Molly Marsh's mother has hit out at "nasty" trolls.
Molly Marsh's mother hits out at nasty trolls
Janet, 49 - who has had three small roles in ITV's 'Coronation Street' - is livid at suggestions that she may have helped Molly land her role on 'Love Island'.
Teacher Janet told MailOnline: "I had heard about trolling from past series because we have always watched 'Love Island' but until your name is being brought up and your family's names… I couldn't believe it's that bad and that real.
"'We all know what Molly is like in real life and people presume… you read nasty comments and I think 'that's not my daughter, you haven't got a clue.'
"They have made stuff up about me. I've been through it all as well. For me to read what people think about me… that is tough. It is made up. At one point I was an ITV producer and pulling strings when I was actually sitting at school teaching phonics to some year sevens!
"We decided to stop reading all the rubbish because it's not true and just somebody's opinion. I've got to admit… once the episode finishes I try to go to bed but it's really difficult to switch off. It is just haters but it's very sad that people can be that nasty."
Janet insisted acting is just a hobby for her and she has no influence with ITV.
She said: "It is ridiculous… I have worked hard to get my small parts on TV. People twist it.
"Just because I have done three small parts on 'Coronation Street' years ago now – and I am really proud of those little parts – it takes a lot of hard work to get the audition and the job and I've never filmed for more than a day… they were small talking parts that you want to grow into more substantial roles but I am 50 this year so it has not worked…
"I am happy being a teacher and doing my small acting roles as and when they come up."