Ekin-Su and Davide Sanclimenti had been in a turbulent 11-month relationship when they left the Love Island villa.
The pair have been plagued by cheating rumors and speculation it was just a “showmanship”.
On Thursday, Davide, 28, announced that he and Ekin-Su, 28, had split just days after putting on what appeared to be a love show on the red carpet.
We take a look at all the signs that are showing up for the Love Island golden couple who won the series last year.
From a friend’s warning to dump Davide to cryptic posts and different lifestyles, here are the behind-the-scenes clues that their relationship was at breaking point.
Indiana Jones Premieres Instagram Posts
Split: We take a look at all the signs that have been showing with the Love Island golden couple, who won the series last year and appeared seemingly in love earlier this week
Awkward: The now exes attended the premiere of ‘Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny’ this week and while Ekin-Su posted a picture with ‘my husband’, Davide uploaded two of himself
Tension: Followers noticed the TV personality and asked why he did it
Before Davide confirmed their split, observant fans noticed a marked difference in the social media posts between the couple.
The now-exes attended the premiere of Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny earlier this week and walked the red carpet.
Ekin-Su had posted a loved-up snap with “my husband,” but Davide posted two photos of himself and then with Ekin in the photo dump.
Followers noticed the TV star and asked him why he did it.
“So she introduces her husband on the first slide, but on the third in his post?” “That speaks volumes to me,” commented one.
While another said after finding out about her split from Ekin-Su: “I knew you had a sad expression here, much love.”
Acting career in Turkey
Star: Last week, Ekin-Su’s revelation that she wanted to return to Turkey to resume her acting career suggested there was trouble in paradise (pictured in Turkish soap opera Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk)
Last week, Ekin-Su’s revelation that she wanted to return to Turkey to resume her acting career suggested there was trouble in paradise.
Since Davide lives in Manchester, the couple should have been in a long-distance relationship.
Ekin-Su lived in Istanbul for two years, where he starred in a soap opera called Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk.
She told The Sun: “Actually, I’d love to go back to Turkey at some point and reconnect with some old agencies out there that I was on a soap opera with.”
“I speak both English and Turkish. So why can’t I have a career in both countries?”
“It’s a tough industry and I think people always tell you, ‘You can’t do that, you can’t do that’, but you really have to keep trying.” Even if people say no, you have to keep going.
“The old show is done now, but if there was a new project in Turkey I definitely wouldn’t say no.”
cheating rumors
In April, Ekin-Su was reported to be “angry and upset” after finding messages and pictures of two models on Davide’s phone.
A source said at the time: “Everything exploded last Sunday when she found messages on Davide’s phone about their time together.
“He had texted the two girls and she assumed they all met one night.
‘Ekin-Su contacted one of the girls to let them know that she knew about things. She was angry and really upset.’
She then posted a series of cryptic social media messages, including a tweet that appeared to mock one of the girl’s Instagram snaps.
Going out: Last August, Davide was also spotted leaving a party with two Icelandic beauties in London while his girlfriend was in Los Angeles
The post, which has since been deleted, read, “No man will ever take you seriously if all they do is show semi-nude pics of you in a bikini and lingerie,” while she also liked two posts by another user that said “disrespect” and the need for “removal,” the publication states.
A representative from Ekin-Su declined to comment. Web has also reached out to Davide for comment.
Davide was also spotted leaving a party with two Icelandic beauties in London last August while his girlfriend was in Los Angeles.
The Italian hunk was joined by a pal as they jumped into a cab with the girls after watching the KSI vs Swarmz and KSI vs Pineda bouts at the O2 Arena.
Ekin-Su’s pal told her to “fire Davide”
‘The world is going to hate him’: In April, Made In Chelsea’s Lily Gray revealed she had told her close pal Ekin-Su to ‘fire’ her boyfriend Davide amid cheating rumours
In April, Made In Chelsea’s Lily Gray revealed she had told her close pal Ekin-Su to “sack” her boyfriend Davide when the cheating rumors began to circulate.
Speaking to Bobby Norris and Stephen Leng on FUBAR Radio, Lily said: She is an absolute legend. she is a queen Davide would be nothing without her. This is what I said to her today: “Once he has done this, he will be nothing without you. But you’ll be fine.” The boys will adore her. She’s going to get a great guy.’
Party Boy Lifestyle
Davide has earned a reputation as a “big party boy”. His Instagram account is littered with snaps showing off his muscular physique or when he goes out at night
Davide has earned a reputation as a “big party boy”. His Instagram account is littered with snaps showing off his muscular physique or when he goes out at night.
Ekin-Su’s friend Lily also claimed during her interview that Ekin-Su landed a big brand deal and Davide just wanted to “go out and party” at the launch event.
She continued, “I feel like him.” [Davide] likes to celebrate a lot. He’s a big party boy, I hear that.
“I know he was at a big event that she hosted and he was the face of and he just wanted to go out and celebrate.”
“It’s her event, it’s her night.” Be the supportive friend. Support your queen! And he just wanted to go out.
“It’s like, you know, Ekin, if he’s that kind of person and these rumors turn out to be true, then fire him.”
“I said to her, ‘If this comes out, you can’t stay there.’ They live together!’
“We had our problems”
The couple openly admitted to a turbulent relationship after cheating rumors surfaced.
Back then, Italian businessman Davide dismissed the idea that their relationship could be just a show.
He said, “Me and Ekin-Su had our issues because of our public positions, and sometimes still do.”
“If there is anything I would change or would have done differently.” [with Ekin-Su in the villa] Maybe I should have taken it a little slower.’
Davide went on to say that the couple is still very romantic, mostly because they “come from the same background.”
Fans were unimpressed when, just hours after announcing his split, he shared a shirtless photo with the caption, which jokingly alluded to him returning to the Love Island mansion.
He wrote, “Guess who’s coming back,” alongside an island emoji
But fans were unimpressed as just hours after Davide announced his split, he shared a shirtless photo in Ibiza with the caption jokingly alluding to him returning to the Love Island mansion.
He wrote, “Guess who’s coming back,” alongside an island emoji.
One wrote: “I really expected more class from you. ‘Sad, really sad.’
‘Disrespectful’: One wrote: ‘I really expected more class from you.’ Sad really sad’
Heartbreak: Ekin, meanwhile, has traveled to Bodrum for support after being separated from her family
Another added: “Your testimony was cold… Ekin deserves it and will get someone better.”
While a third said, ‘Wow.’ So any respect I had for you is gone.’
Ekin, meanwhile, has traveled to Bodrum to seek support from her family after being separated.
split statement
Completed! Davide took to Instagram to share the sad news with his followers just days after the couple attended the premiere of Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny together
Davide announced in the statement below that they had split, while Ekin-Su has yet to comment.
He wrote, “Ekin-Su and I are no longer together.” I am grateful for the memories and opportunities we shared and wish her all the best.
“I want everyone to respect that decision at this difficult time.” I will continue to support Ekin in any way I can.’