In a jaw-dropping twist, Towie sensation Elma Pazar has revealed she was invited to return to Love Island All Stars mere moments after her high-profile breakup with fellow reality star Sammy Root. The news broke as Elma worked the red carpet at the National Television Awards, where she spilled the tea to The Sun with a cheeky grin and a cryptic tease that’s got fans buzzing.
When asked if she’d consider a comeback to the Love Island villa for the All Stars spin-off, Elma didn’t hold back. “Who said I haven’t had the call already?” she quipped, bursting into laughter before adding, “That would be telling.” Her playful dodge left everyone wondering: is Elma gearing up for a dramatic return to the show that first launched her into the spotlight?
Elma and Sammy, both established Towie cast members before their Love Island All Stars stint, turned heads when they coupled up on the show earlier this year. However, their romance sparked skepticism among fans, with some branding it a “showmance” orchestrated for the cameras. Despite finishing fifth in the competition, the pair seemed to revel in their newfound status as a potential “ITV power couple.” During an appearance on Amy Hart’s The Morning After podcast, host Amy boldly predicted, “You two are going to become the power couple of Towie!” Elma enthusiastically agreed, while Sammy whooped in excitement, fueling speculation that their romance was a calculated move to dominate ITV’s reality TV scene.
But not everyone was convinced. Social media erupted with accusations that their relationship was more about publicity than passion. One fan tweeted, “Elma and Sammy seem so fake. Like they didn’t realize Towie starts filming next week. You know they talked about it. Why not say so?” Another added, “Elma and Sammy were always going to make the final. They’re on one of ITV’s longest-running shows. It’s all business, it’s all a rig.”
The couple’s romance came crashing down in June, leaving fans stunned but hopeful for a reconciliation. An insider told The Sun, “Elma and Sammy aren’t together right now, but there’s a lot of love still between them. It’s not a straightforward split.” The source hinted that viewers would get an inside look at their emotional journey on Towie, as the exes navigate their feelings and explore whether they can rekindle their spark.
Elma first shot to fame on Love Island’s fifth series in 2019, only to be dumped from the villa after a fleeting six days. Undeterred, she joined Towie in 2022, cementing her place in the reality TV world. Sammy, meanwhile, had his own Love Island moment, winning the 2023 series alongside ex-girlfriend Jess Harding before catching Towie bosses’ attention and making his debut on the Essex-based show last year.
The timing of the Love Island All Stars offer couldn’t be more explosive, coming hot on the heels of Elma and Sammy’s emotional split. Their first post-breakup confrontation, captured for Towie, saw Sammy in tears as he faced Elma, hinting at unresolved feelings and raw emotions. Will Elma take the plunge and return to the villa as a single star, ready to find love again? Or is this just another chapter in her and Sammy’s rollercoaster romance?
With Towie set to showcase their journey and Love Island All Stars dangling a tempting offer, Elma Pazar is keeping us all on the edge of our seats. One thing’s for sure: whether it’s love or drama, Elma knows how to steal the show.