Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu reportedly wanted to rub shoulders with the A-list stars at this year’s BAFTA TV Awards but was ‘humiliated’ as she was escorted out
Ekin-Su Culculoglu is said to have tried to sneak into the bash(Image: PA)
Ekin-Su Culculoglu is said to have tried her luck at entering the official BAFTA TV Awards afterparty but failed miserably. The Love Island star, 30, was hoping to rub shoulders with A-list stars including Damian Lewis, David Tennant, Billie Piper and James Corden.
She had already walked the red carpet at the annual event in celebration of the small screen. Ekin-Su was invited by the show’s sponsors P&O Cruises to attend the three-hour ceremony in the 2,700 seater venue.
However, Ekin-Su’s invite ended there as she reportedly was not on the list to be treated to an exclusive dinner following the ceremony.
The reality TV star, who found love with Curtis Pritchard on the latest All Stars series of Love Island, appeared not to give up hope as she attempted to sneak into the luxury dinner.
Ekin-Su headed to the BAFTAs without boyfriend Curtis (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for BAF)
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Ekin-Su was allegedly forced to walk around the lavish venue while the stars tucked into their meal, as there was no seat waiting for her. “It was actually quite tragic to witness,” a source told Daily Mail.
“She tried to blend in with the crowd, but was eventually spotted without a dinner invitation by BAFTA’s security team and was asked to leave. It was so humiliating.”
However, sources close to Ekin-Su told the publication she was trying to find her way out of the venue instead.
On the night, it was revealed some stars even snuck out of the award ceremony to hunt for food due to the lack available. Despite being offered drinks, there is said to have been very little food on offer for attendees.
Love Island All Stars contestants Gabby Allen and Ekin-Su are said to have tried to sneak out of the awards to grab a bite to eat. According to The Sun, the duo had hoped to run to a shop nearby to source snacks for the lengthy ceremony.
However, it has been claimed the reality TV stars were told in no uncertain circumstances that if they were to leave, there would be no option to return. It reportedly left the pair backing down from their quest.
Amid her antics on the night, Ekin-Su sparked concern for her love life as she attended the event without boyfriend Curtis. Ekin-Su walked the red carpet solo, despite being constantly seen with Curtis since their Love Island exit.
Ekin-Su won Love Island in 2022 with her ex, Davide Sanclimenti, but they split up on the outside following a rocky romance. She re-entered the Love Island villa in January for the All Stars spin-off and found love with Curtis.
They have been going strong ever since, however, Married At First Sight UK star Georges Berthonneau threw a spanner in the works as he has been dissing Ekin-Su. He alleged he was in a relationship with the brunette beauty while she was dating Curtis.
Speaking on Fubar Radio, George claimed: “On the day before my birthday, she was out with him that night, and they’d had an argument.
“She was messaging me whilst he was asleep in bed with her being like, I need to see you. Blah, blah, blah, like, I’ve got the receipts on my phone.”
The Mirror has contacted Ekin-Su’s representatives for comment.
