Since winning Love Island 2023 with then girlfriend Jess Harding, Sammy Root has certainly made a name for himself. Many fans of the show regarded their Win as a Fairytale moment, but they broke up only three months after leaving the Villa. Sammy’s journey didn’t end there, however. Fast forward to Love Island All Stars 2025, and Sammy is back again, hoping to find love again for the second time.
Sammy Root
- Age: 23
- Location: Kent
- Occupation: Techno DJ and cellist
- Instagram: @sammyroot_
- Entered: 16
- First appeared: Season 10
- Status: Fifth place (Day 36)
Having experienced the triumphs and mishaps of reality TV before, Sammy is no stranger to love in the public eye. His past experiences taught him a lot, and now he is coming back to the Love Island Villa with new intentions, and a clearer picture of what he wants to achieve this time around.
A Sneak Peek into Sammy’s Life After Love Island Sammy captured the interest of the public after his stint on Love Island in 2023. Although his romance with Jess Harding ended, that did not mean Sammy was going to disappear. He quickly became a social media star after participating in the ITV2 reality show The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE). Sammy Root is now a well-known personality on social media with an Instagram @sammyroot_ following of over 414k. He has easily adjusted to life in the public eye. But being in the public eye does come with some challenges.
Sammy has learned how difficult and damaging fame can be to a relationship. Following his break up, Sammy has been able to consider what went wrong and what he desires for the future. Sammy’s Return to the Villa: What’s Different This Time? There are a lot of implications that come with returning to Love Island All Stars 2025, and for Sammy Root, he is diving deep into those feelings. The first time he went to the Villa, he fell in love with Jess, but now he is returning as a bachelor. The type of love he is searching for goes beyond winning a television show or “fairytale romances”. Sammy wants to meet someone who appreciates him for the values that he holds.
Authenticity has always been something that Sammy Root appreciates, and this time around, he’s hoping to build a connection that goes beyond the initial physical attraction that mostly characterizes the beginning stages of reality show romances. He’s matured, and his understanding of a lasting relationship has certainly changed. Commitment is what most concerns Sammy, and he is ready to find a partner with a similar outlook.
What Is Sammy Looking For in a Partner? Those who are familiar with the other contestants will tell you that what makes Sammy Root unique is self-awareness. He has been in the public eye before and he knows that it takes a lot more than just being good looking and having chemistry to make things work. To him, the most important attributes of a partner are loyalty, honesty, and common core values.
Sammy also values communication and understanding the demands of his profession. His time in front of the camera is just a portion of his life. When the cameras are gone, Sammy Root is a simple guy who wants to build a life with someone willing to invest in a serious and committed relationship.
The All Stars Challenge: Can Sammy Find True Love?
As viewers eagerly await the new season of Love Island All Stars 2025, thinkers are left questioning how Sammy’s story will evolve over the season. Will he finally be able to find ‘the one’ or will fame and his life history continue to ruin his relationships? It is difficult to know what the future holds, but we can safely predict that Sammy Root is at a point in life where he is open to finding love and envisioning a deeper and everlasting relationship.
Recently, his story embodies growth and deep reflections within himself, and now he has hope for the future. Coming back to the Villa, Sammy is now ready to approach love with maturity while truly understanding what it takes to build a long-lasting relationship.
