Samie Elishi, a familiar face to Love Island fans, is gearing up for a third shot at finding love on the hit ITV2 dating show. After two previous stints in the villa, the reality star is in early talks with producers to return for the Love Island: All Stars series, set to air in January.
An insider shared with The Sun that Samie is seriously considering another go at the show. “Samie Elishi is in the mix for another trip to the Love Island villa,” the source revealed. “She’s had some early talks with bosses and is weighing her options.” Her previous appearance on All Stars earlier this year was cut short due to her late entry, which made it challenging to form connections with the men, who were already coupled up. “She didn’t feel like she had a great shot last time,” the insider explained. “She went in so late that it was hard to get any momentum. For example, she liked Luca Bish, but he was already settled with Grace Jackson, so it didn’t go anywhere.”
Determined to make the most of her next opportunity, Samie is hoping to enter the villa from the start this time. “She knows love can blossom on the show,” the source added. “After all, she left with Tom Clare during her first stint, and even though things didn’t work out long-term, she still believes in the Love Island format.”
Samie first captured viewers’ hearts in the ninth series of Love Island, where she coupled up with Tom Clare and made it to the final. However, their romance fizzled out just a few months after leaving the villa. Her brief return for All Stars earlier this year saw her struggle to find a connection, particularly after failing to win over Luca Bish, who was paired with Grace Jackson. Samie was dumped from the villa shortly after.
Following her Love Island exit, Samie made headlines with a short-lived romance with I’m A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson. The pair were spotted sharing a kiss in the street, just days after news broke that Thompson’s ex, Zara McDermott, had started dating Louis Tomlinson. However, Samie and Sam Thompson’s fling ended in June after only a few weeks.
With Love Island drawing an impressive average of 17.5 million viewers annually, Samie’s potential return could be a game-changer for both her love life and her time in the spotlight. Fans are eager to see if the third time’s the charm for this reality TV star. The Sun has reached out to ITV for comment, but all eyes are on Samie as she prepares for another chance at love in the iconic villa.