Real reason behind Love Island stars Tom and Samie’s split revealed
LOVE Island’s Samie Elishi split from boyfriend Tom Clare because she felt their long-distance relationship was one-sided, The Sun can reveal.
She feared busy footballer Tom, 23, wouldn’t have time for her – so called it quits.
It comes after the Barnsley boy said he was heartbroken it had ended within weeks of leaving the telly villa.
But Samie – based in London – put head over heart and called time on their romance after a number of trips north to visit her footballer beau.
A source told The Sun: “She was tired of making all the effort in the relationship – she’d visit him a lot but he wasn’t coming down to see her as much.
“If it was this hard early on – what would it be like in a year?”
The beauty, who worked as an estate agent before finding fame, entered Love Island midway through the winter 2023 series as a late bombshell.
She instantly turned original islander Tom’s head having fought off competition from fellow bombshells Ellie Spence and Zara Lackenby Brown.
Before entering the telly villa, Samie, 22, told producers: “I’m a really honest person and I have no filter.
“I won’t take rubbish from anyone, especially when it comes to guys!”
Tom and Samie placed third on the hit-ITV dating programme behind winners Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan and runners-up Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins.
Non-league footballer Tom, 23, took time out from Macclesfield to take part in the show.
And manager Robbie Savage allowed him to return to the club last month.
Tom yesterday addressed his break-up for the first time after The Sun broke the news on Tuesday.
The reality star admitted he was shocked his new romance had come to an end, but said it was amicable with Samie.
Tom told fans: “Didn’t think I’d be writing this but me and Samie have gone our separate ways.
“We are still on good terms and I have nothing but love and respect for her.
“I’m gutted it’s come to an end but I truly wish Samie the best.”
While Samie has kept a dignified silence she has dazzled on a number of red carpets in recent weeks.
The Sun has contacted their reps for comment.