NEW BOMBSHELL Sammy Root has hinted at unfinished business with ex love interest Elma Pazar ahead of his All Stars entrance.
Sammy, 23, has a past with Elma Pazar, 32, after they met on the Towie circuit, so his arrival could not come at a better time for her after Ronnie Vint ditched her for Harriett Blackmore.
There may be some unfinished business between Sammy Root and Elma Pazar[/caption]
Elma was dumped by Ronnie Vint after ex Harriett Blackmore arrived in the villa[/caption]
The reality star has made it clear that rekindling a romance with Elma is not entirely off the cards.
Before entering the villa, Sammy was asked how he felt about seeing some familiar faces.
He replied: “For the people I have met before, I’m excited to see them again, but who knows – it could be fun or it might be awkward.”
Sammy, who split from Jess Harding just three months after they won the 2023 series, revealed what he is now looking for.
He said: “Previously I put a lot on looks whereas now I think it’s more important to focus on personality.
“I just want someone that’s outgoing, adventurous, happy and just a jolly person that I can have fun with.”
Speaking about his biggest red flags, Sammy said: “I’m not a fan of uptight people, I want someone who doesn’t care about what others think and just wants to have fun.”
Sammy’s been in holding in Cape Town for a while, but ITV2 bosses have put him in the villa at just the right time for him to rekindle early flames with Elma.
A source said: “Elma has said the attraction with Sammy was nothing more than flirtation as she’s conscious they have an age gap of nearly 10 years, but Love Island execs hope under the South African sun, love could bloom.
“Sammy is pals with a few of the lads too including Casey and Ron so will slot right in.
“He’s All Stars’ second winner too, joining Ekin in that accolade.”
Sammy won series 10 of the ITV2 dating show alongside then-girlfriend Jess.
However, the pair’s romance didn’t last, and they ended up splitting just three months after leaving the villa.
Jess told Sammy their relationship was over by phone – before news of their split leaked online while she was partying in Ibiza.
Sammy and Elma were rumoured to be dating in 2023, shortly before it was announced he was joining the cast of Towie.
Love Island All Stars continues at 9pm on ITV2.
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