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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Love Island stars Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Curtis Pritchard SPLIT three months on from the show - just days after she shared gushing declaration of love
Love Island stars Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Curtis Pritchard have split after just three 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 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 an out of the villa. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. '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'. Following Ekin-Su's announcement, Curtis took to his Instagram story to confirm the split, writing: '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). 'I'll be keeping busy with work, boxing, dancing, and working with the team on FINT. Lots of love, Curtis x' Ekin's post comes just days after she shared a gushing declaration of love for her boyfriend over on Instagram. Commenting on one of Curtis' most recent posts amid the launch of his boxing career she penned: 'I just want you to know how incredibly proud I am of you. 'Watching you train so hard and give it your all in that match was amazing…. you were strong, focused, and honestly just unstoppable. Win or lose you're a champion in my eyes. I love you!' The pair also put on a loved up display prior to the match after Misfits boxing shared a clip of Ekin planting a kiss on her boyfriend's lips as he taped up pre fight. Ekin's post comes just days after she shared a gushing declaration of love for her boyfriend over on Instagram View this post on Instagram A post shared by Misfits Boxing (@misfitsboxing) The unlikely couple shocked fans after making their relationship official while in the villa back in February and from the get go they were plagued with rumours their relationship was fake. Curtis hit back at the showmance rumours just over a week ago after appearing on the podcast Not My Bagg. Host Joe Baggs asked the star: 'A lot of people have said online about the showmance rumours, what would you say to these people because obviously you are still together so it's not.' Jokingly Curtis quipped: 'Yeah, it's a full on showmance. You're right guys, 1000%. I think our contract runs out in two months or something and then we'll end up breaking up.' However he later insisted: 'No, it's not a showmance. It's all a load of rubbish and people sometimes say like "Oh, there is a set contract, amount of time that they have to be together". 'I'll tell you right now, I didn't read my contract.' He added: 'We're going good, we're fun and people may think that because Ekin and I are very... I won't lie we're quite dramatic sometimes.' Laughing off recent allegations that they're only in a relationship for the publicity in March, Ekin told The Sun: 'I've got respect for anyone's opinions.' She added: 'I think everyone is entitled to think something and I can understand why they think that, because on the show we are theatrical people and when we come together, it is like a performance. Curtis hit back at the showmance rumours just over a week ago after appearing on the podcast Not My Bagg 'But it's not a showmance, it's real. It just feels right. It feels healthy and I am myself.' Last month the couple hit back at rumours they had split after Curtis shared a video on Ekin-Su's Instagram Story to joke about the reported 'break up' as he revealed they had both simply been away for work. The dancer was seen with a black eye as he chilled on the sofa, before saying: 'Good day of boxing today, and yeah as you can see a little bit of a black eye but it's getting better.' 'Yeah apparently I'm now single as well, yes!' he added, as Ekin-Su could be heard laughing in the background. 'But unfortunately I've got back with my ex straight away,' he continued, as he leaned into Ekin-Su and showed her on camera. 'Apparently spending nearly two or three days away means we've broken up?' Ekin-Su said. Curtis clarified: 'You were working away and I've eh... been working in a dungeon, getting beaten up.' 'Well guys it just proves that exes can get back together,' Ekin-Su joked. 'This is the shortest break up we've ever "had".' Meanwhile it has since been revealed that Ekin was in a secret relationship with Married At First Sight UK 's Georges Berthonneau during her time on Love Island: All Stars. Meanwhile it has since been revealed that Ekin was in a secret relationship with Married At First Sight UK 's Georges Berthonneau during her time on Love Island: All Stars According to Georges, he and Ekin were in love, but she insisted on signing up to the ITV2 show to further her career. They agreed she would go no further than 'kissing' another Islander during her time on the dating series, of which she was the star signing. But Georges, 32, who confirmed the couple's 10-month romance for the first time to MailOnline, claimed Ekin betrayed him on national TV when she became Curtis ' girlfriend, leaving him devastated. In an exclusive interview, Georges told MailOnline he and Ekin had planned a future together, called each other pet names, holidayed in France during the summer and spent Boxing Day exchanging gifts, just 18 days before she entered the South African villa. The personal trainer said he lived a 'nightmare' for the five weeks Ekin was on the dating show as she passionately kissed Curtis, 29, and performed a seductive routine for him wearing sexy red lingerie during the programme's Heart Rate Challenge.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has explosive fall out with best friend as she brands the star 'disloyal' and claims 'fame has gone to her head'
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has been reportedly branded 'disloyal' by her best friend as the pair have explosive fall out. The Love Island icon, 30, was pals with Mabel Asojo before finding fame on the hit ITV dating show in 2022. But now Ekin-Su and Mable have unfollowed each other on social media and sources have claimed that the pair are no longer friends. Addressing the fall out on Instagram, Mabel shared a post which read: 'To everyone flooding my inbox with updates and questions, save it. 'We are not friends - I don't need to write an unsold self help book on loyalty for someone who can't even grasp how to be a decent human. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'I don't deal with liars, cheaters, bullies, or narcissists. So please stop involving me. Consider this your final update. I hope she discovers peace. 'It just won't be through me.' Mabel then followed up with a screengrab of one of Ekin-Su's pals defending the star, while taking a swipe at her. Ekin-Su's friend claimed: 'Imagine smiling to someone's face, claiming you were best friends, then selling stories behind their back - and trying to turn me against her too. 'That's next level snake behaviour. She's real, loyal and solid and she doesn't deserve the lies. 'Some people will do anything for attention. Glad we know who the rat was all along in the friendship circle.' Taking a swipe at former friend Ekin, Mabel captioned it: 'Wish you both the best,' with a smiling face sunglasses emoji. A source has told The Sun that the reality star's pals believe that 'fame has gone to her head' and their friendship group is currently 'at war'. Addressing the fall out on Instagram, Mabel said: 'We are not friends - I don't need to write an unsold self help book on loyalty for someone who can't even grasp how to be a decent human. I don't deal with liars, cheaters, bullies, or narcissists' They told the publication: 'Ekin-Su's friendship circle is at war. They've fallen out in a major clash and there is a big division between the group. 'The fallout worsened after Ekin-Su's stint on All Stars, one of her long term friends has cut ties with her. 'One of her pals is not happy with her behaviour and has called her out for it. They've tried to be a good friend to her but think fame has gone to her head and she's changed for the worse. 'Right now they've washed their hands of her and think she's been a narcissist and disloyal in a bid to further her career.' But another insider said Ekin-Su is not fully to blame. They shared: 'Ekin-Su has been under a lot of stress, those closest to her have unfairly turned their back on her. Ekin has always been a good friend and they should have had her back.' MailOnline have contacted Ekin-Su's representatives for comment. While Ekin was in the ITV villa, Mabel, who met the Turkish actress at a hot tub party, ran her social media account and she became the first of that year's stars to hit a million followers. The girls often appeared on each other's Instagram accounts but they have since deleted any trace of each other. Meanwhile, Ekin, who has starred on All Stars, Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing On Ice, currently seems happier than ever after finding love with Curtis Pritchard on the Love Island spin-off series. It comes weeks after Ekin was left humiliated after being sensationally thrown out of the official BAFTA afterparty following the star-studded television awards. She was among dozens of influencers who were invited by the show's sponsors P&O Cruises to attend the three-hour ceremony at the 2,700-seater Royal Festival Hall in London. But crucially Ekin-Su was not invited to the exclusive dinner and BAFTA afterparty following the ceremony. However, that did not stop the 30 year-old chancing her luck and sneaking into the swanky dinner service. While A-listers like Damian Lewis, Alison Steadman, David Tennant, Billie Piper, and James Corden were chowing down on their luxury three-course meal, Ekin-Su was forced to walk around the venue with no seat at the illustrious dinner. An onlooker told the Mail: 'Ekin-Su was aimlessly wandering around while all the real stars were seated at the bash having dinner. It was actually quite tragic to witness.' 'She tried to blend in with the crowd, but was eventually spotted without a dinner invitation by BAFTA's security team and was asked to leave. It was so humiliating.' Sources close to Ekin-Su maintain that she was, in fact, trying to find her way out at the time. It meant the reality star missed out on much of the late-night revelling with celebrities taking to the dancefloor to party into the early hours, while they drank Taittinger champagne and high end cocktails.
The Sun
3 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
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
All the signs Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Curtis Pritchard were heading for a split: Dancer joked about 'breaking up' WEEKS after actress' secret relationship with MAFS star Georges Berthonneau came to light
Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Curtis Pritchard's split may have come as a shock for some, but it appears there were many hints suggesting their relationship was going through a rocky patch behind closed doors. The actress was the first to break the news of their split on her social media on Wednesday, admitting it was a 'really tough decision' to make. While Curtis is yet to comment on the split, he joked about 'breaking up' with Ekin-Su in an awkward podcast interview just weeks before she made the announcement. Speaking on the Not My Bagg podcast, Curtis responded to claims that he and Ekin-Su were a showmance. In the shocking clip which foreshadowed their split, Curtis quipped: 'Yeah, it's a full on showmance. You're right guys, 1000%. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newslette r to stay in the loop. The actress was the first to break the news of their split on her social media on Wednesday, admitting it was a 'really tough decision' to make 'I think our contract runs out in two months or something and then we'll end up breaking up. 'I don't know how I'm going to do it already.' He later insisted: 'No, it's not a showmance. It's all a load of rubbish and people sometimes say like "Oh, there is a set contract, amount of time that they have to be together". 'I'll tell you right now, I didn't read my contract.' He added: 'We're going good, we're fun and people may think that because Ekin and I are very... I won't lie we're quite dramatic sometimes.' The unlikely couple shocked fans after making their relationship official while in the villa back in February and from the get go they were plagued with rumours their relationship was fake. But proving they were strong at the time, the couple were seen looking smitten at his recent Misfit boxing match earlier this month. Ekin-Su seemed every inch the supportive girlfriend as she arrived before his match to give him a sweet kiss. While Curtis is yet to comment on the split, he joked about 'breaking up' with Ekin in an awkward podcast interview just weeks before she made the announcement Following the fight, she also commented a very gushing message on his Instagram post congratulating the dancer for his efforts Following the fight, she also commented a very gushing message on his Instagram post congratulating the dancer for his efforts. She wrote: 'I just want you to know how incredibly proud I am of you. Watching you train so hard and give it your all in that match was amazing…. you were strong, focused, and honestly just unstoppable. 'Win or lose you're a champion in my eyes. I love you!❤️' His joke about their romance ending came weeks after MailOnline revealed Ekin had a secret relationship with Married At First Sight UK's Georges Berthonneau during her time on the show's All Stars series. The former E4 contestant, 32, revealed to MailOnline in April that he had a secret relationship with Ekin and they remained committed to each other despite her appearance on Love Island: All Stars. In an exclusive interview, Georges claimed he and Ekin had agreed that if she stuck to a set of boundaries, she could appear on the Love Island spinoff to further her career, and they would go back to each other once the show had wrapped. But Georges was left devastated after the woman he loved started dating Curtis on national TV and the couple entered a relationship together. The personal trainer spoke on FUBAR Radio about his experiences with the former Celebrity Big Brother contestant, alleging the pair had exchanged messages since her stint in the South African villa - all while she was with Curtis. Georges told MailOnline he 'begged' Ekin not to go on All Stars but she insisted, allegedly saying her career was more important (pictured in October) The couple celebrated the festive season together wearing matching Christmas pyjamas, posing for selfies in December - a month before Ekin dated in front of the nation Georges said: 'On the day before my birthday, she was out with him that night, and they'd had an argument, and she was messaging me whilst he was asleep in bed with her being like, I need to see you. Blah, blah, blah, like, I've got the receipts on my phone.' Georges also revealed he would be happy to meet Curtis face to face to show him the 'receipts' of his alleged conversations with Ekin-Su since she left the show. MailOnline approached Ekin's representative for comment at the time and they declined to comment on her behalf. In April, Ekin-Su and Curtis were hit by speculation they had split just two months after leaving the villa, but soon clarified they were still very much together. Reacting to the news, Curtis shared a video on Ekin-Su's Instagram Story on Monday to joke about the reported 'break up' as he revealed they had both simply been away for work. The dancer was seen with a black eye as he chilled on the sofa, before saying: 'Good day of boxing today, and yeah as you can see a little bit of a black eye but it's getting better.' 'Yeah apparently I'm now single as well, yes!' he added, as Ekin-Su could be heard laughing in the background. 'But unfortunately I've got back with my ex straight away,' he continued, as he leaned into Ekin-Su and showed her on camera. 'Apparently spending nearly two or three days away means we've broken up?' Ekin-Su said. Laughing off recent allegations that they're only in a relationship for the publicity in March, Ekin said: 'But it's not a showmance, it's real. It just feels right. It feels healthy and I am myself' George first spoke about his secret 10-month relationship with Ekin-Su during her time on the ITV dating show in an exclusive interview with MailOnline last month. According to Georges, he and Ekin were in love, but she insisted on signing up to the ITV2 show to further her career. They agreed she would go no further than 'kissing' another Islander during her time on the dating series, of which she was the star signing. But Georges claimed Ekin betrayed him on national TV when she became Curtis ' girlfriend, leaving him devastated. Speaking to us, Georges said he and Ekin had planned a future together, called each other pet names, holidayed in France during the summer and spent Boxing Day exchanging gifts, just 18 days before she entered the South African villa. The personal trainer says he lived a 'nightmare' for the five weeks Ekin was on the dating show as she passionately kissed Curtis, 29, and performed a seductive routine for him wearing sexy red lingerie during the programme's Heart Rate Challenge. But after Ekin shunned Georges once All Stars was over, only reaching out to him a week after the final, he finally ended their romance, saying: 'I can't be with someone who has another boyfriend…' Georges said: 'We were boyfriend and girlfriend from April last year. We were with each other. We spent Boxing Day together. 'She spent time with my family, she came to family events, she met my nephews, sister-in-law, uncles, everyone. I met her mum a couple of times and her brother. 'We said we loved each other after six weeks of dating... I fell in love with the girl. She used to call me Bear and I called her Olive because of her olive skin and that's one of her last messages to me, "I love you, my Bear." 'It was a super, super intense and intimate relationship... We had a lot of intimacy, we were very close, and physically and emotionally we showed each other such love, but she threw everything we had away for her TV romance with Curtis Pritchard.' Announcing the split on Instagram on Wednesday, Ekin 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. 'He's an incredible person and I'll always cherish the memories we made both in an out of the villa.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Curtis Pritchard breaks his silence on Ekin-Su split with emotional statement as All Stars couple call it quits
CURTIS Pritchard has broken his silence on splitting with girlfriend Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu just months after Love Island All Stars. Ekin was first to reveal they'd ended the relationship, insisting there was still "a lot of love and respect for one another". 3 3 Hours later, Curtis released a statement about his new single status. 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. Crutis was fresh out of a break-up with his ex Sophie Sheridan when he signed up for the ITV2 show. Over the last seven weeks, the 29-year-old has been training for a Misfits boxing competition. He was supported by girlfriend Ekin who cheered for him at ringside despite his unfortunate defeat. However, the pair had sparked concern from fans over the last few days as they were notably absent from each other's lives. Announcing the news on Instagram today, Ekin-Su 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. Ekin-Su snogs Curtis Pritchard as she supports Love Island boyfriend backstage at Misfits boxing match "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, Ekin-Su xx." 3
