Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Love Island
Love Island Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu announces a tell-all memoir, “Be Your Own Best Friend,” revealing childhood traumas, bullying, and details about her relationship with ex-Davide Sanclimenti. The book aims to provide an unfiltered look at her life and offer advice to readers.
Love Island Star to Open Up About Childhood Traumas, Bullying, and Relationships
Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has announced a major career move as she bravely plans to open up about her personal life in a tell-all memoir. The book, titled “Be Your Own Best Friend,” will delve into her childhood traumas, experiences with bullying, and her high-profile relationships, including her split from ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti.
Ekin-Su’s Memoir: A Candid Look at Her Life
In an interview with The Sun, Ekin-Su, 29, revealed that the memoir will offer an unfiltered look at her life. She said, “You are going to know who I am. You’re going to know why I am the way I am.” The book promises to cover “childhood traumas” and “extreme bullying,” as well as her past relationships that “broke her heart” and left her feeling “abandoned.”
Notably, Ekin-Su plans to discuss her relationship with her ex-boyfriend Davide, with whom she won Love Island in 2022. “I’m done hiding. I’m done lying and protecting other people; this is my truth,” she stated, emphasizing her determination to share her authentic self with readers.
More Than Just a Tell-All
While the memoir will delve into Ekin-Su’s personal experiences, it also aims to guide and advise readers. Each chapter will offer insights and suggestions, and the book will conclude with a heartfelt letter Ekin-Su has written to her 10-year-old self, sharing the wisdom she wishes someone had imparted to her at that age.
Ekin-Su described the writing process as “therapy,” expressing her desire to be appreciated for her true self beyond what is portrayed on television. She feels she hasn’t been given “a chance” to showcase her authentic personality fully.
Publisher’s Announcement and Upcoming Release
Little, Brown Book Group, the publisher of Ekin-Su’s memoir, shared the news on Instagram, stating, “In this honest and uplifting guide to life, Ekin-Su reveals the hard-won lessons that have made her who she is today. Vulnerable, authentic, and packed with never-before-heard-of stories, readers will get to understand the woman behind the headlines and filters. It’s time to get acquainted with the real Ekin-Su as she shares her story in her own words.”
Reflection and Growth After Celebrity Big Brother Backlash
Ekin-Su’s decision to pen a memoir comes after facing backlash from fans who accused her of being “fake” during her time on Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year. In April, she took to Instagram to reflect on the experience, acknowledging that she hadn’t “felt herself for a long time” and had lost her sense of identity beyond being defined by “ex-relationships or TV shows.”
In her post, Ekin-Su expressed excitement for “growth and full healing,” stating that Celebrity Big Brother was a “final lightbulb moment” to make her realize the needed changes. She expressed gratitude for her supporters and looked forward to embracing a “fresh start to a new month and era.”
As Ekin-Su prepares to share her story with readers, her memoir promises to offer an intimate and empowering glimpse into the life of the beloved Love Island star, showcasing her resilience, vulnerability, and determination to be her authentic self.
