Big Brother star star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu was withdrawn from tonight's live finale (March 22).
The reality star became the fourth contestant to be eliminated from this year's series last Friday in a joint eviction with her housemate, Levi Roots.
Representative Love Island the star confirmed Digital spy that Ekin-Su will not appear during the finale after her management deemed her “unfit” to return.
They claim the decision was made after the star's exit interview on the spin-off show Late and liveand the initial claim that she had “withdrawn” from the ITV interview Lorraine – what the program withdrew and apologized for.
The Late and live the interview was controversial among some viewers who felt the treatment she received went too far.
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“It has been a difficult few weeks for Ekin-Su,” the source said. “She may have told the story with sobs, but she kept her lips tight in public and conveyed to those around her that she was aware that she had to take responsibility for several things that happened.
“She understandably feels vulnerable, but is using this time to gather her thoughts and consider her next steps, which is why her management believes withdrawing her from the final is the most prudent move.
“She asked the team for some time to think it over, which everyone agreed with.”
Digital spy has contacted ITV for comment and is awaiting a response.
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Ekin-Su was last seen on screens during Big brother'S Late and live show after she was evicted from the house.
She joined her in the studio Dancing with the StarsLayton Williams, who asked about her confrontation with roommate Marisha Wallace after Marisha chose Ekin-Su in the direct nominations.
“You didn't see everything, they cut things out,” Ekin-Su said, and Layton replied, “You're not going to blame it on the editing. The only thing you won't do is blame the edit. We see what we see and it's a shame.
Digital spy understands that Ekin-Su acted defensively on the show following advice from loved ones who were concerned about public opinion about her.
Last week, Ekin-Su's family published a statement on Instagram condemning the abuse suffered by the star during her appearance on the show.
Earlier this week, Davina McCall addressed some of the negative reactions Ekin-Su has received since her eviction, telling virginradio.co.uk: “The thing to appreciate about the people who go in there is that Big brother he asked [them] go in there.
“So in a sense we have a responsibility to take care of people when they go out, no matter how they behaved.”
Big Brother star airs Sunday to Friday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITV Hub, then Late and live on ITV2 immediately after each new episode.
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