Love Island Star Samie Elishi Sparks Return Rumours
Samie Elishi, the 26-year-old reality TV personality, commanded attention on social media this Friday with a series of playful Instagram posts. The Love Island star showcased her toned abs in a stylish brown Alo tracksuit set, completing the cosy yet chic look with a matching beanie during a photoshoot in a park.
Third Time Lucky for the Villa?
This fashionable display comes amid reports that Samie is preparing for her third appearance in the Love Island villa, following her recent split from Sam Thompson. The reality star first found fame on the show's winter 2023 series in South Africa before making a brief return for Love Island All Stars earlier this year.
According to The Sun, producers are keen to bring her back for another shot at romance this January, and Samie has already engaged in early talks with show bosses. An insider revealed: 'Samie Elishi is in the mix for another trip to the Love Island villa. She has had some early talks with bosses and is considering it.'
The source added that while it would be her third stint, Samie feels she didn't get a fair chance during All Stars because she entered the series late, making it difficult to build momentum with the male contestants who were already coupled up.
A Timeline of Romance and Reality TV
During her inaugural Love Island journey, Samie found romance with Tom Clare, and the couple reached the final before their relationship fizzled out months after leaving the villa. Her All Stars comeback earlier this year was short-lived; she was eliminated shortly after arriving despite attempts to couple up with Luca Bish, who was already paired with Grace Jackson.
Following her villa exit, Samie sparked a short-lived romance with I'm A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson in April. However, by June, sources confirmed their two-month relationship had ended amicably after things 'fizzled out' due to their busy schedules.
A source told MailOnline: 'There was so much attraction between them initially, but their busy schedules made it difficult for them to spend quality time together. For Sam, it was his first relationship since his split from Zara and the feeling is he would rather concentrate on work.'
While Sam Thompson has moved on and is now dating DJ Talitha Balinska, Samie is believed to be currently single, potentially leaving the door open for another reality TV adventure.
