Despite weeks of speculation, we still couldn't quite believe our eyes when the first bombshell of this year's series of Love Island: All Stars was revealed to be the one and only Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu; mainly because just a few months prior she said she was DONE with the franchise once and for all on Celebrity Big Brother.
Thankfully, the Love Island 2022 winner turned Big Brother housemate had a change of heart (after some soul searching) and rocked up on day one in THAT embellished white dress and the villa was gagged.
And let's be honest, the All Stars gamble paid off; not only did Ekin-Su win over the nation with her next level dramatics (her clinging on to Luca Bish, exclaiming, 'help me' comes to mind) but she made it to the final with Curtis Pritchard, who she is very much still together with.
Seriously, when they paid us a visit at heat Towers recently, they spent more time snogging than talking to us – that's a lie, but the PDA was definitely PDAing.
We've said it before and we'll say it again – QUEEN 👑
Who is Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu?
Ekin-Su was a downright incredible addition to the Love Island 2022 villa. She entered the villa on day three and in our opinion is the ULTIMATE BOMBSHELL, as she only went on to win the thing with then boyfriend, Davide Sanclimenti.
Since leaving the villa, Ekin has gone on to star in several reality shows (including The Traitors USA, Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing on Ice) and has worked with countless brands including Oh Polly and BPerfect Cosmetics.
She also has a book out called Be Your Own Best Friend: And other lessons from a life in and out of the limelight and has appeared on several magazine covers including Grazia and Women's Health.
In early 2025, she entered the All Stars 2025 villa as the first bombshell of the series.
How old is Ekin-Su?
Ekin-Su was born 21 August 1994, making her 30 years old.
Where is Ekin-Su from?
She is from Essex, but her parents are from Turkey.
What happened to Ekin-Su on Love Island: All Stars 2025?
Ekin stormed the South African villa on day one as the series' first bombshell – and bombshell she did. Ekin-Su immediately chose to take Curtis, Scott Thomas and Ronnie Vint out on a group date to the secret garden. She immediately struck up a connection with Curtis and the couple pretty much stayed together right through to the final.
We say 'pretty much'; there was that small bump in the road when Curtis had his head turned by Danielle Sellers and spent the night with her in the Hideaway.
Nothing happened, apart from some flirting and a little light hand-touching, but Curtis definitely felt the wrath of Ekin-Su after that. And fair play. Queen sh*t right there.
Anyway, they worked things out and Ekin-Su and Curtis made their way to the final, finishing in third place.
Who did Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu couple up with on Love Island 2022?
Although Ekin-Su had her sights set on Davide from the second she stepped foot inside the villa on day three, she also had a fiery fling with Scottish adonis Jay Younger, the briefest of flirts with Charlie Radnedge, and an alleged ten-minutes under a Casa Amor duvet with George Tasker.
What happened when Ekin-Su was on Celebrity Big Brother?
She took part in the rebooted Celebrity Big Brother in 2024 and lasted just 12 days before being voted out of the house.
What happened with Ekin-Su and Davide?
Sadly, splitsville. But they gave it a good go by Love Island standards – 18 months. Davide confirmed that the had decided to go their 'different ways' and that it was a 'joint decision' in January 2024.
Was Ekin-Su on The Traitors?
She sure was. She recently finished filming the second series of The Traitors US alongside the likes of RuPaul's Drag Race icon Peppermint and former speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow.
Did Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu date Jack Grealish?
Prior to her appearance on Love Island, Jack Grealish, who is one of the biggest names in the Premier League, has reportedly liked some of Ekin's pictures on Instagram in the past; one of her in a high legged swimsuit, as well as another of her out and about in London.
Gotta give it to him, the boy's got balls.
Does Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu have Instagram?
Yes, and while we don't believe in the perfect Instagram...oh, who are we kidding? This is how you do it. You can follow the bombshell at @ekinsuofficial.