Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, a standout cast member from “Love Island” and season 2 of Peacock’s “The Traitors,” delves into her experience on the dating show, describing it as surreal and likening it to a Sims game during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. She discusses adjusting to the villa’s constant surveillance, the dynamics of living closely with other contestants, and promises to reveal more about her breakup with Davide Sanclimenti in her upcoming book, “Be Your Own Best Friend.”
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, a popular Love Island contestant, discusses her surreal experience on the show, her breakup with Davide Sanclimenti, and touches on topics like the villa’s reality and her upcoming book in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly.
A bombshell just dropped into the Us Weekly studio, ready to spill the tea on all things Love Island. Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, a name you might recognize from the villa or perhaps Peacock’s The Traitors, is here to dish out.
Nearly two years post-victory with Davide Sanclimenti, she’s opening up. And boy, does she have stories to tell. “It’s like living in a Sims game,” she starts, her eyes wide with the recollection. The reality of cameras everywhere, even in the loo, took a minute to sink in. “Ignoring them was the only way to make it feel real,” she admits.
But here’s a juicy bit – despite the close quarters, Ekin-Su swears, “nobody from my season had sex on TV.” There were some “blow-dries” though, whatever that means.
Every summer, Love Island becomes the obsession. Islanders pair up or risk being sent home, with new bombshells constantly stirring the pot. The prize? A cool £50,000 and a shot at fame.
Ekin-Su and Davide called it quits earlier this year. She hints at touching on the reasons behind their split in her upcoming book, “Be Your Own Best Friend.” It’s a tale of self-discovery, born from a childhood of bullying and loneliness. “It’s for anyone struggling with confidence,” she says, hinting at some breakup tea.
Recording the audiobook brought her to tears, especially the bits about Davide. “It’s all facts, nothing malicious,” she clarifies, wishing him well despite their split.
While fans eagerly await her book, Love Island UK and USA are heating up. Ekin-Su’s ready to answer some villa FAQs.
Do Islanders know the time? “Not really, but you learn to guess by the sun,” she laughs. Sleep? Hard to come by, but medics ensure they get seven hours. And those dramatic outdoor sleepovers? “Wished I’d done it,” she sighs.
The villa’s smaller than it looks, making for an intense living situation. “Everything’s so close,” Ekin-Su notes, “you can hear everything.”
As for meals, it’s a bit like school dinners, served on silver trays. “We’re not allowed to talk about the show,” she reveals. And yes, they do get treats like McDonald’s on days off.
Drinking? Limited to one drink a day. Packing for the show? A nightmare. “Never enough bikinis,” she groans. Makeup and getting ready? It’s a two to three-hour affair, with everyone bringing their own products.
Islanders are mic’d up all the time, with producers keeping a close eye. “It’s about finding love, not fame,” Ekin-Su insists, confident in her ability to read people.
And those iconic “I got a text” moments? Sometimes, they’re a take two. “Better do it with enthusiasm,” she winks.
This interview, trimmed for clarity, gives just a glimpse into the Love Island experience, straight from Ekin-Su’s heart.
