Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s Celebrity Big Brother co-star Zeze Millz has slammed her for appearing on Love Island, after previously trying to distance herself from the show.
The former winner, 30, who scooped the £50,000 cash prize with ex Davide in June 2022, made her return at the end of the highly-anticipated launch show as she once again entered as a bombshell.
However, many fans, as well as her former castmate Zeze, were confused by the decision after Ekin-Su made it clear during her time on CBB that she didn’t like being associated with the ITV dating show.
Taking to X following the launch show on Monday, the online talk show presenter, who butted heads with Ekin-Su in the Big Brother house, made her feelings known in a series of tweets to her 48,700 followers.
She wrote: ‘Ekin Su was ready to finish me when I asked her about #loveisland on Celebrity Big Brother.
‘She spent the whole #CBB talking about being above #loveisland. Ekin Suuuu! She loves it. Injecttttt the drama.’
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s Celebrity Big Brother co-star Zeze Millz (above) has slammed her for appearing on Love Island, after previously trying to distance herself from the show
The former winner, 30, who scooped the £50,000 cash prize with ex Davide in June 2022, made her return at the end of the launch show as she once again entered as a bombshell
In a later tweet, she added: ‘Ekin Su was chatting out her neck about me for 2+ weeks – but you want me to be the bigger person. Be fr please.’
Other fans also took to X to express their shock at the former winner’s return, writing: ‘Ekin-su entering the villa again after wanting to not be attached to #loveisland.’
‘Surely this isn’t the the same Ekin-Su that practically convulsed on Celeb Big Brother for someone even MENTIONING Love Island, back on All Stars? SURELY NOT? #LoveIslandAllStars.’
‘Ekin Su returning to LI, after denying it for months and saying she’d never come back, is very funny to me #LoveIsland #LoveIslandAllStars.’
‘Those of you that watched CBB would know that Ekin Su made a huge deal about people associating her with Love Island & now she’s back here? Spare me. This is an actress fr #LoveIslandAllStars.’
‘So Ekin-Su speech on big brother about regretting going on love island was a load of s***, she’s now on all stars #LoveIslandAllStars.’
‘I love Ekin-su but didn’t she spend all of big brother crying about how she doesn’t wanna be associated with Love Island?! #LoveIslandAllStars.’
‘Wait didn’t Ekin-Su say she didn’t want to be associated with love island and now she’s back on the show less than a year later?? #LoveIslandAllStars.’
‘Ekin Su going back on Love Island when she had a meltdown about not wanting to be known from Love Island is high camp #LoveIslandAllStars.’
Taking to X following the launch show on Monday, the online talk show presenter, who butted heads with Ekin-Su in the Big Brother house, made her feelings clear in a series of tweets
She wrote: ‘Ekin Su was ready to finish me when I asked her about #loveisland on Celebrity Big Brother’
Zeze added: ‘She spent the whole # CBB talking about being above #loveisland. Ekin Suuuu! She loves it. Injecttttt the drama’ (Ekin-Su pictured on Celebrity Big Brother)
‘Ekin-Su going back on this show after hating every second Love Island was mentioned to her in Big Brother A very unserious woman #LoveIsland.’
‘I’m so confused…in CBB Ekin-Su got so triggered when people brought up Love Island, saying she had changed etc. She must need that bag #LoveIslandAllStars.’
In a scheduled post on Instagram that went out as her bombshell moment was revealed, the reality star herself admitted she knows she said she ‘was done with Love Island.’
She quipped: ‘Alright, I know i said I was done with Love Island, but here I am, fully invested again. The drama, the chaos, the questionable decisions, I just can’t stay away. Consider me officially back on Love Island.’
It comes after Ekin-Su revealed why she’s returned to the Love Island for All Stars, while making a thinly-veiled dig at ex Davide Sanclimenti.
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.’
Other fans also took to X to express their shock at the former winner’s return, writing: ‘Ekin-su entering the villa again after wanting to not be attached to #loveisland’
In a scheduled post on Instagram that went out as her bombshell moment was revealed, the reality star herself admitted she knows she said she ‘was done with Love Island’
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has revealed why she’s returned to the Love Island for All Stars, while making a thinly-veiled dig at ex Davide Sanclimenti
The former winner, 30, who scooped the £50,000 cash prize with ex Davide (pictured above) in June 2022, made her return at the end of the highly-anticipated launch show
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 sexy, smart, classy woman. I’m funny and quirky and I think being an Islander, you can represent all of that.
‘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.
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
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’
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’
She said: ‘I’ve always admired Jamie (Jewitt) and Camilla (Thurlow), they’ve had kids, he’s a sensible dad, she’s a sensible mum – they’re so cute, I really crave that. I’d love a sensible man that I can have fun with!’
Ekin-Su has also taken the time to reflect on her previous journey on the ITV show, before heading in for her second go.
The star quipped: ‘I don’t regret anything from series 8 and I wouldn’t change who I am. I’m going to carry on being me.
‘I’m more mature now and I’ve learnt some lessons along the way – I might not react the same way as I did a few years ago, or I might do! We’ll never know until I’m there.
‘I’ve learnt to take accountability when the time is right, and I’ve learnt to stand up for myself and have boundaries with guys and with friends.
‘I’ve also learnt that it’s ok to be vulnerable with men – I always thought I had to be strong, but I’m allowed to cry sometimes and it’s not all about being strong.’
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 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
The star quipped: ‘I don’t regret anything from series 8 and I wouldn’t change who I am. I’m going to carry on being me’
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.
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 massive 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?
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 shot 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).