Tulisa Contostavlos has faced a challenging week after addressing the release of a private video that was leaked online. In a heartfelt and candid video posted on YouTube, the former X Factor judge confirmed the tape’s authenticity and expressed her devastation at the betrayal by someone she once trusted.
Speaking Her Truth
In the five-minute YouTube video, Tulisa shared her perspective, emphasizing that she refuses to stay silent when she’s done nothing wrong.
“I’ve never been the type—regardless of being in the public eye—to sit down and keep my mouth shut, especially when I’ve done nothing wrong,” she began.
The 23-year-old singer revealed that the other person in the video is her ex-boyfriend Justin Edwards, also known as Ultra. Tulisa described him as “an old-school garage MC” and claimed he was responsible for the video’s release.
A Personal Betrayal
Sharing pictures of her and Justin from their relationship, Tulisa opened up about the depth of their connection.
“Justin is someone I started seeing when I was 17. Our relationship was on and off for years. I practically moved in with him; I loved him deeply, and we talked about kids and marriage,” she explained. “I even got my record label to give him a singles deal. I never imagined he’d betray me like this.”
Tulisa admitted that she learned about the existence of the tape months ago through mutual friends. Despite confronting Justin at the time, he denied having it.
“About six months ago, I got calls from friends saying he was threatening to release the footage to make money or ruin my career. When I confronted him, he lied and denied it,” she said. “Now, the footage is online, and I’m heartbroken.”
Facing the Fallout
Tulisa shared her emotional turmoil over the leaked video, describing the difficulty of processing such a personal betrayal.
“When you share an intimate moment with someone you love and trust, you never think it will be shared with the world,” she said. “It’s been devastating, but I refuse to let this define me. This was his decision, not mine.”
Justin Edwards responded to Tulisa’s claims on Twitter, initially denying involvement. However, he later tweeted, “I believe in silence being a sign of integrity, but I’ll have to speak up and let the facts come out.”
Legal Actions
Following the leak, Tulisa’s legal team secured an injunction to prevent further distribution of the video. Meanwhile, the website that originally hosted the clip removed it after receiving a cease-and-desist notice from her lawyers.
Tulisa’s spokesperson had previously denied the tape’s existence when rumors surfaced last year. At the time, it was reported that someone demanded £50,000 to keep the footage private. Her team categorically dismissed the claims, calling the tape “100% fake.”
A Message of Strength
Despite the pain caused by the incident, Tulisa chose to address the situation directly with her fans, tweeting her video statement to over 1.7 million followers with the caption: “The truth about the tape.”
Her decision to speak out has been widely praised for its honesty and courage. In her closing remarks, Tulisa said, “I can’t change what happened, but I can tell my side of the story. This won’t define me.”
Moving Forward
This deeply personal incident has been a trying time for Tulisa, but her resilience shines through. By confronting the situation head-on, she’s demonstrated strength and self-respect, refusing to be a victim of someone else’s actions.
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