Two Love Islanders were overheard making plans for a clandestine rendezvous at the recent National Television Awards. The duo seemed to be engaging in flirtatious banter while socializing at a post-ceremony party.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Joe Garratt, who did not appear together on the reality show, were seen sharing laughs in the VIP area during the event’s afterparty. Observers sensed a spark between them as Joe reportedly suggested going on a date with Ekin-Su.
An insider revealed, “Ekin-Su and Joe share a genuine chemistry that was evident to anyone glancing their way. Their non-stop laughter and playful interactions at the afterparty caught everyone’s attention.”
According to sources speaking to The Sun, Joe expressed interest in spending more time with Ekin-Su by proposing a potential date, indicating his longstanding desire to connect further with her.
Speculation arose that the pair could become the next Love Island couple in a line of post-show relationships. While many Love Island pairs have thrived beyond the show, some connections have also formed between former contestants after filming concluded.
Ekin-Su’s previous Love Island romance was with Curtis Pritchard on Love Island: All Stars, where they reached the final but narrowly missed out on victory. Joe has been romantically linked to various personalities, including TOWIE’s Frankie Sims, Too Hot To Handle’s Georgia Hassarati, and internet sensation Sophie Batzloff.
Notably, Joe’s Love Island journey included a partnership with Lucie Donlan in season five, during which their relationship faced challenges when another contestant, Tommy Fury, developed an interest in Lucie. Tommy ultimately found happiness with Molly-Mae Hague, with whom he shares a child.
Despite a brief separation, Tommy and Molly-Mae reconciled, as revealed in Molly-Mae’s NTA-winning documentary, “Molly-Mae: Behind It All.”