The glittering National Television Awards took a dramatic turn as I'm A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson and Love Island star Samie Elishi were spotted sharing an unexpectedly intimate moment away from the main festivities.
Following the prestigious ceremony at London's O2 Arena, the reality TV stars sparked immediate romance speculation when they were seen leaning in close to share a cigarette outside the official afterparty at Magazine London.
An eyewitness revealed the pair appeared completely engrossed in conversation, with their body language suggesting more than just friendship. "They were standing very close together, almost whispering to each other," the source reported. "Sam lit her cigarette and they seemed completely in their own world, oblivious to the glamorous crowds around them."
Timing Raises Eyebrows
The cozy encounter comes at a particularly interesting time for both celebrities. Thompson recently ended his highly-publicized relationship with Made in Chelsea co-star and Strictly Come Dancing participant Zara McDermott after five years together.
Meanwhile, Elishi has kept her relationship status private since her appearance on the winter Love Island series, where she coupled up with Tom Clare before their eventual split earlier this year.
Award Night Revelry
Both stars had reason to celebrate at the NTAs. Thompson, who took home the King of the Jungle crown last year, was nominated for the Best Reality Star award for his role on Made in Chelsea.
Elishi looked stunning in a silver sequinned gown as she attended the ceremony, which saw Ant and Dec once again dominate the awards, taking home the Best Presenter trophy for the 23rd consecutive year.
The cigarette break moment has since set social media ablaze, with fans speculating whether this signals a new romance brewing between two of reality television's biggest names.
