LOVE Island stars Ekin-Su and Curtis Pritchard have ended their relationship - three months after hooking up on All Stars.
The finalists of the hit reality-dating sin-off had sparked concern they'd broken up earlier this month when dancer Curtis, 29, didn’t attend a recent celeb-packed event with Ekin, 30 - and now fans' nightmares have become reality.
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In a statement posted on social media, Ekin-Su said: "I wanted to share that Curtis and I have decided to go our separate ways.
"It's been a really tough decision, but one made with a lot of love and respect for one another.
"He's an incredible person and I'll always cherish the memories we made both in and out of the villa.
"Thank you all so much for the love and support over the past few months.
"We're both focusing on navigating this transition and would really appreciate privacy during this time.
"Love always, Ekin-Su xx."
Curtis is yet to comment publicly on the split.
FANS REACT TO SPLIT
Fans have started to react to the couple's split already, with many taking to social media to share their thoughts.
"As much as I love ekin, I didn't really think they were going to last tbh," said one person on X.
Another added: "nah not ekin and curtis splitting up," complete with a broken heart emoji.
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On Reddit, one person said they are "not surprised by the breakup", adding: "I never really brought into their relationship and it always came off awkward and forced to me in the little I saw them."
While someone else said: "Stunned, heartbroken and bereft by this Ekin and Curtis news."
And a third wrote: "Eh, not shocked at all. didn’t see em lasting anyways lol."
HINTS THEY HAD SPLIT
Ekin previously hinted at trouble in paradise during an interview with Alem when she failed to mention Curtis when asked about love.
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She said: “Love, for me, is a deep bond, trust and being able to be completely yourself with someone...
“Love enables both individual development and growth together.
“I find peaceful, safe and unexpected love valuable. This is exactly the definition of love for me.”
EKIN'S SOLO OUTING
Ekin recently turned up to a star-studded event without Curtis on her arm, which was when split rumours ran rampant.
The actress and reality star oozed glamour in a white sequin asymmetric dress earlier this month.
But despite her sizzling display, fans couldn't help notice her man Curtis was absent and Ekin attended the event solo while dressed to the nines.
Fan suspicions come just days after were spotted sharing a kiss at Curtis' professional boxing debut.
