Peter Weber is playing coy about his rumored romance with “Traitors” Season 2 castmate Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.
“Ekin-Su is great. Honestly, she became one of my best friends from the show,” the former “Bachelor” lead, 32, exclusively told Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” podcast Sunday at DIRECTV’s Streaming with the Stars Oscars-viewing party at Spago Beverly Hills.
When pressed if his dynamic with the British “Love Island” beauty, 29, may be more than platonic, Weber emphasized that they only consider themselves “friends” at this point.
“I’m not blushing!” the commercial pilot then declared, suggesting that he is smitten with Cülcüloğlu.
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Earlier this month, fans suspected that Weber was dating the UK-based reality star after she posed for a photo with his mother, Barbara Weber, and sister-in-law, Kristine Weber.
Barbara emerged as a polarizing personality on “The Bachelor” during her son’s search for love in 2020’s Season 24, sharing her bold takes on his suitresses. Notably, the Weber family matriarch has made her affections for Cülcüloğlu known, often commenting sweet messages beneath her Instagram posts.
Reminded that it’s tough to get Barbara’s seal of approval, Peter conceded when speaking to us, “That’s true, that’s true.”
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That’s when he confessed that Cülcüloğlu is different.
“But she’s a special girl and I can truly say, we’re really good friends,” Peter explained. “She’s out in London right now filming ‘Big Brother’ right now.”
The hunky New York City resident — who filmed “The Traitors” in Scotland last fall with a bevy of reality TV heavyweights, also including “Real Housewives” stars Phaedra Parks, Tamra Judge and Larsa Pippen — noted that he was particularly grateful to have crossed paths with Cülcüloğlu.
“One of the most beautiful friendships that came from that show, for sure,” he gushed.
Peter plans to reunite with the model once her tenure on “Celebrity Big Brother” concludes.
“She comes out to the States a bunch and I live in New York,” he said, “so I’m sure I’ll see her.”
Whether or not it’s Cülcüloğlu, Peter said he is hoping to find his final rose recipient in 2024.
“This year has been incredible, it’s off to an insane start,” he enthused. “And I have very high hopes that I meet the right one, so I’m pulling for that.”
Cülcüloğlu — who made her reality TV debut on Season 8 of “Love Island” and won alongside now-ex Davide Sanclimenti — has been single for nearly two months. She announced her split from Sanclimenti, also 29, via her Instagram Stories on Jan. 30
Peter, for his part, proposed to Hannah Ann Sluss during his “Bachelor” finale, but then had a brief fling with his runner-up, Madison Prewett, before dating contestant Kelley Flanagan outside of the show.
He maintained an off-and-on relationship with Flanagan, 32, for some time, but they parted ways for good by May 2023.
“The Traitors” Season 2 is available to stream on Peacock.
