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Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island's wildest and sexiest terrace moments – from iconic Ekin-Su crawl to Mimii's very awkward Ayo chat
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island always promises a rollercoaster of drama each season, but it also always delivers some steamy highlights. One of the hotspots for some of the show's steamiest moments and where the Islanders love to sneak away for some sneaky snogging, is the villa's infamous terrace. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 The Love Island villa terrace has seen some wild and steamy moments over the years Credit: ITV2 From Ekin-Su's dramatic crawl, to some steamy first kiss, the terrace has played host to some of the most dramatic moments on the ITV2 reality dating show. Joey's Secret 6 Former TOWIE star Joey Essex has been at the centre of a few himself Credit: ITV2 Last year, TOWIE star Joey Essex shocked viewers and co-stars alike when he revealed a secret about another couple in the villa. During the Couples Goals challenge will play out Joey whispered to the group: 'I know something no one knows here." The Essex lad was referring to the fact Mimii headed to the terrace for a secret rendezvous with Ayo Odukoya, asking Joey to send the footballer up there. At the time, she clambered on the floor of the iconic kissing spot so as to avoid being detected Ekin's crawl 6 Ekin-Su crawled onto the terrace to kiss Jay Credit: ITV2 In one of Love Island's most iconic moment, the now infamous clip of Ekin-Su crawling to meet Jay on the terrace has gone down in the show's history. During the series viewers were gutted when it seemed Ekin's head turned for a new arrival, beefcake, Jay Younger, despite her burgeoning romance with Davide. But the pivot led to hilarious scenes when Ekin crawled on all fours to meet Jay secretly on the terrace. When Davide found out, he fired off a now-iconic one-liner: 'You are a liar and an actress!' While Ekin's deceit proved to be the couple's demise, it cemented them separately as fan favourites and they proved unable to stay away from each other, going on to win the 2022 series. 6 But she eventually found her way back to Davide and they won the series Credit: Rex 6 Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hordle/Shutterstock (13071275ci) Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti 'Love Island: The Reunion' TV Show, Series 8, London, UK – 07 Aug 2022 Credit: Rex Toni's wannabe Ekin moment Love Island fans were completely obsessed as Toni recreated that iconic Ekin-Su moment earlier this month. She crawled across the terrace to speak to Harrison after the dramatic movie night twist on Friday's episode. Both Toni Laites and Harrison Solomon chose to recouple when they came back from Casa Amor. After the infamous ITV2 movie night twist, Toni admitted that she felt "exposed" when a clip played where she admitted to still liking Harrison. Later on Love Island, the footballer asked Toni to meet him on the terrace. He secretly snuck up to the balcony as he first crouched down behind the barrier to avoid being seen. When Toni arrived, she also crouched down and was seen to have crawled to her former couple partner. Together, the duo sat on the floor as Harrison lavished her with compliments. Joey's second shocker 6 Joey Essex's smooch with Jessy in last year's season Credit: ITV2 As if one huge scene-stealing moment was not enough for Joey, he also shared a racy moment on the villa's terrace. As his relationship with Grace hit the rocks, the reality TV veteran shared a kiss with Jessy after she chose to 'steal' him not long after arriving on the show. They tried to hide from the other Islanders as they locked lips. Yasmin's secret snog In the current Love Island series, raven-haired hottie Yasmin was whisked away to the Hideaway Terrace by a coupled-up Harry while all the Islanders watch on in shock. He confessed to enjoying kissing her and she insisted that they snog again. Islanders back in the garden speculate about what's going on, with Tommy trying to peek over by doing a handy pull-up in the gym.
Daily Mirror
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island's Ekin-Su shares new life outlook after split and 'losing' herself
The reality star says charity cancer trek was "eye opening" and allowed her to show the real her Love Island favourite Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu says she looks at the world differently now after a 'humbling' experience meeting women affected by cancer. The reality star joined actress Giovanna Fletcher and more than 100 women on the five-day trip to the Isle of Skye for the CoppaFeel! Trek this week, battling minus six temperatures, strong winds and torrential downpours. 'I didn't realise it was gonna be so hard,' admits two-time Love Islander Ekin. 'When you get to know all the women and their backgrounds and how they're still here and giving everything to life, the things that people complain about back home don't matter. There's people who have got cancer. Every day they have to live with it, and every day feels like it could be their last day. It's been a massive eye opener for me.' Raising awareness of breast cancer, they also helped raise £418,888, almost hitting their £450,000 target. Ekin, 30, says hearing the stories of cancer has made her want to get her breasts checked for the first time. 'Some told me, 'I might have a few years' - that's what I'm taking out of this trip, that nothing is more precious than life," she told. "I definitely want to get my breasts checked for sure. I've never even felt my breasts and all I'm thinking about is that. And I want to find the nearest GP when I'm home and get my breasts checked for peace of mind. I want to tell my mum, friends, people younger than me. Catching it early is key.' Ekin detailed a powerful moment where all the ladies stood topless on the top of a mountain. 'We had a picture, all the ladies together, tops off,' she recalled. 'Everyone showing their breasts. They're the reason why we're here. It just felt so natural. I embraced everything with the ladies and I felt connected when we had our tops off. We most beautiful scenery as well in the background on a mountain. Luckily no one saw us, there were no men walking past!' Waking at 6am and trekking almost 10 hours a day, Ekin was totally out of her comfort zone, having never camped before. 'My friends were shocked,' she chuckled. The trek was a far cry from Ekin's glamorous Love Island days. 'I haven't washed my hair since I got here,' laughed Ekin. 'I've showered, don't worry! You don't think about those sort of things when you're here. You just think about living in the moment.' She says she enjoyed being with 'wholesome, genuine, lovely, strong' people - and said it was a welcome reality check from the celebrity world. 'It's been very humbling,' said Ekin. Known for her stints on Love Island, The Traitors US and Celebrity Big Brother, Ekin said it was nice to show her fellow trekkers the real her. 'I did say to them my industry is very lonely and it is a very ego high industry where you can lose yourself," told Ekin, who finished third in this year's Love Island All Stars with dancer Curtis Pritchard - but the pair split announced their split last month. "You can't always show who you really are. And moments like this make you very vulnerable and it shows your emotions, which is the real you. So that was nice for the ladies to see.' She was joined by Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown, and journalist Bryony Gordon alongside actress, author and CoppaFeel! patron Giovanna Fletcher, who led the group for UK's only youth focused breast cancer charity, CoppaFeel!. Giovanna said the participation of one woman exemplified the importance of their campaign. 'She heard about CoppaFeel! from Instagram because of the treks,' she began. 'From that, she knew about signs and symptoms and six months later she found her own lump in which the doctor misdiagnosed. She has only just finished her treatment and is now trekking with us. I always say one of the reasons that we do these treks is so that people that are diagnosed can be diagnosed early and then walk with us in years to come.' For more information about CoppaFeel! click here.
Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Four clues Ekin-Su and Curtis Pritchard had secretly split from interview snub to solo nights out
The couple had fans worried with a number of 'clues' that they had split IT'S OVER Four clues Ekin-Su and Curtis Pritchard had secretly split from interview snub to solo nights out Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EKIN-SU and Curtis Pritchard have split after plenty of rumours and clues they had gone their separate ways. The Love Island couple confirmed today they have split, three months after leaving the villa. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Ekin-Su has fuelled Curtis Pritchard split rumours with a huge clue, after his solo red carpet appearance Credit: Rex 4 Ekin failed to mention Curtis once, when asked about love in a recent interview Credit: Splash Fans had been left concerned after dancer Curtis, 29, didn't attend a recent celeb-packed event with Ekin. Instead, he went along to Market Place St. Paul's VIP launch party on his own, and looked in great spirits as he was seen sipping beer, pouring pints and playing pool. Meanwhile, in a huge clue in a recent interview with Alem, Ekin failed to mention Curtis once, when asked about love. She was asked: 'Thanks to the program, your love life has also received attention. What does love mean to you?' Ekin responded: 'Love, for me, is a deep bond, trust and being able to be completely yourself with someone... 'Love enables both individual development and growth together. 'I find peaceful, safe and unexpected love valuable. This is exactly the definition of love for me.' While Curtis was out enjoying the food and drink event last night, Ekin told fans she'd enjoyed a gym session - but said she was 'drained.' The star posed in all black gym gear and snapped a mirror selfie, while writing: 'Drained, tired, exhausted, but won't stop me fitting the gym in.' The couple sparked split rumours again recently after Ekin rocked up to the TV Baftas solo. MAFS Georges slams ex Ekin-Su for having sex with Curtis on Love Island while 'still in a relationship him' The actress and reality TV star was one of a host of famous faces hitting the Red Carpet in London for the prestigious annual event. Yet while Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 30, oozed glam in a white sequin asymmetric dress, fans couldn't help notice her man Curtis was absent. Fan suspicions come just days after were spotted sharing a kiss at Curtis' professional boxing debut. She was seen greeting him with a hug before crouching down alongside him as he got stuck into his pre-clash chat. Later on, following his first fight in the four-way card, Curtis was topless and donning his personalised boing shorts as the pair shared a snog. He raised his fist to the camera and said: "F**king lets go baby!" Ekin then chimed in: "Wooo next round!" In the second round of the four-way clash, Curtis was then defeated by boxer Tempo Arts. Yet fans were quick to appreciate his sporting performance, and one posted on Instagram: "Curtis did well for his first fight on 7 weeks training." A second put: "Entertaining fight from all. Curtis put up a decent fight against this champ." Despite the ITV2 matchmaking show couple's affectionate display, the pair have continually prompted split rumours, with claims first starting to swirl after they spent Easter apart. Ekin-Su is also set to spend more time overseas after The Sun exclusively revealed she had bagged a new job Stateside as her profile continues to rise in the USA. 4 The couple sparked split rumours again recently after Ekin rocked up to the TV Baftas solo Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish 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". Advertisement 3 Former lovebirds Ekin-Su and Curtis Pritchard have split Credit: Instagram 3 Curtis appeared at an event solo as rumours circulated about his relationship with Ekin Credit: Getty 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." Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement "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." Advertisement
The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Four clues Ekin-Su and Curtis Pritchard had secretly split from interview snub to solo nights out
EKIN-SU and Curtis Pritchard have split after plenty of rumours and clues they had gone their separate ways. The Love Island couple Advertisement 4 Ekin-Su has fuelled Curtis Pritchard split rumours with a huge clue, after his solo red carpet appearance Credit: Rex 4 Ekin failed to mention Curtis once, when asked about love in a recent interview Credit: Splash Fans had been left concerned after dancer Instead, he went along to Market Place St. Paul's VIP launch party on his own, and looked in great spirits as he was seen sipping beer , pouring pints and playing pool . Meanwhile, in a huge clue in a recent interview with Alem, She was asked: 'Thanks to the program, your love life has also received attention. What does love mean to you?' Advertisement Read More on Ekin-Su Ekin responded: 'Love, for me, is a deep bond, trust and being able to be completely yourself with someone... 'Love enables both individual development and growth together. 'I find peaceful, safe and unexpected love valuable. This is exactly the definition of love for me.' While Curtis was out enjoying the food and drink event last night, Ekin told fans she'd enjoyed a gym session - but said she was 'drained.' Advertisement Most read in News TV The star posed in all black gym gear and snapped a mirror selfie, while writing: 'Drained, tired, exhausted, but won't stop me fitting the gym in.' The couple sparked split rumours again recently after Ekin rocked up to the TV Baftas solo. MAFS Georges slams ex Ekin-Su for having sex with Curtis on Love Island while 'still in a relationship him' The actress and reality TV star was one of a Advertisement Yet while , 30, oozed glam in a white sequin asymmetric dress, fans Fan suspicions come just days after She was seen greeting him with a hug before crouching down alongside him as he got stuck into his pre-clash chat. Later on, following his first fight in the four-way card, Curtis was topless and donning his personalised boing shorts as the pair shared a snog. Advertisement He raised his fist to the camera and said: "F**king lets go baby!" Ekin then chimed in: "Wooo next round!" In the second round of the four-way clash, Curtis was then defeated by boxer Tempo Arts. Yet fans were quick to appreciate his sporting performance, and one posted on Instagram: "Curtis did well for his first fight on 7 weeks training." Advertisement A second put: "Entertaining fight from all. Curtis put up a decent fight against this champ." Despite the ITV2 matchmaking show couple's affectionate display, the pair have continually prompted split rumours, with claims first starting to swirl after Ekin-Su is also set to spend more time overseas after The Sun exclusively revealed she had 4 The couple sparked split rumours again recently after Ekin rocked up to the TV Baftas solo Credit: Instagram Advertisement 4 Ekin and Curtis became boyfriend and girlfriend on this year's Love Island All Stars Credit: Rex
