Are Love Island’s Samie Elishi and Sam Thompson Dating? Find Out

Samie Elishi from Love Island and Sam Thompson from Made in Chelsea have recently ignited romance rumors after they were spotted sharing a kiss and enjoying each other’s company in public.

The first sign of their chemistry was at Olivia Attwood’s 34th birthday party, where paparazzi captured them getting close.

How Did They Start Dating?

It seems that Sam and Samie may have crossed paths thanks to Sam’s role as a presenter on the Love Island spin-off, Aftersun.

Following his breakup with Zara McDermott earlier in 2025, Sam and Samie have been trading flirty messages and hanging out together, including a public outing on King’s Road in Chelsea over the Easter weekend, where Sam was happily showing her off to friends and locals.

Have They Commented on Their Romance?

Though neither has officially announced their relationship, Samie touched on it during a podcast called We Talk To The Dead. She mentioned that she’s seeing someone new and described things as positive, mentioning it’s still early days without any negative experiences.

Sam Thompson has also hinted at feeling happy and moving forward in his recent chats with his friend Pete Wicks.

What Are Their Friends Saying?

Sam’s buddy Pete Wicks has met Samie and is said to give the relationship his stamp of approval, which has only brought the couple closer.

Sources suggest that Samie has helped lift Sam’s spirits after his tough breakup with Zara, and it looks like they’re both genuinely happy together.