LOVE Island winner Sammy Root today sparked romance rumours with a famous Towie star after they were spotted getting cosy.
It comes after the reality star, 23, broke up with his Love Island girlfriend Jess Harding, 23, just three months after winning the 2023 series.
But it looks like Sammy is keen to show Jess– who has since moved on with a new man – what she is missing.
The Love Island winner has been snapped looking very cosy with Towie legend, Frankie Sims.
They were joined in the Instagram snap by her sister Demi Sims and his season 10 co-star Ouzy See.
In the photo, Sammy and Frankie looked close as she lent into him.
The Towie babe is also newly single after she split from her footballer boyfriend Luke Paris in early 2024.
Meanwhile, last month Sammy broke his silence on his ex Jess Harding‘s new man– and why the pair “don’t ever talk.”
The ITV2 matchmaking show stars broke up just three months after winning Love Island’s 2023 series.
As well as revealing she has a new boyfriend on social media, salon owner Jess took an apparent public swipe at Sammy addressing “learning a few lessons” during a previous relationship.
Sammy exclusively opened up to The Sun about the current state of play.
After he was quizzed about speaking to Jess, he told us: “Don’t get me wrong, if I saw her I’d probably say hello but out of respect I’m not going to be talking to her when she’s got a boyfriend.
“I haven’t got a reason to.
“We don’t ever talk but I wish her the best.”
Jess told Sammy their relationship was over by phone – before news of their split leaked online while she was partying in Ibiza with pals last year.
Moving on
Jess revealed she had a new boyfriend last month – and has now gushed how she is “so in love.”
She then showcased his identity on Instagram with a sweet snap showing him kissing her.
Meanwhile, Sammy opened up to us on his love life of late.
He told us: “I wouldn’t have gone this far without dating a couple, but at the same time, I feel like this year I’m very fortunate to be given this chance in this situation this year so rather than spend it chasing girls I’d rather make the most out of it and make the biggest impact I can.
‘I’m trying to focus on myself and do my own thing, but there is obviously a girl here and there that I speak to.”
Love Island winners - where they are now
Every year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more.
Here we take you though all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now:
2024 – The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together.
2023 –Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50K, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up.
2023 – The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together.
2022 –Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.
2021 –Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021.STATUS: Still together.
2020 – The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up.
2019 – Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up.
2018 – It wasn’t surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn’t last. STATUS: Broken up.
2017 –Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win the show. STATUS: Broken up.
2016– Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won show have two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together.
2015 – Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley’s second choice on the show, they did win – but they didn’t last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.