Samie Elishi, known from Love Island, and Sam Thompson, who stars in Made in Chelsea, have recently sparked romance speculation after being seen kissing and enjoying time together 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.

After his 2025 breakup with Zara McDermott, Sam and Samie have been exchanging flirtatious messages and spending time together. They were spotted on a public outing on King’s Road in Chelsea over the Easter weekend, where Sam seemed proud to introduce her to friends and locals.

Although neither has confirmed their relationship officially, Samie addressed the topic during a podcast called We Talk To The Dead. She shared that she’s involved with someone new and described the situation positively, emphasizing it’s still in the initial stages with no negative experiences so far.

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.