Love Island winner Sammy Root opens up about 'confusing' split from girlfriend Jess Harding

Sammy Root, who won Love Island three months ago, has finally broken his silence about his sudden breakup with girlfriend Jess Harding. Following the split, Sammy has been focusing on charity work and recently visited the Dogs Trust in search of a potential new companion.

Life after the villa

In an exclusive interview with The Celeb Report, Sammy revealed that life outside of the Love Island villa was very different and that it became challenging to navigate a relationship in the midst of it. He admitted that while he thought their relationship was going well, it became confusing and overwhelming. Despite the breakup, Sammy and Jess remain on good terms.

A brutal breakup

Jess ended their relationship over the phone, choosing not to wait for a face-to-face conversation. The news of their split then leaked online while Jess was partying in Ibiza, leaving Sammy shocked and heartbroken. The two saw each other for the first time since the breakup at the Pride of Britain awards, where they exchanged pleasantries.

Supporting a cause

This week, Sammy spent time supporting the Dogs Trust and even made a donation to the charity. He has been sensible with his £25,000 cash prize and has not rushed into extravagant purchases or moving to a new place. Sammy is also taking his time when it comes to relationships and has been seen with his arm around a "good pal" Faye Winter.

Grounded and giving back

Sammy comes from a normal, grounded family and he doesn't plan on changing who he is. He is now trying to convince his dad to foster a puppy from the Dogs Trust, as he was impressed by the work they do and believes they could use the support.

Overall, Sammy is focusing on his own well-being and making the most of his newfound fame while staying true to himself and his values.