London, UK – Former Love Island star Malin Andersson has shared a deeply emotional update with her fans, revealing she is “heartbroken” to be spending Christmas Day without her young daughter, Xaya. The reality TV star and mental health advocate took to Instagram on Thursday, December 18, to open up about the painful reality of co-parenting during the festive season.
For many parents, Christmas is a time of pure joy and family unity. But for Malin, 33, this year brings a different kind of challenge. In a candid post that resonated with thousands of her followers, she explained that due to shared parenting arrangements with her ex-partner, Jared, she will not wake up with her three-year-old daughter on Christmas morning.
“It feels like a piece of me is missing,” Malin wrote, expressing the raw emptiness that comes with handing over a child for the holidays. She admitted that while she knows Xaya will be loved and spoiled by her father, the silence in her own home on such a magical day is a heavy burden to bear. This honest admission sheds light on a struggle faced by countless separated parents across the UK, who often suffer in silence while the rest of the world celebrates togetherness.
The timing is particularly difficult for Malin, who has faced a turbulent few weeks leading up to the holidays. Just days ago, she made headlines after a “freak accident” involving a Christmas bauble left her needing emergency care. Malin had to rush to A&E after stepping on a shattered ornament that her daughter had accidentally dropped, resulting in a painful injury that required medical removal.dealing with physical pain while preparing for an emotional separation from her daughter has understandably taken a toll on the star.
Christmas has always been a complex time for Malin. The season is already tinged with grievance as she remembers her first daughter, Consy, who tragically passed away in early 2019 at just four weeks old.Malin has often spoken about how the festive period serves as a reminder of her loss. Now, facing Christmas Day without Xaya adds another layer of poignancy to the date. Her ability to navigate these waves of grievance while remaining a pillar of strength for her online community is why so many fans look up to her.
Despite the heartbreak, Malin remains a fierce advocate for resilience. She used her platform to send love to other single parents in the same boat, reminding them that they are not alone. “We do this for them,” she shared, recognizing that successful co-parenting often means making personal sacrifices for the happiness of the child. She plans to celebrate her own “mini Christmas” with Xaya once they are reunited, proving that the date on the calendar matters less than the love shared.
Malin’s journey from reality TV fame to becoming a powerful voice on trauma, loss, and single motherhood continues to inspire. Her latest update is a brave reminder that behind the filtered photos of perfect family Christmases, many people are navigating complex, bittersweet realities.
Love Island’s Malin Andersson heartbroken to be spending Christmas Day without daughter
