It all kicked off last night when Ekin-Su, 29, burst into tears after being unexpectedly nominated by Marisha Wallace.
The Love Island star insisted she needed “space” from the theatre performer after her decision to put her up for elimination.
Comforting her in the living room afterwards, Levi had tried to offer some reassurance – but it didn’t go down well with viewers.
He’d said, “People are jealous of you because you’re an amazing person.
“You are a star and that’s why people will always gravitate negatively to you. A shining light, that’s what I mean.”
But fans were left confused by his comments, especially since they’d believed he had a pre-existing friendship with Marisha before entering the house.
Taking to Reddit, one wrote, “He told Ekin that Marisha was jealous of her – everyone is confused because why would you say that about a friend?”
Someone replied, “Levi really baffled me with the jealousy comment. Where did he draw that conclusion from?”
Another added, “It’s odd to me because on launch night we saw that Levi already knew Marisha beforehand.
“Normally this should not influence the main show, sure, but if they’re already friends I can’t see why Levi would comfort Ekin Su and imply that Marisha is jealous of her. It doesn’t sit right with me at all.
One more agreed, “Telling Ekin what she wants to hear. But also isn’t Levi friends with Marisha? I’d be annoyed if my friend told someone I was jealous of them.
Last night saw Ekin break down in tears over the face-to-face nominations.
Ekin, David Potts, Fern Britton, Levi and Louis Walsh received the most votes, meaning that they could possibly end up being evicted on Friday’s double eviction.
But reality star Ekin was devastated that ZeZe Millz, Marisha Wallace, Fern Britton and Bradley Riches voted for her.
Marisha didn’t hold back for her reasons, telling the housemates that it was because Ekin has a big advantage that will help her win the final.
Ekin was fuming over her choice and later broke down in tears.
After Marisha’s nomination, Ekin fumed: “I knew this was going to happen.”
Louis asked how, to which she added: “Just judging me because I went on a f***ing show before.”
Later on Marisha asked why Ekin was mad at her and she explained she was upset because they’re “close”.
Later on in the bedroom Ekin said to herself: “If you wanna vote me out, vote me out.
“You’re not going to be weak.”
During the nominations, Ekin received back up from pal Louis.
Louis stirred up the drama telling Ekin: “Good girl. Good for you. Good for her!”
However ZeZe was having none of it and said: “Give it a rest Louis.”
Louis snapped back: “It’s nothing to do with you.”
ZeZe told him: “It’s nothing to do with you then either. If it’s nothing to do with me then it’s nothing to do with you. So leave it then.”
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GOING STRONG
Louis Walsh – The boyband manager, who’s has never knowingly backed down from a fight, regularly trends for for his outrageous remarks
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu – Whatever you do, don’t mention Love Island to Ekin! Her place in the house is now looking shaky after losing some allies
Levi Roots – Reggae Reggae Sauce sauce packs a bit of a kick, but its inventor seems quite mild-mannered. Will that change under pressure?
Fern Britton – The former This Morning star called out Phillip Schofield – but has seemed like a kind and gentle soul in the house
Colson Smith – You’ll probably know him best as Corrie’s Craig Tinker – but prepare to find out he’s not much like his character
David Potts – Ibiza Weekender’s breakout star has left that show behind – as well as his trousers by the look of things
Marisha Wallace – It’s not CBB without the role of ‘American who doesn’t know what they’ve let themselves in for’ and she’s doing brilliantly
Nikita Kuzmin – The Strictly pro is coming onto the show fresh off the show’s tour. Poor lad probably just wants a rest
Zeze Millz – the social media star has a “no holds barred interview style” – and she hasn’t backed away from calling people (well, Louis) out
Bradley Riches – The actor played kindly James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper and he seems just as sweet in the house
HEADED HOME
Sharon Osbourne – TV legend was a “house guest” on a megabucks deal and an ensuite bedroom, but disappeared after nine days
Lauren Simon – Real Housewives of Cheshire star was the second person to leave. The stars put her up for eviction and the public did the rest
Gary Goldsmith – Kate Middleton’s uncle was a big signing for ITV, but he was booted out first after failing to impress viewers