Love Island’s Curtis Pritchard and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu attempted to defend their relationship on Lorraine on Friday morning - but it seriously backfired as viewers claimed that ‘their body language proves it’s fake!’
The pair, who placed third on the second season of the All Stars spin-off earlier this week, appeared on the ITV show to talk to step-in host Christine Lampard, 46, about how things have been since being back home in the UK after their time in South Africa.
Ekin-Su, 30, and Curtis, 29, had a rocky ride during their time in the villa, including a huge blip when bombshell Danielle Sellers, 29, arrived - and Curtis was interested in getting to know her.
This has made some viewers and their fellow islanders doubt their relationship, and Christine was keen to know what they think about those who think their relationship isn't real.
Ekin-Su said: 'I would say everyone is entitled to an opinion.
'It’s okay if some people call it fake, showmance, real, whatever. That's okay.
Love Island's Curtis and Ekin-Su attempt to defend relationship on Lorraine - but it seriously backfires as viewers claims 'their body language proves it's fake!'
The pair appeared on the ITV show to talk to step-in host Christine Lampard, 46, about how things have been since being back home in the UK after their time in South Africa
Ekin-Su and Curtis placed third on the second season of the All Stars spin-off earlier this week
'What’s important is what we feel and that’s real. I guess we're both from theatrical backgrounds, so it's normal... You put me and him together, it becomes a theatre performance.
'So I understand why people may think that. It’s fine, it's an opinion.'
However those watching at home were not convinced and flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts on their relationship.
One wrote: '100% showmance Ekin Su fame hungry #lorraine.'
Another added: 'ITV appearance contracts usually last a year. Cue a breakup just in time for the new season to avoid stealing too much attention. #Lorraine.'
A third chimed in: '#Lorraine not sure of the body language between Curtis and Ekin Su, he’s definitely into her… but…..'
'Call me cynical but I give them 6 months to a year... tops #lorraine,' a fourth tweeted.
A fifth said: 'Ekin Su & Curtis absolute fake relationship, after three months and the fame dries up, they will split, its all fake, Ekin Su is an actress.'
Those watching at home were not convinced and flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts on their relationship
A sixth questioned :'So you mean when you are together, you are acting? Mind blown #Lorraine.'
Curtis was an original All Stars islander this year, but Ekin-Su was the first bombshell to enter the villa.
The Turkish actress picked Curtis, Scott Thomas and Ronnie Vint to go on a date with her.
And despite keeping quite quiet during their date, the ballroom and Latin dancer certainly caught Ekin's eye.
The couple paired up very early on in the show and couldn't keep their hands off each other.
However they had a blip when Danielle arrived.
Depsite his attraction to the blonde beauty, Curtis decided that his connection with Ekin-Su was stronger.
The happy couple looked more loved-up than ever as they returned to the UK on Thursday.
They were greeted at the airport by their loved ones, including Curtis' former Strictly pro brother AJ Pritchard.
Earlier this week the pair made their relationship Instagram official - by revealing their cute nicknames that they are saved as on each other's phones.
Ekin-Su shot to fame on the eighth series of Love Island in 2022.
She won the show with her ex Davide Sanclimenti.
The pair went their separate ways back in January 2024 after trying to make things work for a second time.
Meanwhile Curtis took part in the show back in 2019 and placed fourth with his ex Maura Higgins.
He later took part in Love island Games in 2023, but only lasted a few days.
Lorraine airs weekdays from 9am on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
