EKIN-Su Cülcüloğlu has embraced a fresh start as she teased her latest career project away from reality TV with a cryptic snap.
The Love Island winner recently sparked concern when she failed to appear at the live final of Celebrity Big Brother.
Ekin-Su, 29, then confirmed she would be taking a break from the spotlight after a tough time on the ITV re-boot saw her slammed for her “flirty” antics towards her co-star, Strictly favourite Nikita Kuzmin, 26.
Yet “refreshed and recharged” she now appears to be back on top.
In a post that will no doubt delight her fans, the Turkish actress captured what looked to be a series of scripts laid out on her dining table.
Ekin-Su looked to be studying them intently, making notes in the margins and on a separate notepad alongside.
Her previous acting credits include portraying the role of Isil, a London-based photographer in the Turkish soap opera Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk in 2020.
A few years after her role in Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk Ekin-Su was cast as a contestant on the eighth series of Love Island.
She has now hinted she will be back on-screen in her acting capacity after her cosy night studying, complete with a tasty dessert and candle.
Yet the star added a cheeky Emoji icon to part of the show – to keep fans guessing as to just what the role is.
To support her new career project, she revealed she was reading a book entitled How To Deal With Toxic People.
Adding to her career achievements, Ekin-Su is also former beauty queen and competed in various beauty pageants like Miss Asia Pacific World.
Time out
Back in March, Ekin confirmed she would be taking a break after her CBB stint.
After she was given the boot in a shock double dumping, the Love Island winner was met by a series of boos.
The actress and singer then re-posted a message from a pal to her Instagram Stories which read: “Our sweet girl.
“They were harsh on her and it’s soo uncomfortable.
“She has her fault, yet noone is faultless.
“Take time off Ekin to absorb and reflect on everything. We’re always rooting for you.”
Who has won Celebrity Big Brother?
THE first Celebrity Big Brother aired in March 2001 on Channel 4.
Roll on 23 years and a switch to Channel 5 in 2011, CBB is now into its 23rd season and is being hosted for the first time by ITV.
Here’s who has won the coveted title so far:
Season 1 (2001): Comedian Jack Dee beat actress Claire Sweeney despite walking out of the house and evading security for about an hour. The series was also more memorable for Vanessa Feltz telling Big Brother to “f*** off” after chalking “incarcerated”, “ambushed” and “restricted” on the table.
Season 2 (2002): Take That favourite Mark Owen triumphed over TV host Les Dennis. The latter won over the sympathy of the audience after his marriage breakdown with his wife Amanda Holden.
Season 3 (2005): Maraca shaking Bezwalked out the winner ahead of Blazin’ Squad‘s Kenzie. The Happy Mondays star scooped the £50,000 and went on a 10-hour bender, blowing the cash.
Season 4 (2006): This was the season when Big Brother mixed things up – by sending in a non-celebrity from the fictional band Kandy Floss. However, Chantelle Houghton won over viewers and housemates alike and was crowned the winner. During her time in the house she found love with Ordinary Boys singer Preston. There was also added drama when George Galloway pretended to be Rula Lenska‘s pet cat.
Season 5 (2007): Actress Shilpa Shettywon after being caught up in a racism bullying row with former BB contestant Jade Goody, model Danielle Lloyd, and S Club’s Jo O’Meara.
Season 6 (2009): Ulrika Jonsson beat Terry Christian, but controversy came in the form of rapper Coolio who was slammed by viewers as misogynistic, however, he finished in third spot.
Season 7 (2010):Alex Reid beat Dane Bowers and Vinnie Jones with a huge 65% of the vote. Alex married Katie Price one month later.
Season 8 (2011): In the first series to air on Channel 5, Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Dohertywas the unexpected winner, beating singer Kerry Katona.
Season 9 (2012): Loose Women star Denise Welch triumphed over X Factor contestant Frankie Cocozza, after stripping off while drunk and jumping into the hot tub topless.
Season 10 (2012): Comedian Julian Clary got the nod in the vote over Coleen Nolan.
Season 11 (2013): The X Factor’s Rylan Clarkbeat couple Heidi Montag
& Spencer Pratt, who was competing as “one entity” and known as Speidi.
Season 12 (2013): Geordie Shore starCharlotte Crosby beat 5ive singer Abz Love
Season 13 (2014): Jim Davidson won after a blazing row with Linda Nolan. N-dubz Dappy took the second spot.
Season 14 (2014): Gary Busey– who chose to roam around the CBB house naked – beatboxer Audley Harrison.
Season 15 (2015): Katie Price won the battle of the Katies as she saw off controversial Katie Hopkins in the final. The biggest talking point was American blogger Perez Hilton‘s raging row with Calum Best, but the series also saw two early ejections of Jeremy Jackson and Ken Morley.
Season 16 (2015): Apprentice star James Hillbeat model Austin Armacost. Tila Tequila was evicted on just the second day after she was found to have posted support for Adolf Hitler on social media.
Season 17 (2016): Geordie Shore’sScotty T won after sharing a kiss with fellow housemate Tiffany Pollard. Stephanie Davis was runner-up.
Season 18 (2016): Stephen Bear won the show despite a huge row with radio star James Whale. Ricky Norwood placed second but this season saw Christopher Bigginsejected from the house after making an anti-Semitic joke.
Season 19 (2017): Coleen Nolan entered the CBB house for a second time – and this time came out the winner beating Jedward. During her second stint, she had a massive showdown with horse star John McCririck.
Season 20 (2017): It was the battle of the reality show singers in the final, with Popstars: The Rivals winner and Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding beating The X Factor’s Amelia Lily.
Season 21 (2018): Courtney Act, otherwise known as Shane Jenek, won with politician Ann Widdecombe as runner-up.
Season 22 (2018): Winning Dancing On Ice in 2024, was not Ryan Thomas‘s first reality show title. He won the CBB title in 2018, after a shocking “run-in” with Emmerdale actress Roxanne Pallet, who falsely accused him of punching her. Actress Kirstie Alley came second.
In April, she returned to social media with a single-word message.
The beauty also took to social media to issue an update to her fans as she told how her break allowed her to “reflect and recharge.”
She admitted: “Haven’t felt myself for a long time, and I’ve realised I had kind of lost myself and for a while didn’t know who I was beyond being defined by ex relationships or TV shows, and that needs to change!”
She added: “I am so excited for all the growth and full healing. CBB was the final lightbulb moment to make me realise what needs to be done.
“Embracing the fresh start to a new month and new era…. Wishing everyone an April full of possibilities.
“I am so grateful for each one of you.”
It has been a jam-packed year for Ekin-Su, who also featured in the second season of The Traitors US.
