Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has finally spoken out after her time on Celebrity Big Brother.The former Love Island winner, who appeared on the latest ITV celebrity series alongside Louis Walsh and winner David Potts, missed the final after receiving backlash on the show.
She has now told her fans that after taking "time to reflect" she chose to remove herself from a "potentially uncomfortable situation." She said: "I know it's unlike me to hide away, but I've been taking some time to reflect.
Sometimes in our lowest moments, we learn the most important lessons about ourselves. "I hope you don't think I was selfish for setting boundaries and putting my own needs first last night. "I'm fully aware that not everybody will understand my absence, or think it was the right decision to make, BUT it was the right decision for me. "I chose to remove myself from a potentially uncomfortable situation that I preferred to avoid.
I'm proud of myself for recognising what I need during this time, despite the hate that might come my way. Accountability is key and when I'm ready, I will give some context around these past few weeks. "Thank you to everybody who has sent kindness my way, I see you, and I appreciate you.The new chapter starts now.
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