Love Island star Sammy Root opens up on dating life and Jess break-up as star no longer 'chasing girls'
ok.co.ukIt’s been almost a year since Love Island star Sammy Root was crowned the winner of the ITV show with his then-girlfriend Jess Harding.
Now, in an exclusive chat with OK!, he has revealed that the pair no longer speak, with the star now focusing on himself, rather than ‘chasing girls.’ Jess has since moved on teasing she has a new boyfriend, but Sammy insists that he’s ‘picking himself up’ since the breakup and is too busy to be ‘worried about other people.’ The former project manager’s life has changed overnight, with the 23-year-old telling us he’s turned his attention to a new and exciting business venture, as well as charity work. “I’m going to be honest, we don't speak to each other out of respect.
I think she’s in a relationship now, and I wouldn't want to bother her,” he says, talking about Jess, who he confirmed his split from in 2023.
He adds: “We haven’t really got anything to talk about to be honest. But if I did see her, I’d always say hello. I’m sure she’d say hello back.
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