What happened to Kortni Gilson from Floribama Shore? Fri 17 September 2021 16:23 Cara Houlto

A brand new season of MTV’s Floribama Shore premiered on September 16th but original cast member, Kortni Gilson has once again not returned for the show since her exit during the third season.

Whilst Kortni isn’t among the eight young adult cast members living a carefree summer, fans are wondering what she’s up to now.

So what exactly happened to Kortni and where is she now? Reality TitBit has all the answers!

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Who is Kortni Gilson?

Born in Florida on the 20th of July 1995, Kortni Gilson, now 26, is a reality TV personality making her first TV appearance on the original series of Floribama Shore.

Before making her way into the spotlight, Kortni worked as a bartender and dancer at a Coyote Ugly Saloon in Florida.

Currently in a relationship, although the name of her partner is not disclosed, Kortni recently posted a photo of herself and her boyfriend to her Instagram with a loving caption.

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What happened to Kortni Gilson?

Appearing in three seasons of Floribama Shore, Kortni decided to leave mid-way through the third season to look after her mental health, following a public meltdown on the show.

Previously revealing her experience of sexual assault at the age of 16, Kortni used alcohol and drugs in an attempt to forget about what she had gone through.

In a recent Instagram post marking World Suicide Prevention Day, Kortni opened up to her followers sharing photos at the time of one of her suicide attempts with an aim to support her fans also going through similar thoughts.

Where is Kortni Gilson now?

Today, although Kortni has taken a step back from the world of reality TV, she is very active on her social media, acting as a role model for her 383K Instagram followers.

Often posting modelling photos, her weight loss journey and mental health advice, Kortni appears to be far happier now since leaving the show.

A negativity free zone, Kortni is always posting inspirational messages and quotes to try to help others who may be suffering from anxiety, depression or any mental health issues.

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