Jess Harding announced the breakup to fans on Instagram and said “differences” between herself and Love Island winner Sammy Root for the breakup.
On Tuesday, rumors began circulating that Jess and Sammy had split up, barely a few months after they won the Love Island final and the substantial £50,000 prize money from ITV.
The couple reportedly concluded they were “better as friends” after shocking everyone by defeating long-time favorites Whitney and Lochan in the final ballot.
While Jess remained mum about the rumors while on vacation in Ibiza, Sammy was the first to comment.
He took to Instagram to say that he was surprised to hear that the couple had apparently made their split “official” and that they were still “fully committed” to their relationship because he felt things were left “up in the air” when Jess left for abroad.
Who is Sammy Root?
One Kentish project manager, Sammy Root, became famous after appearing on the reality show Love Island.
Sammy had previously stated his desire to meet a romantic partner, calling the Love Island villa an opportunity to meet his “princess.” On the fourth day of the show, he checked into the villa.
By embarking on dates with three Islanders—Molly Marsh, Ella Thomas, and, finally, his now-girlfriend Jess—in his early appearances on the show, Sammy showcased his extroverted attitude.
Not only did he want to be noticed for his looks, but he also wanted to be known for his vivacious and vivacious attitude. Sammy has confidence in his personality and insists he is more than a “pretty face” to stand out.
MyTV’s Love Island Jess Harding and Sammy Root Break Up
During an exclusive interview, Love Island star Sammy Root discussed her life since splitting up with fellow contestant Jess Harding. The once-adorable pair made their breakup public a few months after Love Island ended.
Sammy seemed optimistic on the blue carpet, even though he had recently broken up with his girlfriend. He said he had been doing “flat out” to improve himself and loved his new life.
Many of the lads from his season kept in touch through a group chat; he said when asked about keeping in touch with fellow Islanders, highlighting their friendship.
In response to speculation on his love life, Sammy stated categorically that he is single and concentrating on bettering himself.
Even though it’s only been a short time since he and Jess broke up, he’s already committed to improving himself and having fun.
Sammy and Jess attended the blue carpet event, which might have led to an uncomfortable encounter.
In a breathtaking black gown with cutouts all over, Jess showed off her figure—complete with a thigh-high split and other cutout details—while confidently ignoring the reminders of their recent separation.
Jess seemed to embrace her newly single status with a stunning appearance on the blue carpet, while Sammy seemed to have a favorable view following the split, focusing on personal growth and prioritizing self-improvement.
As Sammy pointed out, there was a strong kinship among the Love Island contestants as he spoke about the continuing group conversations with the males from his season and the ones before it.
This interview gave fans a look at the stars’ lives after Love Island, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of being famous.