Love Island: ‘If you say another patronising comment you can shove it up your a**’: Gemma is FURIOUS with Ekin-Su after the bombshell flirts with Davide and says she’s not in villa to make friends
- The Essex actress, 27, arrived alongside fellow newcomer Akin Tonkmor, 24, and immediately made an impression on the boys with her beauty.
- She didn’t have much luck with the girls after proclaiming she was not in the villa to make friends and then told 19-year-old Gemma Owen she could be like her big sister
- Chatting with the girls around the firepit, Ekin-Su announced: ‘I’m sorry I’m not here to make seasonal girlfriends, I’m here to make the love of my life’
- Unimpressed, Gemma said in the beach hut: ‘I’m sure she didn’t mean it in a b****y way but I felt like it was a bit patronising. I was a bit like, ugh’
- Ekin-Su, who wasn’t shy about admitting she liked Davide, said of him and Gemma: ‘It’s a very dry couple. Where are the amore kisses? Where’s the “good morning baby?”‘
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Tensions soared in the Love Island villa as bombshell Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu made a dramatic entrance on Thursday’s episode.
The Essex actress, 27, arrived alongside fellow newcomer Akin Tonkmor, 24, and immediately made an impression on the boys with her beauty.
However, she didn’t have much luck with the girls after proclaiming she was not in the villa to make friends and then told 19-year-old Gemma Owen she could be like her big sister.
Awkward: Tensions soared in the Love Island villa as bombshell Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu made a dramatic entrance on Thursday’s episode and irritated Gemma Owen (pictured)
Chatting with the girls around the firepit, Ekin-Su announced: ‘I’m sorry I’m not here to make seasonal girlfriends, I’m here to make the love of my life.’
Gemma was seen smirking at the remark before Ekin-Su learned she was only 19, prompting her to say: ‘You could be my little sister that I could protect.’
Unimpressed, Gemma said in the beach hut: ‘I’m sure she didn’t mean it in a b****y way but I felt like it was a bit patronising. I was a bit like, ugh.’
Later, speaking in the bedroom to the other girls, she added: ‘That comment pissed me off. “I’m gonna go for what I want.” Yeah b***h, same.’
Confident: Ekin-Su didn’t have much luck with the girls after proclaiming she was not in the villa to make friends and then told 19-year-old Gemma Owen she could be like her big sister
Unimpressed: Gemma was seen smirking at the remark before Ekin-Su learned she was only 19, prompting her to say: ‘You could be my little sister that I could protect’
Not mincing words: Speaking about Ekin-Su in the bedroom, Gemma said: ‘If you say another patronising comment you can shove it right up your a**’
The girls spoke about Ekin-Su again the following morning in the bedroom, Amber Beckford said: ‘I’m still happy to get to know them, I’m not going to be bitchy but…’
Gemma agreed, saying: ‘Yeah and me, if you say another patronising comment you can shove it right up your a**.’
Afia and Ekin-Su walked into the bedroom moments later, with the actress saying to the girls: ‘Don’t b***h too much about me… I’m just joking.’
Chatting in the garden, Afia said to Ekin-Su: ‘I don’t think a 19 year old is your competition.’
Ekin-Su, who wasn’t shy about admitting she liked Davide, said of him and Gemma: ‘It’s a very dry couple. Where are the amore kisses? Where’s the “good morning baby?” I am so excited for today.’
Tension: Chatting in the garden, Afia said to Ekin-Su: ‘I don’t think a 19 year old is your competition’
Later, Davide and Gemma had a chat about their eight-year age difference, with both insisting it didn’t bother them.
Davide said: ‘I’m much older than you, you’re not bothered about it.’
Gemma replied: ‘No it’s not an issue for me at all. I’ve been seeing guys…’
‘Much older than you,’ Davide said.
‘Yeah, it’s very normal for me. For you, is it an issue?’ she asked.
Workout: Ekin-Su, who wasn’t shy about admitting she liked Davide, said of him and Gemma: ‘It’s a very dry couple. Where are the amore kisses? Where’s the good morning baby? I am so excited for today’
‘No it’s not an issue about age,’ he said. ‘I say sometimes you are probably more mature than age.’
In the evening, things got awkward as the islanders played a game of beer pong where they had to complete a series of dares.
Tasha Ghouri was left unimpressed when Paige Thorne kissed Andrew Le Page – who Tasha is coupled up with – in answer to the dare ‘kiss the boy who you think is boyfriend material’.
Andrew returned the favour moments later when he locked lips with Paige, selecting her as the girl he thought was ‘wifey material’.
Speaking to Gemma and Dami Hope says: ‘It wasn’t nice to see at all.’
Raunchy: Elsewhere, the Islanders gather to play a game of beer pong where Andrew kissed Paige after being dared to smooch the girl he believes is ‘wifey material’
Not happy: Tasha Ghouri was left unimpressed when Paige kissed Andrew – who Tasha is coupled up with
Tasha said: ‘It opened a lot of eyes for me. No one told Andrew to say Paige was wifey material’
The model added: ‘It opened a lot of eyes for me. No one told Andrew to say Paige was wifey material.’
The show kicked off with Liam’s double date with newcomers Ekin-Su and Akin.
Speaking in the Beach Hut after being chosen, Liam said: ‘It’s a massive booster, definitely what I needed, I am buzzing now, I can’t wait to meet the girls.’
Afia and Ekin-Su awaited Liam’s arrival in the candle-lit courtyard and first up was Afia.
Liam was quick to compliment the new arrival, saying: ‘I like your vibe, you’re just a laugh, a bubbly, outgoing girl and that’s exactly what I want.’
Date night: Liam was chosen by the public to go on dates with newcomers Afia Tonkmor and Ekin-Su
Afia asked: ‘Would you say I am your type?’
Liam said: ‘You’re definitely my type, 100%.’
Afia replied: ‘You’re not my usual type but you’re very pretty. I do like talking to you. I think you’re really nice.’
Up next was Ekin-Su and the flirtation is there from the offset as she says: ‘You’ve got really nice eyes, the colour of the sea, almost like you can kind of swim in it and get lost.’
Liam playfully asked: ‘Are you getting a bit lost?’
Speaking in the Beach Hut after being chosen, Liam said: ‘It’s a massive booster, definitely what I needed, I am buzzing now, I can’t wait to meet the girls’ (pictured with Ekin-Su)
Ekin-su said: ‘Maybe I am.’ She later adds: ‘Your eyes are just hypnotising me, I love blue eyes.’
When Afia and Ekin-Su finally arrive in the villa, they immediately cause a stir with Davide, Liam and Luca all instantly impressed.
Speaking in the Beach Hut, Davide says: ‘Wow, wow, wow – the two new girls are fire.’
In the Beach Hut, Luca added: ‘Ekin-Su, oh my god, she’s going to cause trouble.’
Up next was Ekin-Su and the flirtation is there from the offset as she said: ‘You’ve got really nice eyes, the colour of the sea, almost like you can kind of swim in it and get lost.’
Liam playfully asked: ‘Are you getting a bit lost?’
Flirt: Afia and Ekin-Su awaited Liam’s arrival in the candle-lit courtyard and first up was Afia
Ekin-su replied: ‘Maybe I am.’ She later adds: ‘Your eyes are just hypnotising me, I love blue eyes.’
Liam said: ‘I feel like you could be a bit of a troublemaker.’
When Afia and Ekin-Su finally arrived in the villa, they immediately caused a stir with Davide, Liam and Luca all instantly impressed.
Speaking in the Beach Hut, Davide said: ‘Wow, wow, wow – the two new girls are fire.’
Luca added: ‘Ekin f*****g Su, oh my god, she’s going to cause trouble.’
Love Island continues tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox.
Here they come: When Afia and Ekin-Su finally arrived in the villa, they immediately cause a stir with Davide, Liam and Luca all instantly impressed
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!’
