Love Island's Curtis Pritchard breaks silence on real reason for Ekin-Su split

Reality TV star has issued a statement after announced earlier. The news comes just three months after they left 's All Stars villa together as a finalist couple.

Earlier today, Ekin-Su, 30, shared with fans on that she had parted ways with Curtis, 29. In her statement issued this morning, she said it had been a "tough decision" and that they are focusing on "navigating this transition".

She told her followers: "I wanted to share that Curtis and I have decided to go our separate ways. It's been a really tough decision, but one made with a lot of love and respect for one another. He's an incredible person and I'll always cherish the memories we made both in and out of the villa."

Ekin-Su continued in the message on the platform: "Thank you all so much for the love and support over the past few months. We're both focusing on navigating this transition and would really appreciate privacy during this time."

Following her post earlier today, Curtis has since issued his own statement on their separation. He confirmed in his post this afternoon that he is no longer in a relationship with Ekin-Su and thanked fans for their support.

Curtis began his statement by writing: "Just a quick note to say thank you so much for all the kind messages, it really does mean the ." He then told his followers: "It's true, Ekin and I have decided to go our separate ways."

He went on to say that whilst parting ways isn't "easy," he remains grateful for the experiences they shared together. Curtis concluded by saying that he is "keeping busy" with work following his break-up from former co-star Ekin-Su.

Curtis said: "Breakups are never easy, but I'll always be grateful for the laughs, the adventures, and the memories (especially the dance routines). I'll be keeping busy with work, , dancing, and working with the team on FINT. Lots of love, Curtis."

The news comes just three months on from the final of All Stars in February. Curtis and Ekin-Su, who began their romance on the second season of the spin-off, which launched the previous month, were finalists and placed third.

In a video shared by Love Island following the final, Curtis said: "I didn't expect to be here but I've found Ekin." Ekin-Su told fans moments later in the clip: "I found my man. I've got a boyfriend and for me this is winning. This is it!"

Curtis and Ekin-Su have shared updates in the weeks since they left the villa in South Africa together. As previously reported, the former co-stars just last month though, which Ekin-Su denied at the time.

The news of their break-up this week comes after it was announced earlier this month that All Stars winners and Casey O'Gorman . It was described as a "mutual" decision and a statement at the time shared that they remained on good terms.

Gabby had shared with just days earlier that things were going "so good" between them. She however also admitted at the same interview at that she amid a busy work schedule.

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