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The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Real reason behind Ekin-Su and Curtis Pritchard's split as Love Islanders ‘held crisis talks' this week
THE real reason behind Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu's split with Curtis Pritchard has been revealed after the All Stars duo held "crisis talks" this week. The Sun can exclusively report how their shock break-up - after three weeks of dating following their time in the Love Island spin-off villa - "wasn't weeks in the making." 6 6 6 As such, the split is said to be "raw" for both parties who discovered they were "growing apart" - with work opportunities proving a key divide. A source close to the former couple has now told The Sun of the break-up: 'It was very much a mutual decision, but it happened very recently in the last few days. "It certainly wasn't weeks in the making, so it's still raw for them both but they had a series of crisis talks in the recent days which were emotional for them both. "They wanted to make it work, but they felt they like they were growing apart and they couldn't see a way forward. "One of the biggest issues for their relationship was their busy careers - it sounds like a cliche but Ekin, 30, is getting a lot of work opportunities out in America, while Curtis, 29, is focussing on his burgeoning boxing career as well as his new investment app. "As they are both so busy, it was becoming harder to prioritise the relationship and they realised that wasn't a good sign. "They are still on really good terms and it's all very amicable. "Nobody was blindsided, so there is no bad blood between them." The finalists of the hit reality-dating spin-off had sparked concern they'd broken up earlier this month. EKIN-SU'S STATEMENT Today, Ekin-Su shared a statement on social media confirming they had parted ways. She said: "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. "He's an incredible person and I'll always cherish the memories we made both in and out of the villa. "Thank you all so much for the love and support over the past few months. ISLE SAY! Love Island couples who are still together WANT proof reality TV series Love Island really works? See here the list of the ITV2 show alum who are still together - you might be surprised! Grace and Luca Elma and Sammy Harriett and Ronnie Uma and Wil Tom and Molly Josh and Sophie Molly and Zach Kai and Sanam Liam and Millie Molly-Mae and Tommy Will and Jessie Indiyah and Dami Olivia and Alex Dom and Jess Jamie and Camilla Nathan and Cara "We're both focusing on navigating this transition and would really appreciate privacy during this time. "Love always, Ekin-Su xx." The Sun recently exclusively revealed she had bagged a new job Stateside as her profile continues to rise in the USA. CURTIS' TAKE Curtis released his own statement shortly after the pair called it quits. In a message shared with his fans on social media, he wrote: "Just a quick note to say thank you so much for all the kind messages — it really does mean the world. "It's true, Ekin and I have decided to go our separate ways. Breakups are never easy, but I'll always be grateful for the laughs, the adventures, and the memories (especially the dance routines). He continued: "She's an amazing woman and I've got nothing but love and respect for her." The statement concluded: "I'll be keeping busy with work, boxing, dancing, and working with the team on FINT. Lots of love, Curtis x" The former couple made it to the final of the second All Stars series in January this year. The pair have continually prompted split rumours, with claims first starting to swirl after they spent Easter apart. Recently, the Turkish actress and TV star sparked suggestions they'd broken up after she was seen arriving at the TV Baftas in London solo - despite the fact the professional dancer was in the city at the time. Yet their passionate display at Curtis ' professional boxing debut on a Misfits card seemed to set the record straight. The pair also found themselves in the midst of a bizarre feud with MAFS star Georges Berthonneau. He previously claimed Ekin-Su "cheated" on him and said they were dating before she returned to Love Island. Georges, 32, claimed he was in a secret 10-month relationship with Ekin when she entered the All Stars villa this year. 6 6 6
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island stars Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Curtis Pritchard SPLIT after four months
Love Island stars Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Curtis Pritchard have split after just four months together. The couple met on this year's series of Love Island: All Stars in January and had been plagued by showmance speculation since they came out of the villa. Announcing the split on Instagram on Wednesday, Ekin wrote: 'I wanted to share that Curtis and I have decided to go our seperate ways. 'It's been a really tough decision, but one made wit a lot of love and respect for one another. 'He's an incredible person and I'll always cherish the memories we made both in an out of the villa. '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. 'Love always, EkinSu Xx'
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Confessions of husband-beaters: Women admit hitting their partners - as the world reels from Macron slap video
All eyes were on Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron on Monday as they touched down in Vietnam when a clip of the French President, 47, being shoved by his 72-year-old wife went viral. The shocking incident, which occurred on the plane just as the aircraft door opened, saw Brigitte put her hand in her husband's face as she appeared to push him backwards.
Bloomberg
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
Macron Says Shoving Incident on Plane Was Him and Wife ‘Joking'
PARIS (AP) — They were just playfighting. That was French President Emmanuel Macron 's explanation Monday for video images that showed his wife, Brigitte, pushing her husband away with both hands on his face before they disembarked from their plane to start a tour of Southeast Asia this weekend.
The Independent
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Brigitte Macron: Who is the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron?
Emmanuel Macron 's wife Brigitte has captured headlines across the globe after she appeared to push the French President in the face as the couple arrived in Vietnam for the start of a Southeast Asia tour. In a now viral video, Brigitte Macron appears to shove her husband, before he descended from the presidential plane on Sunday (26 May). She remained hidden behind the plane's fuselage, blocking any view of her body language. The couple then descended the steps together. An Elysee official played down the moment, denying it showed an argument between the couple: "It was a moment when the president and his wife were relaxing one last time before the start of the trip by having a laugh." After hitting headlines on Sunday, The Independent has taken a closer look at Brigitte Macron's life. She met her now-husband when he was a student at Le Providence, a Catholic school in France, where she worked as a drama teacher. She was 39 at the time they first met and he was 15. Brigitte was married to banker André-Louis Auzière, and the couple have three children, Sébastien, Laurence and Tiphaine. The now French President began an affair with Brigitte, who is 24 years his senior. His parents had believed their son was dating his teacher's daughter, Laurence, until the truth came out through a family friend. Shocked, the Macrons removed their from the school, but he and Brigitte kept in touch while he was in college. The pair eventually married in 2007 when he was 29 and she was 54. Becoming a stepfather to her three adult children, he told them at the wedding reception: 'Thanks for accepting us, a not-quite-normal couple.' The French President previously called his wife his 'anchor', saying she kept him focused in his job. In an interview with CNN, Mr Macron said: 'For me, it's very important for my personal balance to have somebody at home telling you the truth every day. 'Access to truth is one of the main challenges. Somebody with her deep convictions and knowing you for what you are and loving you for what you are, not for what you represent or your role or your honours. That is very important to me.' In an interview with Elle magazine, Brigitte said she and her husband are 'just like any other couple'. She said: 'We agree, we disagree. We argue, we stop arguing. It's very fluid.'
