Another Love Island pair has ended their romance and I’m no longer surprised by these results. After Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Curtis Pritchard broke up after only three months as a couple, I can’t help but wonder why relationships formed in villas don’t last. It’s concerning because filming two ordinary people falling in love when it’s so hard for them makes us all hypocritical—we’re shocked when things don’t work out even though we knew it could be tough. Anyone who’s hoped to meet their soulmate on TV or worried about love surviving in the spotlight knows the kind of worry Francie means.
You’ll understand why some of the best reality TV partners struggle to make things last, the early warning signs we didn’t notice and if Love Island’s relationships are set up to fail. I’ll also tell you my views on what happens for the rest of the contestants and why we shouldn’t hope for a happy ending in a show that’s all about human interaction.
Kind Goodbye That Tells a Lot
On Love Island All Stars earlier this year, the pair finished in third and seemed extremely happy, ready to take on the world side by side. Four months later, they’re sharing sweet and polite Instagram moments about ending their relationship with understanding. It seems we’ve gone through this scene many, many times. On Instagram, Ekin-Su explained how ‘really tough’ it was for them and Curtis replied by letting fans know how much they supported him.
What amazes me most is the mature way they worked through the announcement. Without all the drama, no backstabbing—both of them saying they couldn’t make it work. I feel that approaching each other with respect suggests they are both good people who couldn’t continue the relationship after leaving the show.
Why Their Relationship Doesn’t Hold Up in Real Situations
Wonder about it. You bring attractive individuals to a luxurious villa, cut off their real-life stress and watch them build relationships. Then, without warning, they’re once again in the public eye, have to interact with brands and follow schedules unlike any other. Curtis has chosen to build his career as a professional dancer and Ekin-Su receives offers from TV and brands. These aren’t only relationship issues; they become more noticeable because everyone is watching.
It’s tough timing since just weeks ago, the winners Casey O’Gorman and Gabby Allen broke up. I believe this sheds light on the Love Island programme itself. The competition produces a false intimacy that doesn’t often work well for real relationships.
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This breakup proves yet again that the Lothyka experience is not always real love. Just because they’re fake doesn’t mean what we feel isn’t real—we should just give up looking for fairy tale resolutions in TV.
