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Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island's Sammy Root breaks silence on Elma split as he admits hope
EXCLUSIVE: Love Island star Sammy Root has opened up about heartbreak and staying true to himself in his first interview since the end of his relationship with Elma Pazar Sammy Root has finally spoken out about love, loss, and life after Love Island, marking the first time he's addressed his recent split from Elma Pazar. The 23-year-old Love Island winner got real about heartbreak and staying true to himself despite the ups and downs of fame and romance, just weeks after his split. Sammy, who rose to fame after winning Love Island 2023 alongside Jess Harding, appeared on Love Island: All Stars earlier this year, where he was re-coupled with Elma. The pair looked smitten in the villa, sparking hope among fans that Sammy had finally found lasting love. But just months after the show wrapped, the duo called it quits — with neither party speaking publicly about what went wrong. Until now. The "raw and emotional" scenes are said to have been filmed for the latest series of The Only Way Is Essex and are set to air later in the year. In the footage, that will air on ITV2 and ITVX, it's claimed viewers will see the split isn't "straightforward". While Sammy didn't name names, his reflections on love hint at a deeper emotional truth. When asked whether Love Island has changed his perception of love, the reality star said: 'I will always enter every situation with the same mindset. I was brought up very old-fashioned by my parents. Like, you treat a woman like a princess, and I'll always do that. I'll always be the same me. And listen, sometimes it's gonna work out, sometimes it's not.' Despite two stints on Love Island, a public breakup, and the pressures of fame, he remains hopeful: 'Hopefully one day I'll find that person.' The cheeky Essex lad also dished on what really went down in the villa. From saucy games to iconic challenges, Sammy admitted he absolutely loved every second. 'If we got a text that we were playing a game, I'd be gassed,' he said. 'Even the heart rate challenge – the boys would be terrified, but I'd be like, 'Yeah, let's get going.'' Unlike other Islanders who dread the drama of 'Snog, Marry, Pie,' Sammy thrived on it. 'That was probably my highlight, to be honest,' he laughed. 'I love playing the games.' Sammy first burst onto our screens during Love Island 2023, when he entered as a bombshell on day four of the series. Jess Harding the pair went on to win the series - although they split just months later. In January 2025, Sammy returned for Love Island: All Stars, where he rekindled a spark with Elma Pazar. Though the romance fizzled post-villa, fans praised Sammy for showing more vulnerability and growth this time around. Looking ahead, the former Islander now has his own business, The Watch Draws. While many other islanders go on to do more presenting, Sammy ventured into something that he finds 'rewarding'. 'I get to give people a chance to win life-changing prizes. I recently gave away a £25,000 watch. It's exciting for people and meaningful to me. I've done a lot of charity work, and honestly, I just love the feeling of doing something good. So I thought, how can I make a living and give back? It's fun and it's meaningful.' And on any more TV? 'I mean, it's not even so much that I don't want to be on TV anymore. It's more just like… when I'm in my 30s or 40s, I'd want to take a step back. I'm still very young, so there's not really a show that I wouldn't do. I definitely lean toward the more active, game-type shows. So, yeah, like Strictly or SAS or something—even I'm A Celeb would be a great one. But I think I'd struggle because I'm absolutely terrified of spiders.'
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island's Elma Pazar shows ex Sammy what he's missing as she strips off to bikini top after split
LOVE Island's Elma Pazar has shown ex Sammy Root what he's missing, as she stripped off to a bikini following their split The Sun revealed last week how the All Stars couple had decided to separate in a bid to work out issues in their relationship. 7 7 7 Sammy, 24, and Elma, 32, who also both star on the hit ITVBe show Towie, have not ruled out getting back together, but need some time apart. In a bid to clear her head, Elma has jetted off on holiday and has been sharing stunning selfies. Her latest pictures see the reality star dressed in a pink bikini with a matching sarong. The stunning snaps show off her tanned body and showcase her enviable figure. The sexy star wore her hair half and down, and kept her make-up soft but contoured. THE BREAK-UP The Sun revealed last week how Elma and Sammy had parted ways, but hadn't ruled out getting back together. The pair have even filmed "raw and emotional" scenes for the new series of Towie which will air later this year. Viewers will get to see their break-up and the aftermath play out on screen, including how they navigate their relationship going forward. An insider told The Sun "Elma and Sammy aren't together right now, but there is a lot of love still between them. "It's not a straightforward split, viewers will see how Elma and Sammy navigate their feelings on Towie, as they discuss their issues to see whether they can make their relationship work going forward. Love Island All Stars couple sparks split rumours as reality hunk is branded a 'red flag' "They have a strong connection with each other and nobody really knows what will happen with them over the coming weeks." The insider said that the pair, who are currently filming the new series of Towie, will have many heart-to-hearts on camera that will reveal the reasons behind their break-up. They added: "Throughout the series their story features some of the rawest and emotional reality ever shot for TOWIE." LOVE ISLAND JOURNEY The pair got together on Love Island All Stars, where they made it to the final. At the time, Elma revealed why she thought her relationship with Sammy was going to last after leaving the villa. She said: "We have not been in each other's pockets, which I think is very healthy. We have both gone back to our lives which is nice. 7 "We have still got each other - we speak every single day, and I met his family. "Our families watched us for the last few weeks and probably feel like they know us inside out so it is nice for them to meet us properly." Elma first appeared on series five of Love Island in 2019 but was dumped after six days. She joined Towie in 2022. Sammy won the 2023 series of Love Island with ex-girlfriend Jess Harding. He made his Towie debut last year. 7 7
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
TOWIE's Elma Pazar stuns in a plunging blue marble print dress as she shares cryptic post after split from Sammy Root while partying in Ibiza
Elma Pazar looked sensational as she shared a cryptic post following her split from Sammy Root. It comes just the day after MailOnline revealed that the TOWIE star, 32, has split from her Love Island boyfriend after just four months of dating. The pair, who both appear on The Only Way Is Essex, are said to have filmed 'raw and emotional' scenes for the upcoming series, which are due to air later this year. And now taking to her Instagram page on Saturday, Elma wowed in a plunging blue marble print maxi dress as she posed confidently along a flower-lined pathway in Ibiza. The sizzling dress featured daring side cut-outs and a gold shell detail at the centre, perfectly showcasing her toned figure. Seemingly throwing shade at ex-boyfriend Sammy, Elma captioned the post with a cryptic message: 'Don't settle for a bunch when you can have the whole garden.' The reality star is currently soaking up the sun in Ibiza on a glamorous brand trip with fashion powerhouse Shein, joined by a host of fellow influencers. Just the day before, she made heads turn for the Takeover event at O Beach, as she donned a skimpy baby pink bikini that flaunted her enviable figure. She paired it with a matching sheer mesh skirt and added inches to her slender frame with a pair of gold wedges. Elma and Sammy, who reached the ITV2 final in February, recently ended their romance, leaving just one relationship formed on the latest All Stars still going strong. MailOnline understands that Sammy and Elma ended their four-month relationship over rows which took place in Portugal during filming of the latest TOWIE series. Their flirtation began on the ITVBe show but Elma insisted ahead of returning to Love Island in January that a romance between her and Sammy would be off the cards after she admitted to falling into the 'habit of going back to the same people.' Despite their eight-year age difference, the couple reconnected on All Stars and reached the final, missing out on the £50,000 prize fund to Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman, who also split earlier this year. Following recent breakups from Harriett Blackmore and Ronnie Vint, as well as Ekin-Su and Curtis Pritchard, the last remaining couple from this year's All Stars series is Grace Jackson and Luca Bish. A source close to the couple told MailOnline: 'Sammy and Elma have called it quits. 'They split during filming of TOWIE's latest series in Portugal and the breakdown of their relationship has been captured for the show. 'It was always a gamble, particularly on Elma's part, to pursue their romance especially even their age difference. 'Sadly, everything has now fallen apart and they're not even on speaking terms.' A TOWIE insider added: 'It's not been a straightforward split between Elma and Sammy. 'Viewers will see how they navigate their feelings, as they discuss their issues to see whether they can make their relationship work going forward. 'They have a strong connection with each other and nobody really knows what will happen with them over the coming weeks. Throughout the series, which is currently being filmed, their story features some of the rawest and emotional reality TV ever shot for TOWIE.' Sammy previously won Love Island with ex-girlfriend Jess Harding in 2023 but their relationship didn't last long. MailOnline has contacted Elma and Sammy's representatives for comment. It was reported that Jess would confront Sammy on this year's All Stars series, but she pulled out of her appearance after meeting someone new. The Essex star first appeared on series five of Love Island in 2019, strutting into the villa as a bombshell alongside Maura Higgins. She was unsuccessful in finding love during her first villa stint but fell for Sammy during the All Stars series. Elma isn't a stranger to having her relationships play out on TOWIE after previously romancing co-star James Diags Bennewith. She told MailOnline ahead of All Stars: 'I do feel ready for a committed relationship; I want a fella. I want to be with someone. To do Love Island again the second time round especially five years later now I'm so much older, to go in there with no actual real want to meet someone is very stupid and embarrassing. 'I know I want to go in there and meet someone. I am very open.'
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Newly-single Elma Pazar shows off her sizzling figure in a tiny pink bikini as she parties with Chloe Ferry and Liberty Poole at Shein event in Ibiza
Newly-single Elma Pazar turned heads in Ibiza on Friday as she partied alongside Chloe Ferry and Liberty Poole at a glamorous Shein event at O Beach. It comes just hours after MailOnline revealed that the TOWIE star, 32, has split from her Love Island boyfriend Sammy Root after just four months of dating. The pair, who both appear on The Only Way Is Essex, are said to have filmed 'raw and emotional' scenes for the upcoming series, which are due to air later this year. Wasting no time dwelling on heartbreak, Elma jetted off with a bunch of stars to the White Isle with fashion giant Shein. For the Takeover event at the celebrity hot spot, she made sure to show Sammy, 24, what he's missing as she donned a skimpy baby pink bikini that flaunted her enviable figure. The reality star paired it with a matching sheer mesh skirt and added inches to her slender frame with a pair of gold wedges. Meanwhile, Chloe, 29, brought the heat in a black bikini adorned with gold hardware and mesh skirt. Liberty, 25, wowed in a baby pink floral three-piece ensemble as she showed off her stunning curves. Also at the sun-soaked event were fellow Love Island stars Danica Taylor, Kaz Crossley, and Samantha Kenny. Elma and Sammy, who reached the ITV2 final in February, recently ended their romance, leaving just one relationship formed on the latest All Stars still going strong. MailOnline understands that Sammy and Elma ended their four-month relationship over rows which took place in Portugal during filming of the latest TOWIE series. Their flirtation began on the ITVBe show but Elma insisted ahead of returning to Love Island in January that a romance between her and Sammy would be off the cards after she admitted to falling into the 'habit of going back to the same people.' Despite their eight-year age difference, the couple reconnected on All Stars and reached the final, missing out on the £50,000 prize fund to Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman, who also split earlier this year. Following recent breakups from Harriett Blackmore and Ronnie Vint, as well as Ekin-Su and Curtis Pritchard, the last remaining couple from this year's All Stars series is Grace Jackson and Luca Bish. Meanwhile, Chloe, 29, brought the heat in a black bikini adorned with gold hardware and mesh skirt A source close to the couple told MailOnline: 'Sammy and Elma have called it quits. 'They split during filming of TOWIE's latest series in Portugal and the breakdown of their relationship has been captured for the show. 'It was always a gamble, particularly on Elma's part, to pursue their romance especially even their age difference. 'Sadly, everything has now fallen apart and they're not even on speaking terms.' A TOWIE insider added: 'It's not been a straightforward split between Elma and Sammy. 'Viewers will see how they navigate their feelings, as they discuss their issues to see whether they can make their relationship work going forward. 'They have a strong connection with each other and nobody really knows what will happen with them over the coming weeks. Throughout the series, which is currently being filmed, their story features some of the rawest and emotional reality TV ever shot for TOWIE.' Sammy previously won Love Island with ex-girlfriend Jess Harding in 2023 but their relationship didn't last long. MailOnline has contacted Elma and Sammy's representatives for comment. It was reported that Jess would confront Sammy on this year's All Stars series, but she pulled out of her appearance after meeting someone new. Elma is currently enjoying time away in Ibiza with fast fashion brand Shein while Sammy shared Instagram stories from Ireland. The Essex star first appeared on series five of Love Island in 2019, strutting into the villa as a bombshell alongside Maura Higgins. She was unsuccessful in finding love during her first villa stint but fell for Sammy during the All Stars series. Elma isn't a stranger to having her relationships play out on TOWIE after previously romancing co-star James Diags Bennewith. She told MailOnline ahead of All Stars: 'I do feel ready for a committed relationship; I want a fella. I want to be with someone. To do Love Island again the second time round especially five years later now I'm so much older, to go in there with no actual real want to meet someone is very stupid and embarrassing. 'I know I want to go in there and meet someone. I am very open.'
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Love Island: All Stars couple SPLIT four months after reaching the show's final over huge rows filming TOWIE
Love Island: All Stars couple Sammy Root and Elma Pazar have split, MailOnline can reveal. The TOWIE pair, who reached the ITV2 final in February, recently called it quits, leaving just one romance formed on the latest All Stars still going strong. MailOnline understands that Sammy and Elma ended their four-month relationship over rows which took place in Portugal during filming of the latest TOWIE series. Their flirtation began on the ITVBe show but Elma, 32, insisted ahead of returning to Love Island in January that a romance between her and Sammy, 24, would be off the cards after she admitted to falling into the 'habit of going back to the same people.' Despite their eight-year age difference, the couple reconnected on All Stars and reached the final, missing out on the £50,000 prize fund to Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman, who also split earlier this year. Following recent breakups from Harriett Blackmore and Ronnie Vint, as well as Ekin-Su and Curtis Pritchard, the last remaining couple from this year's All Stars series is Grace Jackson and Luca Bish. MailOnline understands that Sammy and Elma ended their four-month relationship over rows which took place in Portugal during filming of the latest TOWIE series
