Former Love Island favourite Samie Elishi is making a dramatic return to television screens, entering the iconic villa for Love Island All Stars 2026. This marks her third attempt to find romance on the hit ITV show, hoping that this time will be the charm after two previous stints.
Samie Elishi's Love Island Journey: From Series 9 to All Stars
Samie first captured the nation's attention when she made her Love Island debut on series 9 in 2023. Entering as a late bombshell on day 14, she initially sparked with Kai Fagan before finding a stronger connection with Tom Clare. The pair defied the odds, coupling up and sailing through to the grand final, where they secured a respectable third place.
However, their romance was short-lived outside the villa. Reports at the time suggested the distance proved too great, and the couple mutually decided to part ways just a month after the series ended to focus on their burgeoning careers. They have since unfollowed each other on social media.
A Second Chance and a Five-Day Villa Exit
Eager for another opportunity, Samie returned for Love Island All Stars in 2025. Her comeback was fraught with immediate drama, as it was revealed she had a past history with fellow islander Luca Bish. This created a tense love triangle involving Luca and his strong connection, Grace Jackson. With Luca committed to Grace, Samie found herself single and was dumped from the villa after just five days—a experience she is determined to improve upon this year.
Now 25 years old and hailing from Islington in London, Samie has stated she is ready to have a "fair shot" and fully enjoy the "amazing experience" this time around.
Life After Love Island: Relationships and Looking for Love
Following her split from Tom Clare, Samie embarked on a six-month relationship with TOWIE star Harry Lee in 2024. The pair went public in March but announced their separation in September. A source close to the couple cited that they had "grown apart" but wished to remain friends.
In the past year, she has also been loosely linked to other reality personalities like Harrison Solomon and Sam Thompson. As she enters the All Stars villa once more, Samie Elishi confirms she is single and genuinely looking for love, proving her resilience and hope for a lasting connection.
