Love Island winner Kem Cetinay has denied punching the show’s Rykard Jenkins.
Jenkins, who starred in the reality show in 2016, said he had been beaten up at a party held by Cetinay, who won the series this year with Amber Davies.
In a statement, Cetinay tweeted: “Just woken up and seen all this madness.
“Firstly that someone got hurt but secondly that my name has been dragged into something which I had absolutely nothing to do with.”
An incident took place outside a club where Cetinay was holding a launch party.
— Kem (@KemCetinay) August 25, 2017
“The launch was the biggest and most proudest night of my career which I spent with Amber and my family undertaking press… interviews,” he said.
“The situation will be dealt with by the club and I hope is all resolved but it’s upsetting that this violence has been used on my night with my family around me.”
Thank you guys for still supporting and defending me as it’s so easy to jump conclusion and assume what you hear is true??
— Kem (@KemCetinay) August 25, 2017
He later added: “Thank you guys for still supporting and defending me as it’s so easy to jump conclusion and assume what you hear is true.”
His publicist added in a statement: “A small altercation took place outside Kem’s launch party last night. Kem was inside at the time and was not involved.”
@KemCetinay don’t let anyone ruin your night ❤️ you haven’t done anything wrong! Sleepy time for me and my boy xxx
— Amber Davies (@Amber_Davies7) August 25, 2017
Jenkins had alleged in a tweet, which has since been removed: “So Kem Cetinay and his boys just attacked me apparently I was flirting with Amber.”
He posted a snap of his face and said: “This is Kem Cetinay and his boys.”
He added: “It take more than four geezers punching me in the head to knock me out…”
Honestly Kent boy through and through. Going home to the misses lucky she’s a nurse.
— Rykard (@ItsRykard) August 25, 2017
The pair later appeared to make up with Cetinay saying they had spoken on the phone and he had nothing to do with the “disgusting” incident.
Just got off the phone to @ItsRykard we are friends just like we was before, what happened is disgusting.. I was not involved myself (1/2)
— Kem (@KemCetinay) August 25, 2017
But I will make sure it’s dealt with as it’s not acceptable and I won’t let things like that happen and ruin both me and @ItsRykard night.
— Kem (@KemCetinay) August 25, 2017
Appreciate it mate. You’re a good kid. Just be careful who you have around ya because you don’t want them ruining things. Love ? https://t.co/wv89PcgsPr
— Rykard (@ItsRykard) August 25, 2017
Jenkins thanked his friend but added “be careful who you have around ya”.
