Love Island heartthrob Davide’s family have admitted that they thought Ekin-Su was a ‘game player’ earlier in the series but have since ‘forgiven’ her.
The couple, both 27, recently declared their love for one on a romantic date with Ladbrokes declaring them bookies favourite to take home the £50,000 prize during Sunday’s final over Gemma Owen and Luca Bish.
Ahead of the islanders being reunited with their loved ones on Saturday, Davide’s sister Valeria, 29, told The Sun her family were unhappy when Ekin-Su kissed fellow Islander Jay Younger behind her beau’s back.
‘She was playing games’: Love Island star Davide’s family hits out at Ekin-Su as the couple are bookies favourite to win Sunday’s final
She told the publication: ‘At the beginning Ekin-Su wanted to play games a bit.’
She added: ‘We didn’t like it, now we are happy she understood that she has made a mistake [kissing Jay] and she has even admitted it.’
Ekin-Su caused fireworks in the villa when she enjoyed a secret kiss with the hunky bombshell, before she and Davide quickly mended fences.
Valeria went on to say that her younger brother finds trust and loyalty very important in a relationship and if he has forgiven the Turkish actress, then he must really like her.
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Sister knows best: She said: ‘At the beginning Ekin-Su wanted to play games a bit’ adding: ‘We didn’t like it. Now we are happy she understood that she has made a mistake [kissing Jay] and she has even admitted it

The real thing: Valeria went on to say that her younger brother finds trust and loyalty very important in a relationship and if he has forgiven the Turkish actress, then he must really like her
‘She is a strong personality and he needs someone who can stand up to him, I think they are a good couple for this reason,’ she added.
She gushed that she and her family are now so excited to meet Ekin-Su following the grand final.
Earlier in the series, Ekin-Su famously took drastic measures to bond with Jay, 28, as she crawled on to the terrace twice in a bid to have a private chat with him.
Ekin-Su asked to ‘borrow’ Jay while he was chatting outside with Ikenna Ekwonna and asked him to meet her on the terrace in ‘three or four minutes’ so they could talk on a ‘more secret level’.

Sneaky: Earlier in the series, Ekin-Su famously took drastic measures to bond with Jay, 28, as she crawled on to the terrace twice in a bid to have a private chat with him
After Jay agreed to the sneaky rendezvous, Ekin-Su was seen crouching on the floor as she opened the door to the terrace from the girls’ dressing room.
She then began crawling across the floor in a bid to stay hidden from the other Islanders, before Jay joined her and they shared a steamy smooch.
The pair went on to share a number of sneaky kisses on the terrace, before her partner Davide found out. Ekin-Su coupled up with Jay before later reconciling with Davide ahead of Casa Amor.
It comes after Love Island viewers took to Twitter on Thursday to claim that the show’s bosses were pushing for Ekin-Su and Davide to win following their lavish final date.

Secret: Ekin-Su caused fireworks in the villa when she enjoyed a secret kiss with the hunky bombshell, before she and Davide quickly mended fences
During the episode the three couples each enjoyed some romantic alone time with viewers branding the final outing ‘the best date in history’ and proof TV bosses had seemingly already picked their winners.
While Paige and Adam took a boat trip, Dami and Indiyah headed to a street party, Ekin-Su and Davide found themselves whisked off to a breath-taking colosseum-style setting for a romantic dinner, complete with a surprise guest singer – none other than Alfie Boe.

‘Producers are making it very clear who they want to win’: It comes after Love Island viewers took to Twitter on Thursday to claim that the show’s bosses were pushing for Ekin-Su and Davide to win following their lavish final date
With viewers complaining that the other two dates in the episode lacked a similar sparkle – or budget.
Taking to Twitter one viewer wrote: ‘Why is Alfie Boe performing for Ekin-Su and Davide? (Answer: Producers making it VERY clear who they want to win by giving them the biggest final date).
While another added: ‘Adam & Paige got a simple boat ride, Dami & Indiyah get flamenco dancers & Davide & Ekin Sue get a fab date with Alfie Boe. Nothing like promoting your winners’.

Budget: With viewers complaining that the other two dates in the episode lacked a similar sparkle – or budget

Spoiled rotten: Taking to Twitter one viewer wrote: ‘Why is Alfie Boe performing for Ekin-Su and Davide? (Answer: Producers making it VERY clear who they want to win by giving them the biggest final date)
Ekin-Su added: ‘This is probably the most romantic date I’ve ever been on in my life. I just can’t get over this. It’s everything I’ve always wanted.’
Davide then finished the evening by saying: ‘I feel like I already won because I found the person I wanted. I feel like it’s the right moment to tell you I genuinely love you.’
Ekin-Su dissolved into tears as they were serenaded, and she said: ‘Te amo’ back.

Special guest: The couple were serenaded by Alfie Boe, despite Ekin-Su having no idea who he was

Less glam: While Ekin-Su and Davide were treated to a breath taking evening, Paige and Adam found themselves on a boat trip
While Ekin-Su and Davide were treated to a breath taking evening, Paige and Adam found themselves on a boat trip.
The couple then had a meal on deck but without the accompaniment of an award winning crooner or hundreds of candles.
Meanwhile Dami and Indiyah headed to a local town to enjoy a fiesta with a street party of drummers and flamenco dancers.
Lacking the romance of Ekin-Su’s date, the couple sat down to dinner together in a side street.

Party: Lacking the romance of Ekin-Sue’s date, the couple sat down to dinner together in a side street
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