Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is poised to make a surprising move against her friend Louis Walsh during upcoming face-to-face nominations on Celebrity Big Brother.

Despite spending days by Louis’s side in the Celebrity Big Brother house, Ekin-Su seems ready to betray him by nominating the X Factor star for eviction in a preview of the upcoming episode.

In a bold move, Ekin-Su criticised Louis’s work ethic, branding him “lazy” in front of their fellow housemates. She stated, “My first nomination is going to be Louis. I just feel like Louis is a bit lazy and I prefer someone who is a team player. I would like him to be more practical with housework in the home. That’s why I want to nominate Louis.”

Louis maintained a silent glare as Ekin-Su unexpectedly turned against him in the clip aired on Celebrity Big Brother: Late and Live. Meanwhile, Louis himself nominated David Potts, citing his loud personality and constant singing of show tunes as reasons for his nomination.

The full nominations will be revealed on Thursday night’s show. An audience member on Late and Live speculated that Ekin-Su is distancing herself from Louis after witnessing the audience boo him during the latest eviction. They claimed, “She knows that the public don’t like Louis so she wants to steer away from him.”

Viewers took to social media to express their opinions, with some labeling Ekin-Su as a “snake” for her actions. One user on X criticised her for turning on Louis after hearing the public’s disapproval, accusing her of seeking attention and fame. Others commented on Ekin-Su’s apparent attempts to ingratiate herself with Louis and Sharon Osbourne, suggesting that her behaviour was insincere and opportunistic.

This development follows growing frustration among viewers who observed Ekin-Su’s efforts to align herself with Louis and Sharon Osbourne. Some viewers found her attempts at ingratiating herself with the pair amusing, while others criticised her for not making similar efforts with other housemates.