extending from his ankle to just below his knee. He captioned the image, announcing his scheduled operation on New Year’s Eve to reattach his Achilles, accompanied by praying hands and a red heart emoji. Additionally, he posted another picture showcasing his cast-covered leg raised in the air, reminiscing about wanting a cast when he was younger.
The past year has been challenging for the former Love Island contestant, facing theft incidents twice in the last 12 months. In one instance, his golf bag and clubs were stolen, prompting him to express frustration about the situation on social media. Wes previously recounted a theft incident where his designer bag worth over £8,000 was stolen while he was aboard a train.
Describing the theft scenario, Wes detailed how the thief swiftly took his bag from the overhead compartment during a train journey to Milton Keynes. Fortunately, he had removed his MacBook, containing his music, beforehand. Seeking assistance from his followers, Wes offered a reward for anyone helping recover his stolen items.
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