Ekin-Su Criticizes Ex Curtis Pritchard’s Fourth ‘Love Island’ Villa Entry
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has publicly reacted to her ex-boyfriend Curtis Pritchard’s latest entrance into the Love Island All Stars villa. The pair dated for three months last year before parting ways in May 2025.
Ekin-Su’s Reaction to Curtis’s Return
On January 27, 2026, Curtis unexpectedly entered the villa as a new bombshell contestant. The 29-year-old dancer, known for his appearances on Dancing With The Stars, joined former contestant Lucinda Strafford. Upon his arrival, Curtis immediately targeted newly single contestant Millie Court.
Ekin-Su, now 31, was astounded by Curtis’s decision to return to the show for a fourth time, prompting her to express her shock on social media. She shared a comedic TikTok video where she feigned disbelief, choking on her Nando’s takeaway while watching the episode.
Social Media Reaction
The TikTok clip showcased Ekin-Su’s signature humor. In the video, she acted shocked as a voice over announced a “hot new bombshell” entering the villa. Fans quickly joined in on the fun, encouraging Ekin to join the All Stars series three to confront Curtis live.
- “Go back in just to tell him off and walk out,” wrote one fan.
- “Can’t deal with another Curtis heart rate challenge,” commented another.
- “We already know he’s doing salsa for the talent show,” teased yet another follower.
Curtis’s Love Island Journey
Curtis has a long history with the ITV series, having participated in Love Island four times. His initial appearance was in 2019, where he notably ended his relationship with Amy Hart and moved on with Maura Higgins. However, that pairing also didn’t last long.
After taking a four-year hiatus, he returned for Love Island Games in 2023. In 2025, Curtis featured in series two of Love Island All Stars, where he and Ekin-Su formed a brief romance. Their relationship ended due to their busy careers but remains a topic of interest among fans.
