Davide Sanclimenti sparked rumours he is jetting to South Africa to join the cast of Love Island: All Stars as he arrived at Manchester Airport on Tuesday morning.
The reality star, 29, who split from on-off girlfriend Ekin-Su Culculoglu last week, won season eight of the ITV2 show in 2022 with the actress, 29.
Despite announcing their break-up, neither the Italian stallion nor Ekin-Su are yet to wipe each other from their respective Instagram pages, further fuelling rumours that they have not broken up.
Fans have speculated that the couple’s break-up is just for show, and they will both appear on the spin-off series.
Davide beamed as he pushed a number of suitcases on a trolley through the airport to check-in for his flight
Davide Sanclimenti sparked rumours he is jetting to South Africa to join the cast of Love Island: All Stars as he arrived at Manchester Airport on Tuesday morning
The reality star, 29, who split from on-off girlfriend Ekin-Su Culculoglu last week, won season eight of the ITV2 show in 2022 with the actress, 29
He cut a casual figure in an all black ensemble complete with a cardigan, white trainers and a pair of headphones place around his neck.
Furthering speculation, the ITV2 star took to his Instagram Story to share a snap of himself enjoying a glass of wine in a lounge and wrote: ‘Guess where I’m going….’
Ekin-Su revealed that she and Davide had split for a second time last Tuesday.
Taking to her Instagram story, the Love Island star wrote: ‘The last 18-months have been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, just like every relationship.
‘Davide and I both wanted to make this work as we cared deeply for each other. Unfortunately I have recently made the decision to end our relationship and to go our separate ways..
‘Breakups are never easy. For any couple. And we hope that our privacy will be respected. I enjoyed our time together and the memories we made.
‘Thank you for your continued support. It’s been so lovely to have you follow our Love Island journeys together since the villa and we hope you’ll continue to follow our careers as we go off in our own directions. Love always, Ekin-Su.’
Davide released his own statement later that same day also on his Instagram story, and used the same font and colours as Ekin-Su.
Davide beamed as he pushed a number of suitcases on a trolley through the airport to check-in for his flight
Furthering speculation, the ITV2 star took to his Instagram Story to share a snap of himself enjoying a glass of wine in a lounge and wrote: ‘Guess where I’m going….’
Davide and Ekin-Su both still have each other on their Instagram pages, further fuelling rumours that they have not really broken up (pictured in November 2023)
He wrote: ‘Life sometimes reserves surprises and suddenly wakes you up…
‘Ekin and I, just after the ski holidays, decided to go different ways. It was a joint decision, but I was waiting to make it public to respect her time in the show.’
Hinting at foul play from Ekin-Su he said: ‘I don’t know why the agreed statement changed last minute, but continued: ‘I agree, it was a beautiful story even with its ups and downs like all couples.
‘I loved every moment, from the first time I knew her in the Villa until the life outside. I really believed in us and saw a future for us.
‘But sometimes in life people need to grow apart. Is just the direction of life. I will treasure our moments forever.’
He signed off by saying: ‘Now it’s time to focus on myself. I love you all always, thank you for the unconditional support everyone showed me from the beginning. Davide.’
Jess and Eve Gale entered the All Stars villa in the final moments of the latest episode of Love Island with 2019 star Joe Garratt, leaving their fellow singletons stunned.
The twins, 24, first appeared on the ITV2 show’s winter series back in 2020 where they fought for current All Star Callum Jones’ affections.
Jess made the final with Ched Uzor, coming in fourth place, but they later announced their split in June 2020 after struggling to make things work in lockdown.
Joe, 27, appeared on the show in 2019, when he was seen vying for Lucie Donlan’s heart.
Fans have speculated that the couple’s break up is just for show, and they will both appear on Love Island: All Stars and dramatically get back together (pictured in 2022)
LOVE ISLAND ALL STARS: MEET THE CAST
Kaz Kamwi
AGE: 29
SERIES: 7
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? To be totally honest, I actually really want to find love.
I had a great time last series but I want to have an even better time.
How will you feel if you come across an ex in the Villa or someone you’ve previously dated from the show? The thing is, I’m a bad b*tch so I will handle it with as much grace as I can.
Georgia Harrison
AGE: 29
SERIES: 3
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? This is the last year of my 20s so I want to go in the Villa and have some fun and hopefully meet someone that I can fall in love with. I’m lucky in the sense that I’ve got everything in my life that I could possibly wish for, apart from love.
If you had to pick your top Islanders from Series 1 to 10 to couple up with who would they be and why? Chris Taylor, he’s hilarious and the main thing I’m attracted to is a man who can make me laugh. What a fun guy and like I said, I’m looking for someone to TikTok with so I reckon he’d be game for that sort of stuff!
Georgia Steel
AGE: 25
SERIES: 4
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? I’m 25, I have a house, a cat, a nice car – I have everything in life but a boyfriend, so why not give it as go.
You’ve been brave and honest in opening up about being conned by a former partner. How has this experience impacted the way in which you now approach dating?
I take that experience as a really positive reflection now. I look at it as something I had to go through to make me stronger and learn things in life for me to be able to learn what I want in my next partner.
Molly Smith
AGE: 29
SERIES: 6
What do you need to know? Molly entered her season as a Casa Amor bombshell and managed to turn Callum Jones’ head.
It’s believed she ended things with Callum after three years because she ‘wanted to get engaged’ but the offer was seemingly not forthcoming.
Arabella Chi
AGE: 32
SERIES: 5
What do you need to know? Despite a fleeting stint on her series she has hit the headlines with a series of high profile romances since, most recently with footballer Ruben Dias.
She was linked to former French rugby player Yoann Huget and DJ Tom Zanetti. She also enjoyed a brief dalliance with fellow All Star Toby Aromolaran.
Tom Clare
AGE: 24
SERIES: 9
Why are you returning to the Villa?
I found love last time, so I am back and ready to give it another go.
What will you do differently this time round?
Last time I did exactly what I wanted and got the girl that I wanted, so no I wouldn’t do anything different.
Why do you think the Villa is the perfect place to find love?
When you’re with someone 24/7 you really get to know them. It can be such an alien environment, so you really get to know someone in a short space of time. It’s Love Island – it’s the best place!
Casey O’Gorman
AGE: 27
SERIES: 9
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? I didn’t find love the first time round so I’m hoping it will be second time lucky.
I had the most amazing experience before, so get me back in that villa.
Who do you have your eye on? I’ve got my eyes on Molly, for sure. I genuinely think she is a 10 out of 10. Georgia H as well – I know her and we have had a good time together. It’ll be interesting to see if it can develop in any way.
Joe Garratt
AGE: 27
SERIES: 5
What do you need to know?
Joe was the resident sandwich man on Love Island, due to owning his own business.
He soon embarked on a relationship with Cornish surfer Lucy Donlan, but is now single and hoping to find the woman of his dreams in the South African villa.
Toby Aromolaran
AGE: 24
SERIES: 7
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? If I’m Single and Love Island is an opportunity for me, how could you turn down the chance to find love again?!
You were in a long term relationship with Chloe Burrows, what do you think her reaction will be when she hears you are going into the Villa? I don’t know how she would take it. We will always have love for each other and I think she would wish me the best of luck, as I would certainly do the same.
Chris Taylor
AGE: 33
SERIES: 5
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? Last time I was only there for 15 days, so I want to do it and enjoy it all again. I am 33 now and getting on a bit – I am getting ear hair! It would be nice to have a girl to keep my ears trimmed for me!
How did the Barbie Movie come about? I was invited to an afterparty by Margot Robbie and then ended up at an after party with her. I started to panic and make conversation with her, just having really stupid chats. All I can assume is that my silly chat made an impression on Margot Robbie. 18 months later I got an email from Warner Brothers.
Anton Danyluk
AGE: 29
SERIES: 5
Why are you returning to the Love Island Villa? For me it was a no brainer. I got the call and it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and probably the best summer I have ever had in my life. Getting the chance to do it twice is going to be unbelievable.
Why do you think the Love Island Villa is the perfect place to find love?
I think this time with Love Island: All Stars, things will be different, as we all understand what it’s like to go on Love Island and the only thing now missing is finding a partner.
Callum Jones
AGE: 27
SERIES: 6
What do you need to know? Callum caused shockwaves in his series when he ended his romance with Shauna Phillips and recoupled with Molly Smith in Casa Amor.
The couple went on to have a three-year relationship, even moving in together in Manchester but split last year, months before an awkward reunion in the Love Island All Stars villa.
Josh Ritchie
AGE: 29
SERIES: 1
What do you need to know? Joshua, was one of the original Islanders in 2015 and has since made a name for himself on reality TV shows including Ex on the Beach and Celebs Go Dating – and because of his highly publicised romances.
He dated fellow All Stars contestant Georgia Harrison as well as Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby.
Sophie Piper
AGE: 24
SERIES: 6
Why are you returning to the famous Love Island Villa?
I had a fun experience the first time around but I didn’t go the full way and find love, so I’d love to find someone this time.
What will you do differently this time round?
I’m quite chilled and don’t want drama, so I think I will approach this time round in a similar way. I’m a one guy kind of girl.
Why do you think the Villa is the perfect place to find love?
It’s a once in a lifetime experience and not something that comes up every day.
Joanna Chimonides
AGE: 27
SERIES: 5
What do you need to know?
Viewers will remember Joanna coupling up with ex-boyfriend Michael Griffiths after they met in Casa Amor, which left his partner at the time, Amber Gill, heartbroken.
But Amber went on to win the series and the £50,000 cash prize with Greg O’Shea after fans fumed over the way she was treated by Michael.
As she enters the show for a second time, Joanna, who dated England footballer Ben Chilwell, has vowed not to play it safe – and will tread on toes if she needs to.
Jess Gale
AGE: 24
SERIES: 6
Why are you returning to the villa?
‘This time around I feel more mature and focussed ready to find my future husband. I’m ready now, we’ve had so much fun the last few years I’m ready to share my life with someone else other than Eve.’
Eve Gale
AGE: 24
SERIES: 6
Why have you returned to the villa?
‘I’m going to go in with an open mind and fully immerse myself into villa life, I’m going to try and have more fun with it.
‘I’m 24 and although that’s young, I want to be married by 28 so I need to get a move on. All my friends are starting to settle down, I feel like it’s my time too.’
