Love Island: All Stars reveals its first bombshell as their arrival causes chaos in the villa
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Ekin-Su Culculoglu is the first bombshell for the new series of Love Island: All Stars, it's been revealed.
The 2022 series favourite has already arrived in the Cape Town villa, hours before the first episode airs on ITV2.
It's thought her entrance will be teased to fans at the close of the first episode.
The Sun have reported Ekin-Su's arrival will cause chaos in the villa as she is handed control by host Maya Jama for an explosive game.
A villa source said: 'Ekin revelled in being the centre of attention and loved being the first bomb.
'She strutted in with all eyes on her and then Maya gave her a big task to perform.
'No one will expect what happens next, and drama queen Ekin is the perfect Islander to take the lead.'
Ekin-Su Culculoglu is the first bombshell for the new series of Love Island: All Stars, it's been revealed
The 2022 series favourite has already arrived in the Cape Town villa, hours before the first episode airs on ITV2 (pictured the All Stars cast who were announced last week)
In December it was revealed that Ekin had become the first contestant to sign up to Love Island: All Stars as the series returns for the second year.
The former Love Island winner, 30, scooped the £50,000 cash prize with ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti in 2022, however the pair split last January.
She 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 in January 2024, 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 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.
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 former Love Island winner, 30, scooped the £50,000 cash prize with ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti in 2022, however the pair split last January
After their bitter breakup in January 2024, 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 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.'
Since her split from Davide, Ekin has been linked with TOWIE star James Argent and Married At First Sight contestant Georges Berthonneau.
Despite reports, Ekin has attempted to keep her romantic life private, denying her involvement with anyone on a long-term basis.
Speaking to MailOnline last month, she said: 'I'm a hundred percent cent single, and loving life... I'm thirty, flirty and thriving.
'I can see who I want. I can date who I want, and it's my private life, thank you very much.'
Over the summer it was reported that she was dating former World No3 tennis ace Grigor Dimitrov.
She was believed to have been introduced to the Bulgarian, 33, by mutual friends and the pair had spent time together in London, Paris and Monte Carlo - where Dimitrov is based - after meeting earlier this summer.
She 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
Since her split from Davide, Ekin has been linked with TOWIE star James Argent (seen) and Married At First Sight contestant Georges Berthonneau
Dimitrov has previously dated Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger and tennis star Maria Sharapova.
Last September Davide responded to his ex Ekin-Su's 'lies for the final time' and explained what he says really happened when they broke up.
Ekin-Su confirmed she had - for a second time - parted ways with the Italian businessman, 29, in February last year, blaming a 'rollercoaster of ups and downs' for their separation after their relationship became marred by cheating allegations.
Speaking on Abbey Clancy's podcast Exhibit A in September, the Turkish actress claimed the couple reached breaking point after Davide arranged a 'fake proposal' during a holiday to Italy, which ended in him 'swearing at her mum.'
Denying her claims, Davide, hit back at his ex, claiming she 'used him for fame' and said he's had enough of his 'reputation being dragged through the mud.'
He told MailOnline: 'I've kept quiet for a long time, but if I continue to ignore the false claims being made about me, people will start to believe them. That's never been my intention.'
The former couple met while starring on ITV's Love Island in 2022 and went on to win the series, despite having a drama-filled time in the villa.
During one explosive argument on the show, Davide famously branded Ekin-Su a 'liar and an actress' who was 'as fake as the Louis Vuitton from China'.
Standing by his comments he revealed: 'What she doesn't mention is that she was seemingly in a relationship at the time and only ended it when she made it into the Love Island Villa.
'Ekin also says she cut off her ex (who contacted me this year) in her book but she continued to communicate with him while we were together.
'So, I stand by my previous descriptions of her as 'a liar, an actress,' and 'fake like a Louis Vuitton from China' as they were clearly accurate.'
Ekin-Su said on Abbey Clancy's podcast: 'When he swore at my mum in Italy, he told her to 'eff off', because my mum didn't want him to fake propose to me.
'Whatever he thought she was going to say, that wasn't that. He fake proposed to me in Italy, he thought it was funny to arrange a paparazzi, I'm not a toy.'
Georges Berthonneau is seen
Over the summer it was reported that she was dating former World No3 tennis ace Grigor Dimitrov (seen)
Ekin-Su first split from Davide in June 2023, but they reconciled just two months later, enjoying a romantic getaway to Turkey, where Ekin-Su's parents hail from.
Their relationship was previously marred by cheating rumours when Davide was seen leaving a party with two blondes in August 2022.
Later, while filming their ITV2 show Homecomings, Ekin-Su said she saw pictures of Davide with girls on his phone.
He claims she saw images of two blonde girls in his Manchester flat wearing his clothes.
The television personality went on to claim Davide cheated on her with a girl called Harriet Wilson, with Harriet contacting Ekin-Su to tell her.
Ekin-Su said that, at another time, Davide left his laptop open and she saw sexually explicit messages between him and a girl she herself had met on New Year's Eve.
She later admitted: 'Seeing those messages broke something in me.'
The TV personality said she did not want to be embarrassed amid the cheating allegations so did her best not to react publicly - but she also wanted to protect Davide.
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).
