Love Island Winners Sammy and Jess Split After Three Months

Rumors of a Breakup

Love Island winners Sammy Root and Jess Harding have reportedly split up just three months after winning the popular reality TV show. The couple has been hit by rumors of their breakup in recent days.

Confirmation from Insider

Sources have now confirmed the couple's breakup, with an insider insisting that they are "better off as friends." The news was first reported by the Mail.

Jess Jetted Off to Ibiza

Jess has since jetted off to the party island of Ibiza, where she has been spending time with her girl pals since the weekend. The trip adds fuel to the breakup rumors surrounding the couple.

Distant Red Carpet Appearances

The couple has made several red carpet appearances together in recent weeks. However, at events such as The Celeb Report's Who Cares Wins Awards, they appeared distant, leading insiders to speculate on the state of their relationship.

Trouble Behind the Scenes

Insiders have suggested that Sammy and Jess were struggling to get along behind the scenes, despite their public appearances together. They further fueled breakup rumors by attending showbiz events separately.

Love Island Success

Jess and Sammy, both 22 years old, were surprise winners of the summer 2023 series of Love Island, beating fan favorites Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowacki to the £50,000 prize. Molly Marsh and Zachariah Noble came in fourth place, while Tyrique Hyde and Ella Thomas landed in third.