Love Island bombshell Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu ‘already has a celebrity fan as Jack Grealish has been liking her swimsuit snaps on Instagram’

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Love Island newcomer Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is said to have found a celebrity fan in the form of Jack Grealish.

The footballer, 26, has reportedly been liking the bombshell’s Instagram snaps as she prepares to enter the villa in Wednesday’s episode.

According to The Sun, Jack first noticed Ekin-Su five days before City’s Champions League collapse against Real Madrid.

Fan: Love Island newcomer Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is said to have found a celebrity fan in the form of Jack Grealish

A friend of the actress said the sports star first liked a photo of her in a white swimsuit followed by another on a day out in London.

A pal of Jack’s said: ‘We love Jack but just wish he’d spend more time concentrating on his football than he does on social media.’ 

Meanwhile, Ekin-Su’s friend said the stunner was happy to see Jack appreciated her snaps. 

They said: ‘Ekin is very discreet and has had lots of famous admirers before but she was quite happy to see Jack liking her pictures. He’s a very good-looking guy.’

Like: The footballer, 26, has reportedly been liking the bombshell’s Instagram snaps as she prepares to enter the villa in Wednesday’s episode

Jack previously liked a string of former Love Islander Lillie Hayes’ bikini snaps.

The England star was also said to have been secretly dating Love Island 2019 winner Amber Gill at the same time he was having secret meetings with Emily Atack.

His girlfriend Sasha Attwood was said to have given the footballer an ultimatum over his secret meetings with other women. 

Jack reportedly charmed Amber on Instagram which lead to several clandestine dates.

A source told The Sun: ‘Amber has been in contact with Jack for a while after they first got in touch online, and since then they’ve met up several times over the past few months at hotels, including one in Leeds. 

Stunning: A friend of the actress said the sports star first liked a photo of her in a white swimsuit followed by another on a day out in London

‘She was clearly quite excited about it, she told her friends, but after the news about Jack and Emily came out recently the whole thing feels a lot less glamorous.’

The insider added that the pair never had a proper relationship but Amber is disappointed to think he may have been in contact with several other women at the same time as she really liked him.’

Meanwhile, ITV2 viewers were given a taste of what’s to come as Afia Tonkmor and Ekin-Su were unveiled as shock new contestants.

Afia – who works as a Lounge Host at a Private Members Club in London – explained that signing up for the show felt like a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity but believes she is still single because she tends to ‘fall in love too quickly.’

New fling: Jack was previously reported to have been dating Love Island star Amber Gill (pictured) after his girlfriend Sasha Attwood was said to have given him an ultimatum over his secret meetings with Emily Atack

Ultimatum: Jack reportedly attempted to play down his friendship with Emily Atack (left) after being issued with an ultimatum by his girlfriend Sasha Attwood (right)

The 25-year-old said: ‘It just seems like a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet someone, have an amazing summer, just have so much fun, and have a bit of a summer romance as well.

‘But I fall in love quickly, too quickly, two dates I am like, ‘OMG I am obsessed with this boy, he’s everything.’

Afia was joined as a new contestant by Essex actress Ekin-Su who is looking for a ‘genuine spark’ in her love life but admits she can be ‘quite picky’ and isn’t in the villa to make friends.

The latest Islander, 27, said: ‘I’m looking for that real genuine spark and they just see me as me. I think the concept of the show brings back true and raw feelings.

Love Island 2022: Two episodes in and things are already heating up on Love Island as new bombshells Afia Tonkmor (left) and Ekin-Su (right) were teased on Tuesday night

‘I’m quite picky and I’m not just looking for looks, I’m looking for brains! I’m looking for someone with intelligence, someone who can have good chats.

‘Nothing like cockiness! I’m looking for a serious man and a serious relationship. I’ll bring the whole package to the villa – drama, tears, laughter, joy, and love.

‘I’m looking for the love of my life. I’m not there to make friends. If someone wants to have an argument with me, bring it on.’

Love Island continues tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox.

LOVE ISLAND 2022: MEET THE CONTESTANTS

Paige  Thorne

Name: Paige Thorne

Age: 24

Location: Swansea

Occupation: Paramedic

Who is their type on paper? ‘In Swansea there is just no-one I can find. 

‘I haven’t got to swipe. So, hopefully they can just come to me now!

‘I came out of a relationship and I was just so done with guys. Then I was like, ‘Ok, I’m bored now’

Indiyah Polack

 Name: Indiyah Polack

Age: 23

Location: London

Occupation: Hotel waitress

Who is their type on paper? ‘It’s quite hard to date without being influenced by social media and stuff like that.

‘Love Island is a great place to get to know someone one-on-one. 

‘I don’t think I have ever been out with two guys who are quite the same.’

Tasha Ghouri

Name: Tasha Ghouri

Age: 23

Location: Thirsk

Occupation: Model and dancer

Who is their type on paper? ‘My dating life has been a shambles.

‘This is an opportunity for me to find ‘the one’ and have a great summer at the same time. 

‘I’m definitely ready for a relationship. I’m 23 now so I’m ready to get to know someone and travel with them.’

Gemma Owen

Name: Gemma Owen

Age: 19

Location: Chester

Occupation: International Dressage Rider and Business Owner

Who is their type on paper? ‘I am open to finding love, I’m wanting to have a really fun summer. 

‘I would say I’m fun, flirty and fiery. I think I’m good at giving advice, I’m a good person to talk to, I’m very honest. 

‘If I want the same guy, I’d do it but in a nice respectful way.

Andrew Le Page

Name: Andrew Le Page

Age: 27

Location: Guernsey

Occupation: Real Estate Agent

Who is their type on paper? ‘When I’m with someone I’m very loyal.

‘I’m a good boyfriend as when I’m with someone I’m all for them.

‘I’m actually single for once, so I thought why not?

This is the best time to give it a go.’ 

Luca Bish

Name: Luca Bish

Age: 23

Location: Brighton 

Occupation: Fishmonger

Who is their type on paper? ‘I prefer to meet girls out and about. I think when you go looking for it, it’s not as easy though, it’s like you’re too desperate for it.

‘If I think you’re the one or I like you, I’ll take you out on a date but other than that, if we talk and I don’t like where it’s going – then I won’t be throwing out dates.’

Afia Tonkmor

Name: Afia Tonkmor

Age: 25

Location: London

Occupation: Lounge Host at a Private Members Club

Who is their type on paper? ‘I love going on dates but I want to be in a relationship and just call it a day! 

‘I like going on dates but I am just so done with it now, I just want the relationship, chill thing.’

Dami Hope

Name: Dami Hope

Age: 26

Location: Dublin

Occupation: Senior Microbiologist

Who is their type on paper? ‘I will be talking to different girls, it might not go well with some.

‘When I’m actually in a relationship, I think it’s a star sign thing.

‘I’m an Aries but I’m very passionate – I always used to put that person first. I’m really good at being in a team’.

Liam Llewellyn

 Name: Liam Llewellyn

Age: 22

Location: Newport, South Wales

Occupation: Masters Student 

Who is their type on paper? ’22 is a really nice age to meet someone, you’ve got your years ahead of you so you have time to  grow together. 

‘Love Island is a great opportunity to meet someone, you’re in with a load of different types so you can get to grips with what you really like.’

Davide Sanclimenti

 Name: Davide Sanclimenti

Age: 27

Location: Rome (lives in Manchester)

Occupation: Business owner

Who is their type on paper? ‘A lot of English girls actually love me.

‘They love to be around me and I love to be around them. I want to find my soulmate.

‘Find my person so I can actually build something in the future, grow with them, be a family. ‘

Ikenna Ekwonna

Name: Ikenna Ekwonna

Age: 23

Location: Nottingham

Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales

Who is their type on paper? ‘I’ve only been in one past relationship but now I think I’m at the age where I could find someone.

‘Hopefully, I’m going to bring spontaneity and excitement.

‘I’m not really shy to speak to people I don’t really care too much about what people think.’

Amber Beckford

Name: Amber Beckford

Age: 24

Location: London 

Occupation: Nanny

Who is their type on paper? ‘I don’t like guys that show off.

‘I don’t like flashy guys – just have a personality and make me laugh.

‘There was this one guy and he was trying to purposefully show off his car keys and we were literally in the middle of a restaurant!’

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

Name: Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

Age: 27

Location: Essex

Occupation: Actress

Who is their type on paper? ‘I’m quite picky and I’m not just looking for looks, I’m looking for brains! 

‘I’m looking for someone with intelligence, someone who can have good chats. Nothing like cockiness!’

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