Ekin-Su Culculoglu has opened up about her relationship with Curtis Pritchard, revealing how it contrasts sharply with her previous romance with Davide Sanclimenti. In an exclusive interview with The Mirror, she gushed about her current partner, saying their bond is calm, healthy, and free from toxicity.
When asked how it felt to be with Curtis, Ekin-Su made it clear that their relationship feels like the right one. “Do you know when you know when you’re in the right relationship, when it feels calm, you don’t have to change who you are, you don’t have to walk on eggshells," she said.
The reality TV star added: "You don’t have to please him, you trust your man, you trust you and you love yourself more. When you’re with the right person, you fall in love with yourself even more, because they support you for who you are. Honestly, it feels great and I don’t want nothing to spoil it. It just feels right and healthy, there’s nothing toxic. When I don’t hear from him for a few hours, I’m not anxious, I know he’s doing his thing, I’m doing my thing.”
The topic soon turned to Davide, who appears to have taken aim at Ekin-Su in bitter posts. Asked how she felt about his comments, Ekin-Su replied: “I just think if you're still talking about me and you’re having bitter posts to posts then it says more about you than me.” She also shared her thoughts on Davide's ongoing remarks, simply adding: “I wish him the best.”
Despite the bitter posts from her ex, Ekin-Su couldn't help but praise her current relationship with Curtis, explaining that it is nothing like the toxic nature of her past relationship. She stressed that she no longer feels the need to change who she is or walk on eggshells around Curtis.
Ekin-Su and Davide announced their split last year, and both have since moved on, with Davide now in a relationship with girlfriend Iris. Davide recently took to social media to share stunning photos of his romantic Valentine's celebration with girlfriend Iris at a resort, featuring a rose petal-covered bed and a swanky meal. While gushing over Iris, he couldn't resist making a subtle dig at Ekin-Su in his caption.
In his post, Davide wrote: "Happy Valentine’s Day to the most romantic woman I’ve ever met. Since being with you, I learned what a “monthsary” is. You’re the most kind and genuine person. We were supposed to meet as friends, but from that first 'friendly date,' we’ve been inseparable. I loved that you didn’t know who I was. You love deeply because you’ve been through a lot, and that made me want to protect you.
"Thank you for believing in me, for bringing out my best, and for being someone who pushes me to grow." In a subtle shade to his ex, Davide added: "True love is wonderful because it doesn’t destroy you. I know we met for a reason and I’m glad we’re healing each other. We don’t have to be together—we choose each other every day. To us."
Fans picked up on the apparent swipes at his ex as one said: "That would have been so romantic if it hadn’t been for the digs at Ekin-Su. If I were his girl, I would be disappointed in that message." Another added: "So many obvious 'hidden' messages." Someone else commented: "It doesn’t seem sincere because you can see most of the effort went into sly digs at Ekin rather than your real feelings towards your current. lol."
A fourth wrote: "Ok but appreciate her without throwing digs around.." One follower quipped: "She’s beautiful. And you can see you’re happy. But, you don’t have to say anything about your last relationship, because that disrespecting your girlfriend bringing your ex up, to her it’s like you’re comparing them, also leave Ekin alone, she’s your past & doesn’t need you s****ing her off, she’s doesn’t do it about you, so leave her alone & live your happy life."
Ekin-Su and Curtis looked happier than ever at The Smiley Charity Film Awards last night. The couple each took the stage to present a segment alongside host Lisa Snowdon.
