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Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has become the first contestant to sign up to Love Island: All Stars, MailOnline can reveal.
The former Love Island winner, 30, who scooped the £50,000 cash prize with ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti in 2022, will make a triumphant return to the series in January as she hopes to finally find a long-term partner.
She won over ITV2 viewers during her first appearance on the show where she and Davide, who famously accused Ekin of being a 'liar' and an 'actress', became known for their tempestuous romance.
After their bitter breakup earlier this year, Ekin starred on Celebrity Big Brother but was branded 'fake' by her housemates, with the reality star avoiding the show's final following an 'uncomfortable backlash.'
Ekin later admitted to being in 'survival mode' and said she was carrying a lot of 'baggage' because of her split from Davide, who was accused of being unfaithful during their relationship on multiple occasions.
But now, by returning to the show that made her name, Ekin hopes to be her own person again and finally find the right man to settle down with.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has become the first contestant to sign up to Love Island: All Stars, MailOnline can reveal
The former Love Island winner, who scooped the £50,000 cash prize with ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti in 2022, will make a triumphant return to the series in January
She won over ITV2 viewers during her first appearance on the show where she and Davide, who famously accused Ekin of being a 'liar' and an 'actress', became known for their romance
A TV source told MailOnline: 'Ekin-Su has been the number one priority for casting producers, they know fans would love to see her return to the villa.
'She was so iconic during her first appearance on the show and now she's single again at the perfect time.
'The deal is agreed in principle, there's still some details to sort out, but there's huge hope she's finally agreed to take a second chance at finding long-lasting love in front of the nation.
'Ekin's in her 30s now too, she really wants to meet someone genuine who she can settle down with and after seeing it happen for last year's All Stars winners, she's keeping her fingers crossed she can be next.'
Molly Smith and boyfriend Tom Clare became the first Love Island: All Star champions after falling for each other in South Africa.
The show, hosted by Maya Jama, returns to screens in January with a lineup of former Islanders including the likes of Gemma Owen already rumoured to be taking part.
And bosses are hoping the show will be as successful as last year's debut after Love Island was streamed 640million times following the launch of ITVX two years ago.
Ekin's career has gone from strength to strength since she found fame on the series with the star being cast for Dancing On Ice, The Traitors US, and Celebrity Big Brother.
MailOnline has approached ITV and Ekin's spokesperson for comment.
The show, hosted by Maya Jama, returns to screens in January with a lineup of former Islanders including the likes of Gemma Owen already rumoured to be taking part
Since her split from Davide, Ekin has been linked with TOWIE star James Argent and Married At First Sight contestant Georges Berthonneau
Ekin's career has gone from strength to strength since she found fame on the series with the star being cast for Dancing On Ice, The Traitors US, and Celebrity Big Brother
Viewers had high hopes for Ekin and Davide, who bonded in the villa over their passion for food and fitness, after they won the programme in 2022
Her reputation was tarnished in the aftermath of her Celebrity Big Brother appearance as she clashed with west end star Layton Williams on spin-off show Late & Live and blamed the show's edit for her 'unfair' portrayal.
Since her split from Davide, Ekin has been linked with TOWIE star James Argent and Married At First Sight contestant Georges Berthonneau.
Despite reports, Ekin has attempted to keep her romantic life private, denying her involvement with anyone on a longterm basis.
Speaking to MailOnline last month, she said: 'I'm a hundred percent cent single, and loving life... I'm thirty, flirty and thriving.
'I can see who I want. I can date who I want, and it's my private life, thank you very much.'
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