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Jessica Bacon

Love Island stars reunite for Ekin-Su's party - with two noticeable absences

The Love Island stars were out in full force to support this year’s winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu at her Oh Polly launch party in London.

The 28-year-old and her beau Davide Sanclimenti looked smitten as they stepped out to celebrate Ekin-Su’s staggering £1 million brand deal, the largest partnership in the show's history.

The Turkish actress wore a sleek black minidress, which she paired with black heels with diamantes for the occasion.

Ekin-Su let her fresh brunette hair cascade over her shoulders and a full face of make-up adding to her glamorous appearance.

Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti beamed as they reunited with their co-stars (REX/Shutterstock)
The event was to celebrate Ekin-Su's historic £1 million brand deal with Oh Polly (Photographer credit: Owen DeValk)

While the Italian Stallion, Davide, sported a fitted navy blue suit and white shirt as he cosied up to his girlfriend for photos. He beamed with pride as a star-studded line-up arrived to support Ekin-Su at the momentous launch.

The guest list was packed with memorable faces from past and present series of Love Island, but there were two notable absences, runners-up Gemma Owen and Luca Bish.

Instead, Gemma shared snaps of her own lucrative collaboration and behind the scenes footage with fashion giant Pretty Little Thing, including photos of her on an enormous billboard in Times Square.

However, unlike Ekin-Su, Gemma didn’t head to New York City to see the billboards in real life as she prepared for the Horse of the Year Show today.

Gemma and Luca did not attend the launch party, as Gemma prepared for a horse show (REX)

Gemma and Ekin-Su had a turbulent relationship on the ITV2 dating show, and Gemma called her out for “di****** behaviour” and told her in one outburst to “keep your nose out of other people's business and shut up!”

Since leaving the villa, Ekin-Su also revealed that Gemma is not in the WhatsApp group with her other finalists, which has only fuelled the rumours about their alleged feud. Gemma said she wanted to be kept out of all of the “drama” after some of her co-stars threw “shade” at her after they exited the show.

However, their co-star Tasha Ghouri attended in a black short sleeved playsuit with cut out detail. The Love Island finalist swept her hair back into a bun and showcased her fringe. She paired the outfit with a cream oversized jacket, as she posed in the sensational outfit for the camera.

Fellow 2022 Islander, Antigoni and her sister Sophia Buxton also came out to support Ekin-Su and even twinned in matching strapless playsuits for the occasion.

Tasha Ghouri looked sensational in a cut-out black playsuit (REX/Shutterstock)
Antigoni and her sister Sophia twinned for the fancy launch in London (REX/Shutterstock)

Former Islander Antigoni, 26, opted for a fitted white version of the playsuit with a suede nude jacket draped over her shoulders. She paired the look with gold accessories and kept her iconic blonde curls flowing over her shoulders.

Her younger sibling, Sophia, who has a striking resemblance to the reality star, wore the same outfit in black, with a black leather jacket and had a soft wave through her brunette hair.

Chyna Mills looked stunning in a black cut out mini dress for the star-studded event (REX/Shutterstock)
Lacey Edwards also wore a sleek all-black outfit (REX/Shutterstock)

A former Casa Amor bombshell, Amy Day, from the 2021 series also turned out to support the reality star. She wore a corset satin dress, as she smiled for pictures as other islanders from previous series began arriving.

Also on the guest list was Season 4 Love Island star, Zara McDermott and her boyfriend, Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson.

The couple were all smiles as they posed together at the event. Zara looked effortless in a black sporty bodycon dress with knee-high boots.

Zara McDermott beamed at the cameras in her cool black body-con dress (REX/Shutterstock)
Gabby Allen showcased her lean figure in a white bardot dress and black knee-high boots (REX/Shutterstock)

She swept back her blonde hair into a ponytail and wore dewy make-up, while her beau cut a casual fit in black jeans, a navy t-shirt and a bomber jacket and matching cap.

Meanwhile, personal trainer Gabby Allen, who appeared on season 3 of the ITV2 dating show, looked sensational in a white Bardot figure hugging dress with long flared sleeves.

She paired the eye-catching dress with a cute green and brown necktie and black platform heels. Gabby opted for minimal, glowing make-up and a sported beachy wave in her blonde bob.

Businesswoman and former Apprentice star Sian Gabbidon looked sleek in a corset satin dress (REX/Shutterstock)
Mariam Musa stunned in a beautiful white cut out dress (REX/Shutterstock)

Ekin-Su’s successful launch comes only days after the couple announced that they will be fronting a new ITV series. However, fans don't have long to wait for her to return to reality TV, as she has also joined this year’s Dancing on Ice line-up.

The actress told Good Morning Britain: “I’ve got some amazing news to tell you, I’m going to be doing this year’s Dancing on Ice!

“I’m so excited, I can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Stay tuned and see you on the ice.”

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