NEWS… BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu has opened up about her hellish stalker ordeal and how ‘traumatised’ she was when a man threatened to leak her intimate pictures. The 2022 Love Island winner, 29, has made a gradual return to the spotlight in recent months after her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother divided viewers.Gay porno In her comeback interview, the reality star spoke bravely about the time her phone went missing while she was on a Tinder date, with the man later turning up at her home with a brand new mobile for her. The Turkish actress admitted that this ‘should have been a red flag’ given that the phone wasn’t in its box, but she was convinced he was simply ‘spoiling’ her. Speaking to The Sun’s Fabulous magazine, she explained that she started using the phone and remained in contact with the man after their date. After two months, however, she claims to have received a ‘really weird’ email to her work address. ‘I was working an admin job at a finance company at the time. It said, “I know everything about you”,’ said Ekin-Su. She then allegedly received an intimate photo of herself. ‘I thought it must be spam but they attached a picture of me wearing lingerie that I had sent to my ex. ‘I tried to ignore it but the emails kept coming and one said, “If you don’t reply, I’m going to email this friend with a private chat you had about them behind their back”.’ The anonymous contact then claimed to know specific details about Ekin-Su, such as where she bought lunch, proceeding to threaten her with leaking her NSFW pictures. ‘It was basically revenge porn, but the police couldn’t do anything,’ said Ekin-Su, after her ex-boyfriend was the one who suggested they report the incident. The police reportedly asked Ekin-Su if she had ‘met anyone knew’ recently who had ‘given [her] gifts’. At this moment, she ‘felt so silly’. On what the outcome was, Ekin-Su said the IP (device address) of the sender wasn’t trackable, forcing her to delete the contents of her phone, iCloud, and email inbox. This didn’t mark the end of her ordeal, though. When she applied for Love Island, bosses had to ask her if ‘anything could come up’, with Ekin-Su – who went on to win the show – fearful the snaps might surface, but they did not. To this day, she still worries that ‘stuff might come out’. ‘I was really traumatised. Now I look for signs and I cut people out early. I need to protect myself,’ she declared. Following her split from fellow Love Islander Davide Sanclimenti, Ekin-Su confirmed that she is happily single at the moment. She’s not shutting herself off from the possibility of romance completely, though, having confessed to joining celebrity dating app Raya. Following her fateful CBB stint earlier this year, which saw Ekin-Su rub some viewers up the wrong way with her comments, particularly after befriending Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, the influencer is changing career paths. Strictly 2024 star Tasha Ghouri’s rise to fame and dating history with Giovanni Pernice Fatman Scoop’s ex-wife shares heartache after rapper’s death aged 56 Is this why Molly-Mae and Tommy really broke up? Eamonn Holmes returns to UK with girlfriend after Ruth Langsford ‘hires divorce lawyer’ Stating that she’s ‘taking back ownership’, she recently told Metro.co.uk of her major TV plans in America. Following a hugely successful appearance on The Traitors US, Ekin-Su attended the Tony Awards and is set to walk the carpet at the Emmys after her series received a nomination. ‘Life is good, and I feel so grateful for these amazing opportunities,’ she told us. London’s ‘secret’ village with ‘stunning views’ named one of UK’s best to live in Almost every Omaze dream home has been sold — but I’m keeping mine We bought an uninhabited island for £24,000 — it was a lot cheaper than a house deposit World War II bomb shelter with amazing sea views on sale for £25,000 Loud music and endless abuse – what it’s like to live next to a neighbour from hell ‘The US has welcomed me with open arms, and I have felt so supported by the UK who are championing me to fly the flag across the pond. It’s been a whirlwind six months, but I’m solely focused on my career right now, and taking back ownership of who I am.’ Got a story? If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

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Welcome to Wonderland. The stage is set for ZooNation dance company’s production of The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at London’s Linbury Theatre. Over-sized cups and saucers, laden with delicious-looking treats, stand next to teapots of many colours, ready to be wheeled on for rehearsals. But there are many other props that were not featured in the much-loved tale by Lewis Carroll – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.Gay porno In this adaptation, a doctor’s white coat is hanging up and case files in brown binders labelled March Hare, Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter, White Rabbit and Alice, are strewn across a desk. The files belong to Dr Ernst Sven Sjogren-Kvist, an expert in “normalisation”, played by Tommy Franzen. His job is to fix people who have been locked away for not being “normal”. Kate Prince, choreographer and founder of ZooNation, wants this production to open discussions around mental health. Her aim is to challenge viewpoints around what is considered normal: “What does our modern society perceive as normal? My discovery in life and the theme of the show is there is no such thing as normal. “It’s all around mental health challenges and it’s also about the benefits of music and dance to your mental health, and how they allow you to thrive and feel liberated and free.” Since 2017, the number of young people struggling with their mental health has doubled, according to charity Mind. Often it is difficult for young people to find the words to express how they are feeling, and it is hoped productions like this will help. Jennifer Walters, executive director of social change at mental health charity Mind, says the arts can support young people with their mental health and help them talk about it. “We found that nearly a fifth of young people have had a conversation about mental health after hearing or reading about experiences conveyed in music, and nearly a third said it helps normalise the topic of mental health,” she says. “Finding a method of communication that feels right for you can be an important first step in getting the help and support you may need. “Seeing mental health experiences depicted on stage or on screen or sharing the experience of watching a show together and discussing afterwards, can be a great way to open up these mental health conversations even more.” The characters in Kate Prince’s production all face different challenges. Alice is experiencing anorexia nervosa and body dysmorphia. The Queen of Hearts has BPD (borderline personality disorder) with extreme uncontrollable anger. Tweedle Dum has PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and the White Rabbit has anxiety, depression and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Tommy Franzen, who plays Dr Ernst Sven Sjogren-Kvist, says his character is on a journey during the production, and his perceptions shift once he has a better understanding of what people are facing. “Their behaviour may seem odd to many but when you hear their story, you start to sympathise with them and their behaviour starts making sense,” he says. “My character is a person who at the beginning of the show sees the world in black and white, right or wrong. This has probably come from his education, as he had only just graduated. As the show goes on, all his beliefs get challenged and eventually he loses his mind (or gains it) as expressed through a dance solo.” The music in this production was created by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, who worked alongside Kate Prince to bring her narrative to life. It incorporates various musical styles, artists and influences, with each character getting their own unique musical motif. Ms Prince thinks the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party will be a positive theatrical experience: “The show makes you feel alive and free, and inspired that the dancers and the singers are just exceptional and the music is really uplifting. “It is always good to try something new. I am always telling my daughter to try something new,” she says. ZooNation also offers industry-led workshops for school, community and educational groups, who would like to discover more about the creative process, choreography and the characters behind the show. The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is at the Royal Opera House Linbury Theatre, 4–24 September, 2024 Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hello.bbclondon@bbc.co.uk The walk, which the two men completed over the weekend, has raised £3,200. Harry Pitman, 16, was fatally hurt at a New Year’s Eve fireworks event on Primrose Hill, London. Bayo Dosunmu admitted drink driving but pleaded not guilty to possession of cocaine. The Essex inquiry is hearing the first commemorative statements from bereaved relatives. Deveca Rose denies the manslaughter of her two sets of twin boys, aged four and five. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved.  The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.