The best pal of Love Island star Davide Sanclimenti has defended his friend after Friday’s explosive row.
Viewers saw the relationship between Davide and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu end in a foul-mouthed tirade after she kissed another man behind his back.
Now, ahead of tonight’s recoupling, Davide’s pal Fabrizio Gulino is keen to see him get with Paige Thorne or Tasha Ghouri – who he has previously locked lips with.
He reckons Davide, 27, is a lovely, loyal man – but he may need to show more emotion to connect with the women in the villa.
Friday’s bust-up came after Ekin-Su, 27, had a secret meeting with Jay Younger, 28, and the pair shared a kiss.
When businessman Davide found out, he yelled: “They’re gonna give you an Oscar!”
Ekin-Su told the girls his behaviour was “not on,” then added: “He’s acting like he cares now. What the hell? That’s what’s confused me.”
After overhearing her, Italian Davide shouted: “Look, still acting… but can you shut up?”
This caused Ekin-Su to storm over to Davide and say: “F*** this. I’m not having it. Do you want to show off even more in front of the boys, Mr Perfect Body? Did I hurt your ego?”
Davide, who said he was “in shock”, told Ekin-Su that she was “a liar” and added: “I actually don’t give a s*** about you”.
Following the row, Fabrizio said: “At first I thought Davide and Ekin-Su were the perfect match – he loves a fiery girl. I expected Davide not to jump straight in as he’s always been cautious with girls.
“Ekin-Su had the right to kiss Jay, but she should have been clear with Davide and broken up with him as soon as she felt something for Jay.
“Now Davide needs to move on and I hope someone new comes in for him. Paige or Tasha would be an interesting match for Davide.”
Paige, 24, is currently paired with Jacques O’Neill, 23, while Tasha, 23, is in a couple with Andrew Le Page, 27. Despite Fabrizio’s prediction though, Davide might not have much luck with Paige.
After Friday’s row, she told Ekin-Su: “No man talks to a girl like that and especially no man does it in front of a crowd like that.”
Fabrizio reckons Davide will use his skills in the kitchen and sexy dance moves to charm the girls.
He said: “Davide’s a good cook. If he’s given the chance he will be delighted to show his skills.
“He also has a very seductive way to dance.”
Fabrizio believes Davide will have to open up a bit more in order to connect with the women in the villa, though.
“I would say, ‘Save your feelings for someone who appreciates them’,” he said.
“I’ve known Davide for years… I know what he’s like. Underneath that sculpted body there’s a lovely, very interesting man.
“Watching him on TV has been incredibly exciting because I put myself in his shoes and I can only imagine what he’s thinking and how he’s feeling right now.
“He’s always been so upfront and direct – he knows what he wants and he’s not shy. With Davide, you know what you’re getting into. I have a lot of respect for him.
“He’s very loyal. If he cares about you, then rest assured he will go out of his way to be there for you.”
New contestant Danica Taylor, 21, joined the show on Friday and two have left – Liam Llewellyn, 22, and Afia Tonkmor, 25.
