LOVE Island’s Sammy Root enjoyed a cuddle with a stunning model after his ex Jess Harding revealed her new relationship – yet fans were left doing a double take.
Sammy, 23, was seen nuzzling into the brunette’s neck during his current sun-soaked holiday – just weeks after she was spotted on a date with his fellow Love Island alumni Anton Danyluk, 28.
It also came after the matchmaking series champ’s ex – beauty salon owner Jess, 23 – revealed her new man six months after the ITV2 pair split.
The couple stunned fans as they broke up just three months after winning Love Island‘s 2023 series.
Now it appears both show stars may well have got their happy ever after.
Sammy was spotted topless and flashing his tattoos as he wrapped his arm around Hannah Olivia Kenyon.
He nuzzled his face into her neck in the sweet snap, which she posted with the words: “Bestie,” – perhaps clarifying their status.
Sammy then re-posted the Instagram Story to his account without a caption.
Hannah looked stylish in a gold bikini top and matching skirt, paired with a cream mesh wrap.
She styled her long brunette locks into perfect mermaid waves and perched a pair of sunglasses on her head.
The Sun has gone to Sammy’s reps for comment.
We recently exclusively reported how Hannah Olivia had enjoyed a string of dates with All Stars contestant, Anton.
The duo made their red carpet debut at the Baftas in London earlier this month.
At the time, a source told The Sun: “Hannah Olivia was Anton’s date last night, they’re spending time together and having fun but they’re not exclusive.
“Anton just came out of a relationship with Georgia [Harrison, his ex] so he is in no rush to make anything official but he fancies Hannah so watch this space.”
Sammy’s sun-soaked getaway comes just weeks after he broke his silence on Jess moving on – and explained why they don’t talk.
Patsy Field – an Influencer with a disability.
Samantha Kenny – works in a beauty salon
Grace Jackson – Manchester based model who is followed by Molly-Mae Hague and Conor McGregor
Ciaran Davies – Welsh hunk
When he was quizzed about speaking to Jess, he exclusively told us: “Don’t get me wrong, if I saw her I’d probably say hello but out of respect I’m not going to be talking to her when she’s got a boyfriend.
“I haven’t got a reason to.
“We don’t ever talk but I wish her the best.”
Jess revealed she had a new boyfriend on her Instagram page in March – and has since gushed how she is “so in love.”
She then showcased his identity on Instagram with a sweet snap showing him kissing her.
As well as revealing she has a new boyfriend on social media, salon owner Jess, 23, has taken an apparent public swipe at Sammy.
She addressed “learning a few lessons” during a previous relationship in a telling post.
Meanwhile, the pair cosied up together this month as they enjoyed a trip to Ibiza.
As yet, she has kept his name away from the public eye.
