Ekin-Su Culculoglu, the former "Love Island" winner, is facing criticism after posting a video of herself on a plane expressing her fear of turbulence, shortly after news broke of the tragic Air India 171 crash. The incident, which occurred near Ahmedabad Airport in western India, resulted in the deaths of 241 out of 242 people on board.

Culculoglu, 30, shared a short clip on her Instagram story where she filmed herself looking into the camera. Over the video, she wrote, "I hate HATE turbulence!" This post, coming so soon after the devastating news of the Air India crash, sparked immediate backlash from her followers, with many urging her to delete it.

The timing of the post was deemed insensitive by many, who felt it was inappropriate to focus on a personal discomfort so soon after a major tragedy involving a plane crash and significant loss of life. One fan directly told her, "Girl you need to delete your recent story asap."

Culculoglu is not the only celebrity to face criticism for social media posts made in the wake of the Air India 171 tragedy. Mark Wright, of "The Only Way Is Essex," and McFly star Tom Fletcher also received backlash and subsequently deleted posts and issued apologies. Wright had shared a photo of himself, his wife Michelle Keegan, and their baby in front of a private jet, joking about legroom on standard flights. Fletcher's post is not described in the available snippets. Wright apologized for the "mistake," explaining that the now-deleted post had been scheduled in advance.

The Air India 171 crash has deeply affected many, with tributes pouring in for those who lost their lives. Jamie Laing, of "This Morning," shared a moving tribute to a colleague who died on the flight. The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life, with a TikTok video highlighting the story of a family on Air India flight 171 bound for London. They snapped a quick selfie and sent it to relatives—a joyful moment captured before the start of their new life. But they never made it.

Culculoglu's representatives have yet to release a statement addressing the situation. The incident underscores the importance of considering the broader context and being mindful of current events when posting on social media, especially for public figures with large followings.