On Wednesday night’s episode of Celebrity Big Brother, viewers will witness Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu openly expressing her feelings for Nikita Kuzmin, a professional from Strictly Come Dancing.

In a preview clip, the Love Island star notably describes Kuzmin as “nice” and “lovely”, a day after previously labeling him as “gorgeous”. Now confiding in her friend Louis Walsh, who believes she has a crush on the ITV star, she shares, “He’s a nice guy, he’s a lovely person, like a genuine friend.”

During a conversation in the bedroom, the Irish music manager agrees, stating, “He’s perfect, he’s a perfect person. Would you not fancy him?” To this, Cülcüloğlu responds with restraint, “I’m respectful, he’s in a relationship…” However, Walsh persists, saying, “You would. If he was free and you were free, you were on a desert island…”

In response, the former Dancing on Ice participant shares her perspective, saying, “I don’t go for looks anymore, it’s what I’ve done in the past and it’s getting me nowhere.” Walsh then delves into her romantic history, asking about her past relationships. Cülcüloğlu reveals she’s had five romances, each lasting two to three years, but she remains evasive when asked about her deepest feelings.

Cülcüloğlu’s musings follow her inquiry to fellow housemate Sharon Osbourne about who she believes is appealing in the house. Osbourne advised her to “hang with the boys”, leading to a discussion about the “perfect gorgeous boy” Kuzmin.

Acknowledging Kuzmin’s relationship status, Cülcüloğlu noted that he is currently dating model Lauren Jaine, who has been managing his social media accounts while he’s on the show. Jaine often features on Kuzmin’s social media and has playfully teased him about his chores in the Celebrity Big Brother house.