Love Island fans have shared their devastation after show favorites Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti announced their separation after 11 months together.
The hunk took to Instagram on Thursday to share the sad news with his followers, noting that he was “grateful for the memories and opportunities” they shared together.
The announcement came just days after the couple attended the Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny premiere together.
And in response to the upsetting news, fans of the couple expressed disbelief at the breakup just days after putting on a beloved red carpet show, with one of them asking “let it make sense.”
Meanwhile, others dramatically declared “love is dead” in the wake of the news that the 2022 winners’ romance was over.
Everywhere: Love Island fans have shared their devastation after show favorites Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti announced their separation after 11 months together
Days before: The announcement came just days after the couple attended the Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny premiere together (pictured together Monday)
A fan took to Twitter after Davide’s statement, writing, “ekin-su and Davide are splitting up, which keeps me from investing in a love island couple. I’m ready.’
While a second shared, “Love doesn’t exist. Ekin-Su and Davide were the realest and most genuine couple (and toxic!) on Love Island, but they were so entertaining
A third tweeted, “Davide and Ekin-Su wow… were they just at an event together?? These Love Island couples don’t last long at all.’
“Ekin-Su and Davide were literally just together at an event and he literally responded to an edit of them together yesterday. What happened between those two in such a short time,” said a fourth.
‘Ekin-su and Davide split up???? love is dead. no one talks to me. really can’t believe this’ stated a fifth upset person.
“I don’t know how I feel about the news about Davide and Ekin-Su…it just doesn’t sit right with me #loveisland the couple of all couples is over!!!!!!” tweeted another.
With an additional tweet from a follower: ‘EKIN SU EN DAVIDE BROKE UP?! BRUH LOVE IS DEAD.”
Davide wrote on his Instagram stories, “Ekin-Su and I are no longer together. I am grateful for the memories and opportunities we shared together and I wish her only the best.
Upset: Reacting to the upsetting news, fans of the couple expressed disbelief at the breakup just days after putting on a beloved red carpet display
Split: Some Love Island fans dramatically declared ‘love is dead’ in the wake of news that the 2022 winners’ romance was over
“I would like everyone to respect this decision at this difficult time. I will continue to support Ekin in every way possible.’
Ekin-Su and Davide were crowned winners of Love Island in 2022 after a turbulent romance.
Sources have also claimed that the couple left for a make-or-break trip to Amsterdam but have struggled to get their relationship back on track.
A source told The sun“They haven’t gotten along for a long time and they’ve really tried to make it happen, but despite their best efforts, they’ve decided to call it quits.”
Earlier this week, Davide hinted that his relationship with Ekin-Su was on the rocks, when he posted a shirtless photo suggesting he could go back to the Love Island mansion.
Finished! The hunk took to Instagram on Thursday to share the sad news with his followers, noting that he was “grateful for the memories and opportunities” they shared together
He captioned his post: “Guess who’s coming back.”
Ekin-Su has yet to post anything on social media that hints at the split, taking to Instagram Stories on Thursday to reveal that she was reunited with her mother and aunts while on vacation.
A representative for Davide Sanclimenti declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline. A representative from Ekin-Su Culculoglu has been contacted for comment.
It comes after Davide admitted earlier this month that he and Ekin-Su are still “struggling” with their relationship.
The Italian businessman spoke candidly about their relationship in an interview with The sunin which he exposed the reality of their lives.
He said, “Me and Ekin-Su had our struggles because of our public positions and sometimes we still do.
If there’s anything I would change or do differently [with Ekin-Su in the villa] maybe I should have slowed down a bit.’
Davide continued that despite this, the couple are still very much in the throes of romance, mainly because they come from “the same background.”
“The best thing about dating Ekin-Su is that we understand each other — not just because we’re literally the same person,” he continued. “She’s my copy-paste.”
What is happening? Earlier this week, Davide hinted that his relationship with Ekin-Su was on the rocks, as he hinted that he could move back into the Love Island villa
Drama! In April, Ekin-Su was reportedly left ‘fuming and upset’ after finding messages and photos of two models on Davide’s phone
They moved in together after winning Love Island last year, but earlier this year they had to dismiss claims that their relationship was a showman.
In April, Ekin-Su was reportedly left “fuming and upset” after finding messages and photos of two models on Davide’s phone.
A source said at the time: ‘It all exploded last Sunday after she found messages on Davide’s phone discussing their time together.
“He had been messaging both girls and she guessed they had all met one night.
“Ekin-Su contacted one of the girls to tell them she knew things. She was furious and really upset.’
A representative for Ekin-Su declined to comment on the story. MailOnline had also contacted Davide, who has yet to respond.
Davide’s interview came after Ekin-Su revealed that she “has no friends anymore” after being thrown out into the public eye.
The beauty frankly contradicted Cosmopolitan about her struggles with personal relationships.
She admitted that since finding fame, people no longer want to be her friend because of her “status.”
The star even revealed that close friends, like one she’s known for over 10 years, started selling stories about her.
Despite reflecting that she “has no friends anymore,” Ekin-Su insisted she’s “much happier this way, especially with the support of her boyfriend Davide.”
She told the publication, “I’ve lost every friend I had. I do not have friends. I have a boyfriend and that’s it.
Fame game: The pair rose to prominence after appearing on Love Island and winning the ITV2 dating show last summer (featured in the show)
“Unfortunately, with fame, you see people’s true colors. People just want to be your friend because of your status, and it’s a tough industry to trust.
‘No, I don’t really have any friends anymore. People I’ve known for 10 years who were in my life…Selling stories isn’t very nice. I wouldn’t do that to anyone. If they were happy I would support them.
“Unfortunately, when I got out of the villa, I had to cut people out of my life.
‘But I’m happier this way. Sometimes it’s best to keep your circle small and you don’t always need friends. As long as you know who you are, that’s fine.’