
All the Love Island couples still together as Ekin-Su and Curtis split
Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu and Curtis Pritchard have officially gone their separate ways just three months after meeting on All Stars.
Issuing a statement on social media on Wednesday, Ekin-Su explained that while it was a 'tough decision', it was 'one made with a lot of love and respect for one another'.
She wrote: 'I wanted to share that Curtis and I have decided to go our separate ways. It's been a really tough decision, but one made with a lot of love and respect for one another. Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Curtis Pritchard. Pic: REX/Shutterstock
'He's an incredible person and I'll always cherish the memories we made both in and out of the villa.'
She added: 'Thank you all so much for the love and support over the past few months. We're both focusing on navigating this transition and would really appreciate privacy during this time.'
As another Love Island couple call time on their relationship, here are all the ones that are still together.
The influencer and professional boxer met in 2019 on the fifth season of Love Island UK, finishing in second place after Amber Gill and Limerick man Greg O'Shea.
The reality show puts the ultimate question on participants — are they in it for love or money? Pic: Hannah Young/REX/Shutterstock
Molly-Mae and Tommy welcomed their first child, Bambi, in January 2023, and Tommy later orchestrated a stunning proposal. It appeared the pair really were destined to be together.
The couple confirmed that they had split in August last year, with Molly-Mae issuing a statement noting 'never in a million years did I think I'd ever have to write this' while a separate statement from Tommy confirmed he was 'heartbroken.'
Tommy later admitted that he was struggling with alcohol use, which was a major factor in the couple's breakup. However, it appears the couple is now trying to make it work again.
It wasn't a smooth beginning for Alex and Olivia, with Olivia having to go couple up with a few fellas before Alex entered the Love Island villa as a bombshell on the 18th day. Two days later, he coupled up with Olivia, and the rest is history.
Alex and Olivia tied the knot at the Gosfield Hall, Essex, in 2018 — prompting an appearance from Olivia in the iconic wedding show, Say Yes to the Dress. The couple also starred in their own TLC programme, Olivia and Alex Said Yes. Pic: Brett Cove/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock
The Bowens welcomed their first son, Abel, in 2022.
Nathan and Cara just pipped The Bowens at the post and were the victors on the second season of Love Island. Nathan and Cara coupled up on the first day and were together for the duration of the show.
The Love Island alum went through a rocky patch during Cara's pregnancy with their first child, Freddie-George and split up. Freddie-George was born in 2017 with Cara and Nathan later rekindling their romance. Pic: James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock for Channel Four
They tied the knot at Preston Court Barn in Canterbury in 2019 and the following year welcomed the arrival of their second child, Delilah.
Camilla and Jamie finished in second place on the third season of the UK Love Island and married in September 2021 — four years after the first couple to be coupled up in the villa.
Just before their engagement, the couple welcomed their first child, Nell, in October 2020, followed by Nora Bella in May 2022. Pic: Instagram/ Camilla Thurlow
Last Christmas, Camilla and Jamie announced they were set to become parents for a third time in an adorable clip where they shared: 'Our little family is growing.'
Dom was initially coupled up with Montana Brown in the first days of season three of Love Island but later coupled up with Jess with the pair going strong until she was voted off by her fellow islanders.
Dom stayed in the villa and exited 11 days later with the pair rekindling their relationship and tying the knot in Mykonos in 2018. Pic: James Shaw/REX/Shutterstock
In 2019, the pair welcomed their first child, and their second child arrived in June 2022.
Millie and Liam were both bombshells in the seventh season of Love Island and, despite Liam briefly straying in Casa Amor, were inseparable and went on to win the show.
The pair split in July 2022, just over a year after winning the show, but went on to rekindle their romance in August 2023 and are stronger than ever now. Pic: Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock
Speaking to EVOKE previously, Liam explained they had broken up due to the pressures of being in the limelight.
'We had time apart,' he said, 'We grew individually and we are back together now, and I feel we are the best versions of each other.'
Dami and Indiyah forged a friendship with then led to a romantic relationship. Both were initially coupled up with other islanders, but gave each other a chance as the season progressed.
Despite a blip at Casa Amor, the pair worked through their problems and finished in third place. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Outside of the villa, they appear cuter than ever and were quick to take the next step in their relationship — moving in together.
While Casa Amor is designed to throw wrenches into the blossoming relationships that are already blossoming in the main villa, it can prove to be a hit for those who have yet to find a romantic interest with anyone and Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan are a testament that Casa Amor isn't all that bad.
The pair went on to win the ninth season of Love Island, becoming the first couple formed in Casa Amor to win the UK spin-off. Pic: Jonathan Hordle/REX/Shutterstock
In April 2024, Kai popped the question, sharing a series of photos and writing: 'Introducing the next Mrs Fagan.'
While producers previously brought in a former UK islander as a bombshell in a new season, a former islander from a different show within the franchise was unheard of until Love Island Australia contestant Jessie Wynter entered as a bombshell to the UK version in Season 9.
The Aussie lass coupled up with none other than Farmer Will, with the couple coming in fifth place and just missing out on the season finale. Pic: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock
Earlier this year, Jessie revealed she had been granted a three-year visa for the UK. She and Will immediately started house-hunting and regularly share snippets of their life together on social media.
The winners of the inaugural Love Island: All Stars are still going strong. Molly was originally in the season six line-up and left the villa with her boyfriend at the time, Callum Jones, whom she coupled up with during Casa Amor.
The couple announced their split last year. Pic: REX/Shutterstock
Tom came in third place alongside Samie Elishi in the ninth series of Love Island. Despite making things official, the relationship ended just one month after the ninth series ended.
While Callum also entered the All-Star villa, there was speculation and even hopes that things would rekindle with Molly. Ultimately, the model and influencer pursued a relationship with Tom, and the pair came in first place.
Sophie was another islander from the sixth series, while Josh was a contestant in the very first season, where he came in third place with Lauren Richardson. Pic: REX/Shutterstock
Sophie entered the All Stars villa as a bombshell and coupled up with Josh. The pair made it to the finale, where they finished in third place and are still going strong, with Josh orchestrating a sweet moment where he asked Sophie to be his girlfriend earlier this year.
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