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First Date star reveals devastating mental breakdown following tv show appearance

The contestant received harsh criticism following her appearance.

The contestant was subject to derogatory comments.
The contestant was subject to derogatory comments.

First Dates contestant, Daphney Sanasie, has opened up about how the backlash she received following her appearance on the hit tv show cause her to suffer a mental breakdown.

Daphney was one of the contestants on the first show, and was all anyone could talk about. The vivacious South African native was paired up with shy Donegal man Lee. It was obvious to viewers that the two weren’t a match made in heaven, but it definitely made for some entertaining viewing!

The date didn't exactly go to plan.
The date didn’t exactly go to plan.

Twitter went wild during the first episode with comments about the unlikely pairing but some of the comments were unfounded and offensive.

The part-time model revealed to the Sun, that the derogatory comments resulted in her hospitalisation after the show aired.

Daphney native received racist, abusive comments which left her unable to eat or sleep.

The star received the support she needed in hospital.
The star received the support she needed in hospital.

She also told The Sun that the fan mail she received while in hospital helped her recovery.

We’re glad she’s feeling better.

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