Love Island's Maura Higgins backed her "strong" pal Amber Gill following her split from Greg O'Shea.
The reality star said her friend will survive her break up after Greg ended the romance over text message.
Their split came just five weeks after they won Love Island and the £50,000 cash prize together.
But straight-talking Maura says she's confident her mate will get through it.
Speaking at the TV Choice Awards, she said her friend needs none of the frank advice she now dishes out on This Morning.
She said: "You know what, Amber is such a strong girl.
"I don't think Amber needs much advice, she's very strong.
"She is a strong, independent woman and she will be absolutely fine."
Amber confirmed on Loose Women that her relationship was ended over text, after she had asked Greg to make more effort.
She appeared at the TV Choice Awards alone, with Greg, who was expected to attend the event, absent.
Maura said she felt "part of the furniture" on This Morning after joining the team.
Despite her busy schedule, she said still tried to see friends from the villa.
She said: "We try to see each other as much as possible but it's difficult.
"Once you've been though that experience you want to be there to support one another."
The extreme changes in her life and career since leaving the villa have surprised and delighted Maura.
She said: "With the opportunities, it's insane. I feel very, very lucky, honestly."
Maura was joined by fellow Love Island star Lucie Donlan at the awards, who said she was passionate about getting more young girls into her sport of surfing.
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