LOCHAN Nowacki returned to social media today after The Sun revealed he is taking his ex Whitney Adebayo to court over ‘racial slur’ claims.
The Love Island star, 27, shared a clip of himself scoring a goal, just hours after Whitney appeared to respond by posting a video of herself miming the words: “Even if you phone the police I will win this case.”
Whitney appeared to break her silence in a video today[/caption]
In Lochan’s new clip, he is seen with a pal in stormy weather showing off some impressive football skills.
Yesterday The Sun told how the online chef is taking legal action against Whitney after she publicly accused him of calling her skin “dirty”.
In a video watched over 3.5 million times, she also claimed his mum joked “where’s Whit gone?” when the lights went out – before adding: “Whit, smile.”
Lochan, who split from Whitney in April of this year, has now instructed the same lawyers who represented David Williams in his legal dispute with Britain’s Got Talent.
A source said: “There have been repeated attempts to step back from the abyss.
“Whitney was given the opportunity to apologise publicly for her remarks, but she doubled down instead.
“Lochan wants the world to know he is taking action against her.
“Half the people out there still think he’s a racist because of what she’s said about him.
“It’s just not right and it has to be corrected. He would rather avoid court, but there doesn’t appear to be any alternative.”
Lochan is suing Whitney in the High Court for defamation and malicious falsehood and is seeking “substantial damages”.
A spokeswoman for Whitney, also 27, said: “Whitney has instructed her own legal team and is very confident in her position.
“If any claim is issued by Mr Nowacki, it will be vigorously defended.”
The couple starred in the 2023 series of the ITV2 dating show and were the bookies’ favourite to win the final.
But they were beaten into second place by Sammy Root and Jess Harding.
Lochan is seeking ‘substainial damages’ over the comments made by Whitney[/caption]