Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has opened up about her relationship with Davide Sanclimenti for the first time since entering the Love Island: All Stars villa.

The reality star spoke about her relationship with her ex during a chat with Olivia Hawkins in Sunday’s show, explaining why she originally chose to pursue a romance with him over love interest Jay Younger in the villa.

Ekin-Su split from Davide in January 2024, nearly two years after they were crowned Love Island champions, and claimed at the time that he was unfaithful.

Olivia had shared concerns over her conflicted feelings for Marcel Somerville, and Luca Bish, leading Ekin-Su to shed some light on her own experience.

‘Is it possible to like two people at the same time?’ Olivia asked.

Ekin-Su then replied: ‘I liked Davide and I also liked Jay when he walked in. But my heart was gravitating towards Davide!’

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has opened up about her relationship with Davide Sanclimenti for the first time since entering the Love Island: All Stars villa

Ekin-Su split from Davide in January 2024, nearly two years after they were crowned Love Island champions, and claimed at the time that he was unfaithful

The actress explored her connection with Jay despite her romance with Davide during her first stint in the villa in 2022, famously crawling on her knees across the terrace to enjoy a secret smooch with him.

Eventually Ekin-Su chose to be with Davide, and Jay was dumped from the island soon after.   

Since Ekin-Su entered the All Stars villa on Monday, Davide has taken a swipe at his ex in a recent post, after a fan commented: ‘Bro stay strong when she’s on tv kissing loads of wee boys.’

He replied: ‘I really hope she does [laughing face emoji’s)] At least she will leave me alone and stop talking about me once and for all. ‘

And more fans of Davide rushed to defend him in the comments as they warned that ‘the truth will come out’ eventually.

One wrote: ‘@davidesancli boss she toxic you’re a beast stay grinding’

Another said: ‘Truth comes out in the end. He’s moved on. She’s still talking her usual trash for fame/sympathy. We’re all rooting for you Davide x’

But in support of the former Dancing On Ice contestant, one follower said: ‘To be fair to her she hasn’t been talking about you in the villa apart when she was asked by someone and she replied that she didn’t know or care what you were doing as that chapter in her life is over and she has moved on’.

Ekin-Su spoke about her relationship with her ex during a chat with Olivia Hawkins, explaining why she originally chose to pursue a romance with him over Jay Younger in the villa

The actress explored her connection with Jay despite her romance with Davide during her first stint in the villa in 2022

Just days ago, when asked by fellow Islander Gabby Allen how she would feel to see Davide enter the villa, Ekin-Su simply replied: ‘Nothing.’

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The girls laughed at her response before asking Ekin-Su where her and Davide – who split in January 2024 – stood now. 

‘I don’t know what he’s doing, I couldn’t care,’ Ekin-Su shrugged. ‘It’s in the past. 

‘That’s the old chapter and I’m here in the new chapter. Things didn’t work and I’m here.’ 

Ekin has always alleged that infidelity on Davide’s part led to the end of their relationship, and she regretted signing up for Celebrity Big Brother so soon after they split up.

She told The Sun: ‘I went into the show thinking that I could rebuild myself after everything that happened with Davide, but I came off worse. My guard was up.

‘I blame myself for making a poor choice in my career. People could see that I wasn’t myself, and I can understand why they thought I was being fake.’

She added: ‘I never wanted to believe the allegations against Davide but people would tell me I was being cheated on all the time. 

‘I was so scared of being alone, and I didn’t know who the hell Ekin-Su was meant to be without him.’