Love Island’s Ekin-Su was ‘infatuated’ with TOWIE star James Lock last year

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu was looking for romance in her Love Island mansion, but it was reported that last year she was hooked on The Only Way is Essex star James Lock and ended up ‘melting into the clouds. smoke’

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Love Island: Dramatic controversy between Ekin-Su and Davide

Love Island contestant Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is said to have had a “burnt love” with James Lock last year, before being in a relationship with former island resident Megan Barton-Hanson.

The actor, 27, is among the latest singles to stay at the villa in the hit ITV2 dating series, where she recently paired up with Davide Sanclimenti, also 27.

It is reported that Ekin-Su previously had a “crazy love” with reality TV star James, 35, who is best known for being on TOWIE.

They are said to have met through mutual friends and had a “burning” love affair before things fell apart.

A source told Sun : “They met through friends and dated for a short time last year. It was a love that was very passionate while lasting but went up in smoke.”

The source said that after ending their date, James – who has appeared on TOWIE since 2013 – began a relationship with former island resident Megan, 28 years old.

Megan – who was a finalist on 2018’s Love Island – is said to have started dating James last October, and they are understood to have been together until March of this year.

Mirror has reached out to James’ representatives for comment.

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Ekin-Su has been with Davide for most of her time in the Love Island mansion, although there has been trouble in paradise recently following the arrival of 28-year-old Jay Younger.

She and Jay expressed an interest in each other, the pair even sneaking onto the rooftop for a secret kiss in a recent episode – Davide later found out about them.

The news sparked drama in the villa, as Davide expressed her disappointment in front of their islanders, with Ekin-Su suggesting she must do what she believes is best for her. me.

A rebound – which is expected to air in the next episode – nevertheless puts Davide at risk of having to go home unless Ekin-Su or another girl decides to pick him up at the fire hydrant.

Love Island continues to broadcast tomorrow night (June 21) from 9 pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the next morning on video subscription service BritBox.

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