Love Island Star's Sky High Nightmare: Flaming Engine Sparks Chaos in Midair!

By Milo Pope

Updated: 12:03 EDT, 27 August 2023

A wild video just hit the scene, capturing the heart-stopping moment when Ekin-Su Culculoglu, that Love Island firecracker, found herself riding a plane that thought it was a fireworks show – engine explosions, flames, and sparks lighting up the night sky.

The 29-year-old reality sensation, cruising back to her UK base with beau Davide Sanclimenti from the wilds of Turkey, thought she was in for a regular flight. Oh, how wrong that flight turned out to be! The plane decided to pull a stunt, forcing an emergency landing in Antalya right after it waved goodbye to Bodrum airport.

Fasten your seatbelts, folks, because brand new footage now showcases the plane's left engine throwing a fit – a fiery, blazing fit.

Passengers turned temporary pyrotechnicians were caught on tape, unleashing a collective "oh my god" as a fire puff did its thing on the wing. Imagine, you're just sitting there, minding your own business, and suddenly, the airplane's like, "Hey, let's have a BBQ party on the wing!" Cue the screaming.

A grandpa who had his grandkids on the flying fiasco said, "Those kiddos were scared outta their wits!" Anthony Hoyle's the name, and he's not mincing words. His precious grandchildren were "frightened to death."

One can't-miss sight was the dramatic fiery puff out of the passenger's window. Imagine taking a scenic flight of flames – oh, the things this generation gets to experience!

"Hey, so, we just survived an action movie," Ekin-Su tweeted, tagging Jet2 for making her flight a rollercoaster ride. "Four engine explosions, flames, and sparks – Hollywood, take notes!"

The plane's detour to Antalya wasn't part of anyone's vacation plan. But at least it came with an apology and some swanky hotel rooms. Jet2, the airline behind this sky-high spectacle, said, "Hey, we're sorry about the fire show, folks. We landed in Antalya as a safety dance, sorted out some hotel digs for y'all, and got you home next day. Party's over."

Back to that power couple, Ekin-Su and Davide. They've been a rollercoaster themselves, breaking up and then being spotted leaving a party together – talk about a 'plot twist' moment. They even scored their own TV gig, visiting each other's turf in Italy and Turkey, and eventually shackin' up in 2022.

So, there you have it, folks. From fiery flights to reality TV romance, this is one sky-soaring saga you won't forget anytime soon. And remember, folks, next time you're on a plane, don't be surprised if it starts to channel its inner fireworks artist – just another day in the wild blue yonder. ✈️