He was caught up in some pretty dramatic moments during his second time on Love Island, but that didn't stop Sammy Root from making it to the final five of All Stars 2025.
Admittedly, he did better on the 2023 version which he won alongside then-girlfriend Jess Harding, but their romance was a short-lived affair. In fact, the couple lasted just two months before they called time on their relationship; it wasn't as fleeting as Amber Gill's and Greg O'Shea's relationship, but it wasn't far off.
After he won the dating show, Sammy remained in the public eye and even followed in the footsteps of Love Island alumni Kady McDermott and Olivia Attwood and landed a role on TOWIE.
When he returned to the villa for All Stars, Sammy struck up a romance with fellow TOWIE girlie and Love Island series five bombshell, Elma Pazar.
The duo finished in fifth place and as far as we can tell are still together.
How old is Sammy Root?
Sammy is 23 years old and his star sign is a Capricorn.
Where is Sammy Root from?
The Love Island winner is from Kent.
What does Sammy Root do?
Before he took part in Love Island, Sammy was a project manager. Since then he has been snapped up by ITV producers and is a regular on TOWIE alongside pal Roman Hackett.
He also works with a bunch of different brands including Shein and Vodafone and when he's not filming in Essex he is off exploring the world.
What happened when Sammy Root was on Love Island 2023?
Joining as a bombshell on day four, Sammy took Ella Thomas, Jess and Molly Marsh on dates and coupled up with Jess, but boy, oh boy, did Sammy test her patience.
His head was turned by pretty much every single female Islander that entered the villa and before he made Jess his official girlfriend he also coupled up with Mal Nicol and Amber Wise.
He also snogged Gabby Jeffrey during Casa Amor week causing a rift between the Casa girlies. Don't worry, they've made peace now.
Sammy finally saw how spectacular Jess was and the couple ended up winning the show as girlfriend and boyfriend.
What happened when Sammy Root was on Love Island: All Stars?
We all knew that Sammy was going to be a bombshell on All Stars and on day 16, he rocked up and proved us right.
He joined the villa alongside Danielle Sellers where they shared a double date with Elma and Curtis Pritchard.
Sammy coupled up with Elma from the get-go and they stayed together all the way until day 36, where they came in fifth place.
Although the romance was smooth-sailing for Sammy and Elma, they bickered one couple in particular nearly every episode. After Ekin-Su kissed Sammy during the heart rate challenge, Elma was left fuming and Sammy confused.
Although Ekin-Su apologised for her actions, Elma and Sammy constantly found themselves at odds with Ekin-Su and Curtis.
Both couples couldn't help themselves and there would be rows over dinners, clashes during challenges and shady remarks from all four Islanders.
It doesn't look as though their friendships have improved since they left the show either, as Curtis recently unfollowed Sammy on social media and recently challenged him to a boxing match.
Does Sammy Root know Gemma Owen?
There have been rumours circulating that Sammy knows the Love Island 2022 finalist or is even related to her, but as far as we can see, Sammy has zero connections to Gemma Owen.
What does Sammy Root's tattoo say?
We had to spend hours staring at his shaved, tanned chest to work it out. It's hard work, but somebody has to do it.
It reads, 'One life. Die with memories, not dreams.'
Somebody get this man a Pulitzer.
Who is Sammy Root dating?
Sammy is still loved up with Elma.
Does Sammy Root have Instagram?
Sure thing. You can follow the Love Island winner at @sammyroot_.