Inside Love Island star Ekin-Su's lavish life - from TV judge role to expensive makeovers

Love Island 's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has been the talk of the show this week after finding herself the centre of drama with Davide Sanclimenti when her affections veered towards Jay. Despite commanding attention on the hit ITV2 show, it appears that the 27 year old Turkish actress is no stranger to a high-profile romance, as it's been revealed that she reportedly shared a 'passionate fling' with The Only Way is Essex's James Lock.

Ekin-Su Culculoglu, 27, reportedly had a brief fling with TOWIE star James Lock, 35. The Turkish actress is said to have had a "passionate" relationship with reality personality James last October before he was linked to former Love Island contestant Megan Barton Hanson, 28. Ekin-Su reportedly met James through mutual friends and enjoyed a relationship for a short time before it all "fizzled out".A source told The Sun: "They met through friends and dated for a short time last year.

LOVE Island bombshell Ekin-Su Culculoglu had a secret fling with Towie star James Lock. The 27-year-old Turkish actress dated James, 35, before he hooked up with 2018 Love Island hopeful Megan Barton-Hanson last October.

He's been in the famous TV villa for less than two weeks and it's been an eventful start to Love Island 2022 for Davide Sanclimenti. After arriving as a bombshell latecomer asking 'did anyone order an Italian snack?' he chose to be coupled-up with Gemma Owen.

Ekin-Su may have been left in tears after an argument with Davide, but it was another Islander that stole the show as the drama unfolded.The first part of the fiery row between Ekin-Su and Davide was shown on Thursday's episode of Love Island, with fans excitedly looking forward to part two on the Friday night.The row started after Ekin-Su went to the villa terrace with Jay to share a kiss, despite currently being coupled up with Davide. During the row, Ekin-Su said she took such a dramatic step because she felt Davide wasn't being as affectionate towards her, compared to Jay, making her feel that Davide didn't care about her. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

Love Island hunk Davide Sanclimenti should pair up with Paige Thorne or Tasha Ghouri after his blistering break-up, says his best pal. Davide and Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu ended their relationship in a blazing row on Friday night – with Davide bitterly telling the actress: “I actually don’t give a s**t about you”.The feud came after Ekin-Su, 27, and new bombshell Jay Younger, 28, held secret meetings on the terrace, sharing kisses behind Davide’s back.

Love Island stunner Gemma Owen has become the talk of the show since first arriving in the villa earlier this month as she tries to find the love of her life on the popular ITV dating show. Yet it’s not just her quest for romance that has captivated fans, but her sense of style too, with the 19 year old’s outfits and accessories some of the most highly discussed items in the show.

LOVE Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has split the villa after twice sneaking off to secretly kiss Jay Younger on the terrace. But fans have claimed there are two Islanders in particular who don't like the actress or what she got up to on the show.

THE Love Island boys picked their sexiest girl after Friday night's challenge - and it wasn't Gemma Owen or even bombshell Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. For the challenge the girls were tasked with performing steamy routines for the lads.

LOVE Island fans believe that Davide Sanclimenti is suffering from an illness - and it could be something to do with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. Friday evening's instalment of the ITV2 dating show blew up after Davide found out that Ekin-Su had kissed new boy Jay Younger.

Love Island fans were left in stitches on Friday night as the latest episode of Love Island saw tensions reach breaking point between Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, following Ekin-Su’s decision to kiss Jay Younger behind his back. As the reality of her actions came to light, things kicked off in the villa with Davide launching into an explosive shouting match at the actress, calling her a "liar" and saying she "doesn't exist" to him.

Love Island star Davide Sanclimenti is set to end his romance with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu as the pair come to blows tonight over her terrace action, which she states “is not cheating”.The break-up happens as Davide, 27, confronts the Turkish beauty about her secret dalliances with bombshell Jay Younger, 28, after the pair disappeared to enjoy a make-out session together on the terrace. Davide and Ekin-Su, 27, have been coupled up together since arriving on Love Island.

Love Island viewers will be left feeling hot under the collar this evening as the girls pole-dance and twerk for the boys.First-look snaps from Friday's (June 17) sizzling episode shows the girls, including Amber Beckford and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, putting on a sexy show for the boys.The stunning singletons don tiny bikinis as they show off their best moves as part of a racy challenge.Ekin-Su looks determined to keep the boys' eyes firmly fixed on her as she swings around the pole.Amber can also be seen shaking her booty in a paddling pool wearing a tiny thong and bikini top.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE Her moves will no doubt get Dami Hope and Remi Lambert talking as they battle it out for her affections.Elsewhere in the upcoming instalment of the ITV2 dating show, Davide Sanclimenti will go head-to-head with love interest Ekin-Su.The duo came to blows on Thursday night after she shared a kiss with Jay Younger in a sneaky meet on the terrace - and as the feud continued, Davide put a stop to their romance.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comDavide makes the decision to call time on his brief fling with the stunning starlet as he opened up about his reservations.The Italian stallion asks Jay if he was on the terrace with Ekin-Su, only for Jay to confirm his suspicions, prompting Davide to call Ekin-Su a liar.He tells her: "This is the reason why I was not opening myself because I am scared to be hurt from a woman like you.

THE Loose Women panellists waded into the debate around Love Island and contestant Ekin-Su's actions on last night's show. Thursday night's episode saw investment analyst Jay Younger secretly hook up with actress Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, even though she was already in a couple with Davide Sanclimenti.

ARABELLA Chi looked amazing as she soaked up the sun in a sequined bikini on holiday. The Love Island star, 31,  is currently in Formentera and has been making the most of being by the water.

Love Island fans seem to be loving the new series, but some fear it's going a bit too well.The bombshells of the series kicked off with Davide Sanclimenti who caused an absolute stir in the villa as he immediately won over Gemma Owen - before losing her days later - but it only went up from there.The next bombshell arrivals were stunning duo Afia Tonkmor and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, with the latter being compared to one of the favourite bombshells ever Maura Higgins.Their prompt arrival was followed by Jacques O'Neill, Gemma Owen's ex boyfriend - all of which took place in just one week.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comAs newbies Remi Lambert and Jay Younger have now entered the villa and drama has surrounded the duo, with Remi eyeing up both Amber and Indiyah and Jay sneaking off for a private smooch with Ekin-Su, fans are concerned.Drama has been delivered almost every episode since launch night - which is an impressive feat for the first week of the reality series, and by the end of week two, they've still managed to leave viewers speechless.Fans of the show took to Reddit to share their thoughts on the series with one user writing: "This has the potential to be the best season ever."Explaining their opinion in the comments, they wrote: "Ngl taking my nostalgia glasses off, I don't think there's been a better start to a season than this. The cast have got everything as well and the bombshells are bombshelling."One person added: "They got early casting completely right.

Love Island's Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu have now closed the door on their romance following their row. The duo came to blows on Thursday night after she shared a kiss with Jay Younger in a sneaky meet on the terrace - and as the feud continued, Davide put a stop to it.

Love Island fans think they’ve worked out the secret meaning behind behind Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s excuse as to where she’d been after making out with Jay Younger. The 27 year old was seen crawling on all fours entering the terrace on Thursday night’s episode for another round of steamy kisses with Jay, 28, away from the rest of the Islanders. When Ekin-Su returned, her current partner Davide Sanclimenti, 27, asked where she’d disappeared to and she replied the “front door”, telling a seemingly obvious lie at first.

Love Island fans were left with shocked reactions after Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu cheekily demanded food off of Davide Sanclimenti moments after her sneaky kiss with bombshell Jay Younger. The 27 year old rustled feathers among viewers for her secret smooch with Jay on the villa terrace and caused further fury as she asked current partner Davide, 27, to cook minutes later following her return. After she fixed her heels, Ekin-Su shouted to the Italian hunk in front of the group: "Davide, I'm hungry, make me some food.” Davide responded with a question, as he asked: “Where were you?” to which Ekin-Su lied: “the front door” and walked off.

Love Island wasn't lacking in drama with Ekin Su stirring up all kinds of trouble.However there was also a bit of drama between couple Andrew LePage and Tasha Ghouri, after bombshell Jay pulled Tasha for a chat.But even with her head having been slightly turned by the bombshell, it seems Tasha and Andrew are still getting very close.During tonight's episode of Love Island viewers insisted they saw Tasha and Andrew having sex while their fellow islanders looked on in shock.One fan tweeted: "Tasha’s having sex with Andrew but wants to get to know Jay in the morning?"One user predicted: “They deffo did the sex #loveisland.”Another agreed: “I wouldn’t look at my parents again if I had sex on live TV cause what!? #LoveIsland.”When asked if anything had happened they both denied it.Andrew insisted: "Nah it was just kissing, a bit touchy feely. But nothing more."Using their new code, Jacques asked him: "Did she have a little grab of the Bunsen burner? Did you touch her flask?"He replied: "No I didn’t."The girls were also discussing their antics, with Amber saying: "I heard claps last night."Tasha told them: "No I swear I didn’t."Tasha has been branded by love Island fans as a 'player' in the past and implied to bombshell Jay that she and Andrew aren't solid.The Islander accused Tasha of not being 100% interested in Andrew after which led many viewers to believe the starlet may not be entirely faithful when the Islanders are separated and cast away to Casa Amor.After their interesting conversation, fans flooded to Twitter to share their thoughts at the stud’s predictions as he causes chaos in the villa.One user penned: “Jay with the Tasha interrogation.

SAVVY Love Island viewers worked out 'front door' is likely to be code for something else after Ekin-Su said it to Davide. Thursday night's episode saw investment analyst Jay Younger secretly hook up with actress Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.  They crawled along the floor of the terrace to remain out of sight from their fellow islanders, and most importantly to her villa boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti, before sharing a secret snog.