30 December 2023 , 16:21
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Love Island's Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu looked more loved-up than ever on a romantic day out in Rome.
The outing comes just days after Davide admitted that they never really split up, despite announcing their break up in June. The pair looked more than comfortable in each other's company as they huddled close on a winter's day, with the pictures showing that there doesn't seem any indication that they are no longer a couple.
ITV fan-favourite Ekin-Su was seen wearing a jumper with a declaration of 'Mon Amour', which translates from French as 'my love', as she held hands with Davide. The couple were full of smiles as they enjoyed their time together.
Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Culculoglu look loved up in Rome (Cobra Team / BACKGRID)
Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Culculoglu are spending Christmas in Rome with family and friends (Cobra Team / BACKGRID)The pair have enjoyed a rollercoaster relationship from the moment they met in the Love Island villa as they went from bordering on enemy status when first meeting to finding that they were attracted to each other and getting on like a house on fire by the time they left the series.
Their relationship remained strong after leaving the show, but things took a turn when Davide suddenly posted a break-up announcement. "Ekin-Su and I are no longer together," the Italian star penned. "I am grateful for the memories and opportunities we shared together and I wish her nothing but the best.
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"I would like for everybody to respect this decision during this difficult time. I will continue to support Ekin in any way possible."
Davide has since claimed that they never really split as they kept in touch. He toldOK!: "When we 'split' we were still speaking. To be honest, we never really broke up - we were always keeping in touch. But I think looking back now, I think the break helped both of us to understand each other more. We are more understanding of each other."
Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Culculoglu look comfortable as a couple in Rome (Cobra Team / BACKGRID)
The couple pour water on claims that they have split (Cobra Team / BACKGRID)The Love Islander added: "It was probably for the best that we broke up. We came out of a TV show, we had a lot of stress and pressure from the public - which is really hard when you're in a relationship. But it's helped us get to know each other better, and know what the other one wants and needs, so it's definitely better now."
Davide said that the spotlight on the couple had made it difficult for them both but, as the new pics show, their romance may be blossoming again as they grow together without such an intense focus on their relationship from outsiders.
He added: "You will never be able to make everyone happy. So whatever you do, whatever you show, someone will always have something to say. It affected us more at the beginning, but now we are used to it and don't let it bother us.
"So we just appreciate the positivity, and we know that with fame comes exposure, but we don't pay attention to the negativity anymore."