Love Island's Ekin-Su Clclolu and Davide Sanclimenti break up
Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti have broken up again, six months after first announcing their split - and things are getting a little messy.
The couple, who were crowned king and queen of the Love Island villa in 2022, first confirmed they are going their separate ways in June 2023, with Davide sharing a statement on Instagram.
"Ekin-Su and I are no longer together," the Islander wrote at the time. "I am grateful for the memories and opportunities we shared together and I wish her nothing but the best. "I would like for everybody to respect this decision during this difficult time. I will continue to support Ekin in any way possible."
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Their split didn't last long the first time around, with the pair revealing they were back together in the weeks that followed, with red carpet and social media appearances.
But sadly, on 30th January 2024, Ekin-Su announced the pair had split again, announcing the news on Instagram Stories. In a text post, she wrote, "The last 18-months have been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, just like every relationship. Davide and I both wanted to make this work as we cared deeply for each other.
"Unfortunately I have recently made the decision to end our relationship and to go our separate ways.. Breakups are never easy. For any couple. And we hope that our privacy will be respected. I enjoyed our time together and the memories we made.
'Thank you for your continued support. It's been so lovely to have you follow our Love Island journeys together since the villa and we hope you'll continue to follow our careers as we go off in our own directions. Love always, Ekin-Su."
Davide then took to his own Instagram Stories to dispute Ekin-Su's statement slightly. Shared on the same day, he claimed their split was a mutual decision, alleging she was trying to make it look like she had broken up with him.
"Life sometimes reserves surprises and suddenly wakes you up," Davide wrote. "Ekin and I, just after the ski holidays, decided to go different ways. It was a joint decision but I was waiting to make it public to respect her time in the show [The US Traitors]. I don't know why the agreed statement changed last minute.
"I agree, it was a beautiful story even with its ups and downs like all couples. I loved every moment, from the first time I knew her in the [Love Island] villa until life outside. I really believed in us and saw a future for us. But sometimes in life people need to grow apart. Is just the direction of life. I will treasure our moments forever."
Here's to hoping they're both doing OK given the news!
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