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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
Real reason behind Ekin-Su and Curtis Pritchard's split as Love Islanders ‘held crisis talks' this week
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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 The real reason behind Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu's split with Curtis Pritchard has been revealed Credit: Getty 6 The Sun can exclusively reveal the break-up is 'raw' for both parties Credit: Instagram 6 Yet Ekin-Su's increasing work commitments Stateside played a part Credit: Instagram 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 The pair dated for three months after meeting on Love Island: All Stars Credit: Rex 6 Curtis said the kind messages in the aftermath of the split 'meant the world' Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish 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 6 The real reason behind Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu's split with Curtis Pritchard has been revealed Credit: Getty 6 The Sun can exclusively reveal the break-up is 'raw' for both parties Credit: Instagram 6 Yet Ekin-Su's increasing work commitments Stateside played a part Credit: Instagram 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. read more ekin-su "One of the biggest issues for their relationship was their busy careers - it sounds like a cliche but "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." Most read in Love Island The finalists of the hit reality-dating spin-off had 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 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 Recently, the Turkish actress and TV star sparked suggestions they'd broken up after she was seen - despite the fact the professional dancer was in the city at the time. Yet their passionate display at 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. 6 The pair dated for three months after meeting on Love Island: All Stars Credit: Rex 6 Curtis said the kind messages in the aftermath of the split 'meant the world' Credit: Getty 6 A source told us the break-up happened 'very recently' Credit: Instagram
