Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion drew to a close on Thursday night – with one particular moment setting viewers into a spin on Twitter.
The episode saw all the celebs and their respective partners taking part in a ‘Commit Or Quit’ ceremony, which took place in front of all the other contestants.
Mostly it was a pleasant affair, with the pairings gushing over one another and agreeing to continue seeing each other romantically on the outside world.
How awkward! Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion drew to a close on Thursday night with Curtis Pritchard humiliating his date after she told him she’d like to keep dating him
But Curtis Pritchard humiliated his date after she told him she’d like to see him again.
Stood before the others – and under the watchful eye of dating experts Anna Wlliamson and Paul Carrick Brunson – ex-Love Islander Curtis, 25, told his other half that he wanted to ‘stay single and focus on himself’.
His crestfallen date looked devastated but insisted Curtis was better off being true to himself.
Fans of the show were less forgiving, taking to Twitter to slam the pro ballroom dancer.
Brave face: His crestfallen date looked devastated but insisted Curtis was better off being true to himself
Cringe: Stood before the others, the ex-Love Islander, 25, told his other half that he wanted to ‘stay single and focus on himself’
‘Why did Curtis go into the mansion if he wanted to commit to himself?’ one person tweeted.
A second penned: ‘Lads like Curtis are the worst, joins a dating agency but what’s to focus on himself! Get out man!’
‘Can’t stand Curtis – why go on a dating show if you want to stay single?’ posted another.
A fourth penned: ‘So you went into the mansion looking to find the one and then decided you are the only one for yourself!’
Another seethed: ‘Curtis is disgusting, leading girls on constantly and using people for fame!’
Going public: The scenes took place under the watchful eye of dating experts Anna Wlliamson and Paul Carrick Brunson
Thanks, no thanks! The episode saw all the celebs and their respective partners taking part in a ‘Commit Or Quit’ ceremony, which took place in front of all the other contestants
‘Curtis better be banned from the agency after that – the bloke wasted a bed for 3 weeks!’ came another remark.
Some cut Curtis some slack, however, with one viewer posting: ‘Fair play to Curtis for actually telling the truth. It would’ve been so much easier to have said ‘yes’ in the situation!’
Another agreed: ‘Tbh I’m pretty proud of Curtis for being able to stay true to himself there!’
Eesh! Fans of the show were less forgiving, taking to Twitter to slam the pro ballroom dancer
As the series wrapped up, Curtis insisted he needed to ‘love himself’ before being able to ‘love someone else’.
This follows reports that Curtis and his Love Island ex Maura Higgins’ feud has been reignited – a year after they split up.
Taking part in a new show – Stand Up To Deliver – Curtis has taken aim at Maura, 30, by branding her and the other Love Island women ‘b*****s in season’, and like ‘used cars’.
Honest: As the series wrapped up, Curtis insisted he needed to ‘love himself’ before being able to ‘love someone else’
Not going well: Curtis’ stint on Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion has reaped few rewards
He also expressly referred to his ‘ex-girlfriend’ as a ‘cheat’.
While it’s no secret that the pair were surrounded by infidelity rumours, Curtis is reasserting this as part of the new Channel 4, which sees celebs team up stand-up comedians to deliver their own routine for cancer charities.
The Sun reports that one line from Curtis’ scathing routine is: ‘[Smooth whisky] is trusting… the flavour will never cheat on you. Unlike my ex girlfriend!’
Speaking about how he once worked in a dog kennels, Curtis says in the routine: ‘Looking back now it reminds me of Love Island because when the dogs are in season they go crazy, there was b*****s running around left, right and centre.
‘They were trying to ride each other non-stop, it was wild.
Nasty! This follows reports that Curtis and his Love Island ex Maura Higgins’ feud has been reignited – a year after they split up
‘You’ve got all these different shapes and sizes in front of you, take it for a spin, take it for a test drive and if you don’t like it, you send it back.’
Defending the low-hitting quips, Curtis said: ‘Comedy’s meant to be edgy, pushing the boundaries and, at the end of the day, it’s meant to be just good fun and enjoyment for everyone that’s going to listen.’
He was accused of cheating on Maura with Amber Pierson, while Maura was accused of romancing her Dancing on Ice partner Alex Demetriou during her stint on the show in 2020. Alex and his wife even split amid the drama.
Curtis, Maura and Alex denied any claims of cheating.
Low blow: Taking part in a new show – Stand Up To Deliver – Curtis has taken aim at Maura, 30, by branding her and the other Love Island women ‘b*****s in season’, and like ‘used cars’. He also expressly referred to his ‘ex-girlfriend’ as a ‘cheat’
She’s over it! Maura, meanwhile, has found love with another Love Island star, Chris Taylor
Maura, meanwhile, has found love with another Love Island star, Chris Taylor.
The pair pulled out all the stops as they marked their first Valentine’s Day as a couple on Sunday, with Chris, 30, surprising Maura with a candlelit dinner in an igloo in their back garden.
She appeared to be delighted as her boyfriend documented her reaction to the stunning set-up on Instagram.
Wow! The loved-up couple celebrated the romantic holiday in style as Chris, 30, surprised his new girlfriend Maura with a candlelit dinner in an igloo their back garden
The igloo was decorated with fairy lights and elaborate pink and red balloons as a table for two was laid inside. The elaborate table setting was complete with candlesticks, roses and a glowing neon pink love heart – a nod to the signage in the Love Island villa where they met.
In a sweet video, Chris filmed Maura’s reaction to his surprise as she stood in front of the back door in a tight black dress, holding a glass of red wine.
Rose petals lay scattered on the floor as the curtains slowly opened to reveal the igloo in the garden.
Love Igloo: The garden dome was decorated with fairy lights and elaborate pink and red balloons as a table for two was laid inside
Dinner is served: The elaborate table setting was complete with candlesticks, roses and a glowing neon pink love heart – a nod to the signage in the Love Island villa where they met
‘Roses are red’: The reality stars appeared smitten as they issued gushing tributes to each other in posts on social media
Maura wrote of Chris: ‘You’re not my number one, you’re my only one’
Who IS she? Curtis hinted at a new love interest himself in a gushing Valentine’s Day post
Curtis hinted at a new love interest himself in a gushing Valentine’s Day post.
He took to Instagram and shared a snap of himself surrounded by festive balloons for the romantic day.
Alongside the photo, Curtis suggested there is a new lady in his life as he wrote: ‘To my #Valentine you are absolutely incredible, amazing and so special ❤️ thank you for the gift.’