Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, the dazzling Love Island champion, is rewriting her story with a bold new chapter. Leaving behind the drama of past relationships, the TV star has invested nearly £1 million in a breathtaking four-bedroom mansion in Essex, marking a triumphant fresh start. With her signature flair, Ekin is transforming this sprawling property into her personal palace, while throwing some playful shade at her exes along the way.
Previously living in a star-studded Essex tower block alongside names like Maura Higgins, Ekin has now upgraded to a spacious mega-home that’s undergoing a glamorous renovation. Speaking to The Sun, the reality star shared her excitement: “I’m moving in within 2-3 weeks, and I can’t wait! The house is being painted, the garden’s getting a full makeover, and I’ve had builders working non-stop while I was in the US. I’m thrilled to finally spend time in my own space.”
Ekin’s vision for her new home is as vibrant as her personality. “I’m dreaming up fun spaces like a beauty room or a content creation hub,” she revealed. But in true Ekin-Su style, she couldn’t resist a cheeky jab at her former flames, adding, “I’d love a dungeon to lock up all the bad boyfriends! Joking aside, I’m planning an office, a beauty room, and all the fun stuff to make this place my own.”
The past year has been a whirlwind for Ekin. After her stint on Love Island: All Stars in January 2025, she parted ways with Curtis Pritchard. She was also briefly linked to Married at First Sight star Georges, who claimed they were in a relationship from April 2024 until March 2025. Georges, smitten and supportive, stood by Ekin as she returned to the Love Island villa to boost her TV career. However, his world crumbled watching her get close to Curtis on All Stars. Ekin, however, downplayed the romance, with her representative clarifying in April 2025: “Ekin was upfront with Georges about pursuing new opportunities on Love Island.”
Before these high-profile splits, Ekin rose to fame alongside Davide Sanclimenti, her co-star and former partner, with whom she won Love Island in 2022. Their victory catapulted her into the spotlight, and she’s been unstoppable ever since.
Ekin’s new mansion, purchased outright in cash, is a testament to her hard work. From lucrative ad campaigns to consistent TV appearances, she’s built an empire on her terms. Initially, Ekin considered properties in Surrey and even scouted homes with ex Curtis, but she ultimately chose to stay close to her family in Essex. A source told The Sun: “Ekin’s grafted hard since Love Island. She opted for a more modest home to be near her parents, who she’s incredibly close to. She’s thrilled to put her stamp on this place and is proud of everything she’s achieved.”
Fresh from opening Superdrug’s dazzling new store at Westfield, White City, Ekin cut the ribbon with her trademark charisma. A vibrant pink Superdrug bus parked outside turned Shepherd’s Bush into a spectacle, quite literally painting the town pink. As she steps into this new era, Ekin-Su is not just building a home—she’s crafting a legacy, leaving heartbreak in the dust and declaring war on anything that stands in her way.