Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu made sure to dressed to impress in an eye catching pink co-ord as she attended her first event since suffering a post-eviction backlash in the wake of her Celebrity Big Brother stint.
The Love Island star, 29, seemed in good spirits as she attended the BPerfect shop launch on Enoch street in Glasgow on Thursday.
She looked incredible as she flashed her midriff in the long sleeved crop top which she teamed with a figure hugging maxi skirt.
Leaving her long brunette tresses loose, the reality star elevated her frame in a pair of towering white heels.
Ekin-Su was supported by one of her CBB co-star Bradley Riches who seemed in high spirits as he posed with his new fiancé Scott Johnston.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu made sure to dressed to impress in an pink co-ord as she attended her first event since suffering a post-eviction backlash in the wake of her Celebrity Big Brother stint
The Love Island star, 29, seemed in good spirits as she attended the BPerfect shop launch on Enoch street in Glasgow on Thursday
Also in attendance was former Love Island star Laura Anderson who looked chic in a pleated white mini shirt and a beige belted blazer.
The appearance comes after Ekin-Su skipped the CBB final last month after her management felt she was too ‘vulnerable’ to return in light of her turbulent time on the ITV series and subsequent drama-filled spin-off show appearance.
Ekin-Su was embroiled in a bullying row after she was booed by the studio audience, goaded by guest star Layton Williams and mocked by hosts AJ Adudu and Will Best, the latter branding her ‘Ekin Boo Hoo Hoo’, during her stint on ITV2’s Late & Live shortly after her eviction.
The model sparked the onslaught by claiming she was ‘edited badly’, after being informed by loved ones that she was at risk of being ‘cancelled’ and fans had ‘turned against her’ due to the way she had been portrayed.
She has since revealed that she had ‘lost herself’ in the run up to appearing on the show as she returned to social media earlier this month to update her 3.8 million Instagram followers.
Alongside a series of snaps taken during her social media break, Ekin-Su shared: Just a little message to say hi❤️ Thank you once more for all your kindness.
‘Took some time off to reflect, recharge and restore which i’m still very much doing but I’ll need to be back online for work purposes especially.
‘Thanks to the brands who I work with who have respected my boundaries and shown compassion and love during the past year.
She looked incredible as she flashed her midriff in the long sleeved crop top which she teamed with a figure hugging maxi skirt
She flashed her gorgeous smile as she enjoyed a drink a the party
Ekin-Su showed off her amazing figure as she blew a kiss to the camera while posing for photos
Ekin-Su was supported by one of her CBB co-star Bradley Riches who seemed in high spirits as he posed with his new fiancé Scott Johnston
Bradley, who got engaged earlier this week, looked cool in a double denim number
Also in attendance was former Love Island star Laura Anderson who looked chic in a pleated white mini shirt and a beige belted blazer
‘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!
‘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 ❤️ [sic].’
Following her withdrawal from the Celebrity Big Brother final, Ekin-Su broke her silence saying she believed it was ‘the right decision’ after suffering backlash.
The reaction of the show’s hosts and guests triggered hundreds of Ofcom complaints and ex-CBB host Davina McCall reminding ITV of their duty of care.
But Ekin-Su took control of the situation with an empowering message addressing her absence from the final and looking ahead to her next chapter.
The model confided in her inner circle that it’s clear she has some work to do on herself, and everyone is beyond happy that the strong woman they know and love, is setting boundaries and working on herself.
Friends think her decision to be honest and open with fans, is refreshing, and have applauded her unapologetic decision to do what’s best for her in this moment – regardless of outside pressures about attending the final.
Ekin-Su said: ‘I know it’s unlike me to hide away, but I’ve been taking some time to reflect.
It comes after Ekin-Su skipped the CBB final last month after her management felt she was too ‘vulnerable’ to return in light of her turbulent time on the ITV series
Ekin-Su took control of the situation with an empowering message addressing her absence from the final and looking ahead to her next chapter
‘Sometimes in our lowest moments, we learn the most important lessons about ourselves.
‘I hope you don’t think I am selfish for setting boundaries and putting my own needs first lst night.
‘I’m fully aware that not everybody will understand my absence, or think it was the right decision to make, BUT it was the right decision for me.
‘I chose to remove myself from a potentially uncomfortable situation that I preferred to avoid.
‘I’m proud of myself for recognising what I need during this time, despite the hate that might come my way.
‘Accountability is key and when I’m ready, I will give some context around these past few weeks. Thank you to everybody who has sent kindness my way, I see you, and I appreciate you. The new chapter starts now.’
She added: ‘I hope everybody enjoyed watching the CBB final. A huge congratulations to David for the win.’
Following her stint on Late & Live, Ekin-Su was also falsely accused of cancelling her guest slot on ITV1 show Lorraine, despite never being confirmed to appear, which forced ITV and host Lorraine Kelly into issuing an apology the day after.
And her time in the house was also tinged with accusations she was being harshly treated, which former housemate Levi Roots alluded to in his exit chat when he claimed Ekin-Su had been victim of ‘micro-bullying’.
A source close to Ekin-Su told MailOnline her decision to star in Celebrity Big Brother had backfired and she regrets signing up, especially so soon after her break-up from Love Island co-star Davide Sanclimenti in January after two years.
Ekin-Su privately admitted choosing to appear on Celebrity Big Brother after splitting from Davide Sanclimenti in January was, in hindsight, the wrong decision
The source said: ‘Ekin-Su, in hindsight, feels the decision to enter the house after a very public separation, was perhaps not the right decision, as she carried a lot of raw emotion and unresolved feelings into the house.
‘However, she understands she must be accountable for a few things that have happened.’
Ibiza Weekender star David Potts was hot favourite going into the final and proved the bookies right, pipping Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin who finished runner-up.
Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh, TV host Fern Britton and Coronation Street star Colson Smith also made it to the final day.
