EXCLUSIVE: Despite rumours of a return to Love Island All Stars after dazzling viewers with her personality last year, Ekin-Su has finally shut down a comeback
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has finally addressed speculation over a potential return to Love Island, insisting she’s done with reality TV romances and is now focused on finding her “dream man.”
The 31-year-old star, who won the 2022 series alongside Davide Sanclimenti, spoke to The Mirror on the red carpet at the National Television Awards, where she was clear about her priorities as she looks to the future.
“It’s time I moved away from that and found a real man now. It’s time I got married,” Ekin-Su said, shutting down rumours that she might appear on Love Island All Stars again.
Sharing her excitement for the new series of the iconic ITV2 show, Ekin-Su said: “I’m very excited. I’ve heard some rumours of some names. But I’m not going to be on there. I mean I love the show and I’m glad I did it but it’s time I move on.”
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The Turkish-British model recently split from professional dancer Curtis Pritchard, 29, after a whirlwind romance on the January series of Love Island All Stars.
The pair called it quits in May, despite falling head over heels in love on the show. Speaking to The Mirror, Ekin-Su admitted she still has a lot of love for Curtis, but emphasised that she is now focused on her own future and finding a lasting and real love.
“We are [friends]. We are. We still speak all the time, and I’ve got nothing but lovely words to say about him,” she added, revealing that their bond remains strong despite the breakup.
Ekin-Su’s dating history is no stranger to headlines. Before Curtis, she was romantically linked to her original 2022 Love Island partner, Davide Sanclimenti, although their relationship ended amid allegations of cheating.
The much-loved reality TV star has repeatedly made it clear that while she cherishes her past experiences, she is ready to move on from the connections she found on Love Island.
Away from her love life, Ekin-Su has been keeping busy with multiple projects – and things are about to get very exciting for the star.
She will star in the new Netflix reality series Inside: USA, premiering on September 21, living alongside American stars including Selling Sunset’s Breana “Bre” Tiesi. The show, created by the UK YouTube collective Sidemen, follows housemates navigating challenges and life under one roof.
In addition, Ekin-Su teased another upcoming project, saying: “I’ve been busy working my as off. I just came back from Venice, now I’m flying to America.
“I’m burnt out, but life is about working hard. You’ve got to grab it with both hands. Something’s coming up in a few months. It’s not a reality show, it’s a different project.”
While she continues to explore career opportunities abroad, Ekin-Su’s message is clear – she’s done with villa romances and ready for a serious relationship. Her focus now is on finding a committed partner and building a life beyond the reality TV spotlight.
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