CELEBRITY Big Brother star Lauren Simon has revealed her feud with a Love Island star who snubbed her in the South of France.
The reality legend has taken aim at her ex-housemate Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu when asked if her perception of anyone has changed since leaving the famous house last year.
Lauren told casino.org: “Some, yes! It’s weird because you’re all in this little bubble, then you see what’s been said about you behind your back.
“But at the end of the day, it’s a game—you have to nominate someone, which means saying something negative even if you like them.
“I was a little disappointed with Ekin-Su [Cülcüloğlu], though. When we came out, I really felt like I was there for her.
“She had a tough time—especially with Late & Live, in her opinion—and I listened, I supported her.
“Then we were both in the south of France at the same time and were meant to meet up… and she just didn’t bother.
“No effort at all, which was frustrating because I really thought we were like sisters in the house.”
However, Lauren hopes it’s not the end of their friendship.
She added: “I don’t hold a grudge. I’m sure that the next time I see her, we’ll go right back to being like sisters again!”
Ekin-Su starred with Lauren in Celebrity Big Brother 2024 – but got a disastrous reception from viewers.
In a bid to revamp her image she returned to Love Island All Stars – and found love with Curtis Pritchard.
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Opening up about Ekin-Su’s TV return, Lauren said: “I’m never surprised by television – it’s a great platform for people’s careers.
Ekin-Su started on Love Island, and she’s great at it.”
But Lauren admitted she doesn’t think Ekin-Su will get her happily ever after with the ballroom dancer.
Lauren shared: “But am I surprised she’s with Curtis? Absolutely. I expected her to go back on Love Island, but knowing what she looks for in a man and how strong and dominant she is, I did not see her and Curtis happening.
“I wouldn’t put money on a wedding there!”
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“She didn’t come across as her usual self, and I think she struggled with it.
“They called me the mad auntie in the house, and really, Ekin-Su should have been with the younger ones.
“But instead, she gravitated toward me, Louis, and Sharon. It’s a strange environment, though – you never really know where you fit.”
Celebrity Big Brother returns next month to ITV.
