Why did Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Curtis Pritchard split?
29 May 2025, 11:28
Love Island All Stars finalists Ekin-Su and Curtis have split, here's why.
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Three months after coming third on the second season of Love Island All Stars, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Curtis Pritchard have split.
After both becoming icons in the world of Love Island separately, they joint forces on All Stars where they had a passionate whirlwind romance and even became boyfriend and girlfriend while in the villa.
The pair both faced backlash from exes while in the villa and were equally accused of only doing the show for fame and money. Not long before the news, Curtis had defended their relationship saying he left the villa with someone "very special".
But in a statement posted by Ekin on her Instagram (May 28th) she confirmed that they'd decided to go their separate ways.
Why did Love Island's Ekin-Su and Curtis split?
They haven't yet specifically said why they split but a source told the tabloids: "It was very much a mutual decision, but it happened very recently in the last few days.
"It certainly wasn't weeks in the making, so it's still raw for them both but they had a series of crisis talks in the recent days which were emotional for them both. They wanted to make it work, but they felt they like they were growing apart and they couldn't see a way forward."
The source went on: "One of the biggest issues for their relationship was their busy careers - it sounds like a cliche but Ekin, 30, is getting a lot of work opportunities out in America, while Curtis, 29, is focussing on his burgeoning boxing career as well as his new investment app.
"As they are both so busy, it was becoming harder to prioritise the relationship and they realised that wasn't a good sign.
"They are still on really good terms and it's all very amicable. Nobody was blindsided, so there is no bad blood between them."
In her personal statement, Ekin said it was a "really tough decision". Her statement read: "I wanted to share that Curtis and I have decided to go our separate ways. It's been a really tough decision, but one made with a lot of love and respect for one another.
"He's an incredible person and I'll always cherish the memories we made both in and out of the villa. Thank you all so much for the love and support over the past few months.
"We're both focusing on navigating this transition and would really appreciate privacy during this time. Love always, Ekin-Su Xx"
Curtis has now also addressed their split, saying in an Instagram story: "Just a quick note to say thank you so much for all the kind messages, it really does mean the world.
"It's true, Ekin and I have decided to go our separate ways. Breakups are never easy, but l'll always be grateful for the laughs, the adventures, and the memories (especially the dance routines).
"I'll be keeping busy with work, boxing, dancing, and working with the team on FINT. Lots of love, Curtis x"
Curtis and Ekin aren't the only All Stars 2025 finalists to have split as even the show's winners Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman revealed they split earlier this month.
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