Love Island’s Davide Sanclimenti has been volunteering in LA this week amid the devastating wildfires still sweeping the region – as his ex Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu entered the All Stars villa.
The Italian reality star, 30, took to his Instagram on Monday to share snaps and videos as he helped deliver food and water for those who had lost their homes.
This was in sharp contrast to what his ex girlfriend was up to as she became to first bombshell of the series as it kicked off on ITV2 on Monday night.
Ekin-Su, also 30, scooped the £50,000 cash prize on the show with ex Davide in June 2022, but the pair split for good last year after an on-off tumultuous relationship.
And while she gave it a second go at finding love on the show Davide was supporting the LA communities amid the wildfires.
He penned in the caption as he shared snaps and clips volunteering: ‘A different Sunday. Really fulfilling. Stay strong LA. A big appreciation for the many people that are working out there trying to make the situation better.
Love Island’s Davide Sanclimenti has been volunteering in LA this week amid the devastating wildfires still sweeping the region – as his ex Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu entered the All Stars villa
This was in sharp contrast to what his ex girlfriend was up to as she became to first bombshell of the series as it kicked off on ITV2 on Monday night
‘What I did was nothing. If not a small kind gesture because every bit matters. Plus I was curious to go out there to be honest. We drove a bit around, lot of roads where blocked which is fine.
‘Made the journey easier. Sad too see part of the city in this condition but also happy to see a lot of people donating and volunteering. Makes you feel there are good people in this world in the end.’
His wholesome post comes after Ekin-Su revealed why she’s returned to the Love Island for All Stars, while making a thinly-veiled dig at him.
She made her return at the end of the highly-anticipated launch show as she once again entered as a bombshell.
Speaking ahead of her comeback, the brunette beauty said: ‘I want to return to Love Island again because it’s where my journey started and has a special place in my heart.
‘It’s somewhere I’ve laughed, cried and learnt so much. The fact that there’s an opportunity to do it again – why not!
‘Why can’t a winner go back in and re-write her story and have a second chance?! I think you should follow your gut and my gut is telling me to go back, so I’m listening to it.’
When quizzed on what she’s looking for this time around, Ekin-Su revealed she wants ‘someone who isn’t overly self-obsessed and someone that’s aware of flaws because we all have them.’
The pair won the show together in 2022
The Italian reality star, 30, took to his Instagram on Monday to share snaps and videos as he helped deliver food and water for those who had lost their homes
In what could be a swipe at Davide, she added: ‘I’d like a man that will love me when I’m in the worst mood possible but still understands why and has no judgments.
‘I’d like someone supportive, I don’t care about looks and money – I want someone to be my biggest cheerleader.’
When it comes to red flags, the biggest one for Ekin-Su is ‘someone selling the dream at the start, being perfect – because that’s not real.’
She insisted: ‘Real love and connection starts with the journey, a friendship and getting to know one another first.’
The Celebrity Big Brother star said she’s ‘excited’ for All Stars because it’s ‘so different it’s so different to how we were before, we were all unknown.’
She gushed: ‘I’m excited to see what everyone’s journeys have been like and maybe some drama – you never know what might happen. I’m interested to see how it plays out. I’m a girls’ girl so I’m also excited to make friends too.
‘I love being a Sєxy, smart, classy woman. I’m funny and quirky and I think being an Islander, you can represent all of that.
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‘You don’t have to be a typical Barbie or Ken doll. You can feel confident no matter your looks or where you’re from and to be an authentic Islander you have to be humble and real so people can relate to you.’
Lifting the lid on a successful Love Island couple she admires, Ekin-Su admitted she would love to find a relationship like Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow, who were on series three in 2017. They are now married and share three kids.
Ekin won over ITV2 viewers during her first appearance on the show where she and Davide, who famously accused Ekin of being a ‘liar’ and an ‘actress’, became known for their tempestuous romance.
After their bitter breakup last year, Ekin starred on Celebrity Big Brother but was branded ‘fake’ by her housemates, with the reality star avoiding the show’s final following an ‘uncomfortable backlash.’
Ekin later admitted to being in ‘survival mode’ and said she was carrying a lot of ‘baggage’ because of her split from Davide, who was accused of being unfaithful during their relationship on multiple occasions.
But now, by returning to the show that made her name, Ekin hopes to be her own person again and finally find the right man to settle down with.
Ekin-Su pictured with ex Davide and former host Laura Whitmore just moments after winning the show in 2022
She made her return at the end of the highly-anticipated launch show as she once again entered as a bombshell
In December, a TV source told MailOnline: ‘Ekin-Su has been the number one priority for casting producers, they know fans would love to see her return to the villa.
‘She was so iconic during her first appearance on the show and now she’s single again at the perfect time.
‘The deal is agreed in principle, there’s still some details to sort out, but there’s huge hope she’s finally agreed to take a second chance at finding long-lasting love in front of the nation.
‘Ekin’s in her 30s now too, she really wants to meet someone genuine who she can settle down with and after seeing it happen for last year’s All Stars winners, she’s keeping her fingers crossed she can be next.’
LOVE ISLAND: ALL STARS LINE UP 
GABBY ALLEN
AGE: 32
SERIES 3 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
Because it’s the trenches out there! I feel like I have all my ducks in a row, it has been 8 years since I went into the Villa. I now run my businesses and I’ve grown up a lot… but I just haven’t found ‘the one’ yet.
KAZ CROSSLEY
AGE: 29
SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
The first experience I had was so amazing and also so much fun! I’m even more mature now so I’m ready to find a relationship.
SCOTT THOMAS
AGE: 36
SERIES 2 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I’ve been on a mᴀssive journey over the last five years; I’ve been working on sobriety, personal growth, self development, when I first went into the Villa I was still a bit of a boy.
RONNIE VINT
AGE: 28
SERIES 11 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I learnt so much from my experience last time. In the Villa I was always in ‘triangles’ and what not, but I feel like I’ve grown up a lot.
LUCA BISH
AGE: 25
SERIES 8 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I had such a good time last time, why not? I get to have a good time with the possibility of ending up with someone.
MARCEL SOMERVILLE
AGE: 39
SERIES 3 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I thought that I’d completed love and found my happily ever after – but the universe had a different plan. Somehow every time my life’s at a crossroads, I’ve got the opportunity to do Love Island. So I thought, why not?
CASEY O’GORMAN
AGE: 28
SERIES 9 LOVE ISLAND AND LOVE ISLAND ALL STARS SERIES 1
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
Getting to go in within the first few days of the show, I feel like I’ve got such a big opportunity to find someone and hopefully come out of the Villa potentially with a girlfriend.
CURTIS PRITCHARD
AGE: 28
SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I feel like I’m in a different stage in my life. The idea of settling down is a serious idea in my life right now. I haven’t found my true love.
Nas will be entering the villa almost a year after splitting from girlfriend Eva Zapico four years after they met in the villa
NAS MAJEED
AGE: 28
SERIES 6 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
It was so much fun the first time around, waking up every day with a smile on my face – it feels like a full circle moment.
OLIVIA HAWKINS
AGE: 29
SERIES 9 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I’m still single and getting close to my thirties, I feel ready for it now. I’m ready to meet a nice man. People misinterpret my honesty and how real I am.
CATHERINE AGBAJE
AGE: 24
SERIES 10 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I want to find love again, I want to give it another sH๏τ because it works!
INDIA REYNOLDS
AGE: 34
SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I’ve been single for two and a half years and I think it’s time to settle down.
I don’t put any effort into dating and I don’t really like meeting people from apps so I’m looking forward to getting to know people in the Villa.
ELMA PAZAR
AGE: 32
SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I want to have fun and I want to give it a proper go this time. My time was cut short the first time round and who knows, I could be the next Sophie (Piper) and Josh (Ritchie) or Molly (Smith) and Tom (Clare).
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
AGE: 30
SERIES 9 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I want to return to Love Island again because it’s where my journey started and has a special place in my heart. It’s somewhere I’ve laughed, cried and learnt so much. The fact that there’s an opportunity to do it again – why not!
