Sam Thompson and Samie Elishi CONFIRM dating rumours as they're pictured sharing a steamy kiss on night out with pals

The Sun

04-05-2025

SAM Thompson and Samie Elishi have confirmed dating rumours after being pictured sharing a steamy kiss on a date night.
The Sun revealed last week that I'm a Celeb winner Sam is moving on from his ex Zara McDermott after growing close to Samie.
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And on Saturday night, looking very comfortable in each other's company, Sam and Samie posed for a photo, alongside Pete Wicks and Georgia Harrison, while attending Olivia Attwood's 34th birthday bash.
That same night, outside of the glam party, Sam and Samie couldn't keep their hands off each other, as they shared a kiss in the street.
Sam, 32, was seen placing his arms on Samie's shoulders as they stood outside, with the Love Island beauty dressed in a stunning brown co-ord and leopard print heels.
She popped a black jacket over her look to keep warm, and Sam affectionately drew her closer, before leaning in for a kiss.
Elsewhere, the glamorous pair were seen linking arms while walking down the street, with both Sam and Samie looking in great spirits.
They were seen chatting away together all night, in the smoking area and at the party, before hopping in a cab together to continue the night at Stringfellows where they reunited with Sam's podcast co-host Pete Wicks.
Sam couldn't keep his hands off brunette beauty Samie, as he was seen with an arm around her waist, or guiding her into the venue.
The lavish bash for Olivia's birthday took place at Bacchanalia Mayfair in London, and was attended by a whole host of famous faces.
It comes after Sam revealed he went on his first date since his split and said: "Things are really nice at the moment, I feel like I'm happy."
It's the first time Sam has been pictured with a romantic interest, since splitting from Zara in January this year.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun recently, Samie said: "I'm quite a relationship person, so a boyfriend would be nice eventually, no one wants to be alone.
"But I love being single at the same time, I love my girls... I love a bit of both. I feel like I am a relationship person, so naturally."
Just like Sam, the brunette bombshell, 25, admitted she was also in a good place when it comes to her dating life.
She said: "I enjoy life in general right now, I am really happy."
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Samie continued: "I think I said on Love Island, the guy I'm looking for has to be ambitious, kind and look after himself, like go to the gym."
The reality beauty, who dated Love Island co-star Tom Clare and former Towie star Harry Lee, also took a little swipe at her exes.
She said: "My red flags haven't changed - I don't like arrogance, I hate that. Weirdly I don't have any more at the minute. Nothing like my past relationships - opposite of my exes basically."
Speaking about whether she's open to dating more, Samie teased: "We'll see what happens."
Samie, who is said to have grown close to former Made In Chelsea's Sam, also ruled out another appearance on Love Island for now.
She said: "Right now, I would probably say no, but never say never because anything could change."
It comes after Sam admitted his "nerves" after he went on his first date recently since his split - and even arrived 40 minutes early.
He said: "I was so nervous that I messaged Pete and he sent me a list of things I need to do. It's my first date since I've been single. I'm on my way to the date, I've called Pete and he's said 'don't overthink it, just enjoy it.'
"'Do I wait for her inside or is that overthinking it? He went 'yep, that's overthinking it exactly, go inside, get yourself a drink and chill, staying outside like a weirdo on the street. Text her and ask her what she'd like to drink, so it's sat on the table waiting for her'.
"'I then replied saying 'such a good idea' and Pete said 'look her in the eye and say she looks stunning, it's the basics'."
Pete said on their podcast Staying Relevant: "I then got the phone call post date and it sounds like you handled it very well, very well."
Sam admitted he's still "terrified" to date but said: "There are so many things Pete gave me in that snippet of advice, he literally gave me a play by play."
He added: "I've never been so nervous for those kind of events. It's fun when you know she hasn't recoiled and when it's actually going okay.
"The first part when she walks in, I was on the phone to our producer and the lady in question walked in and I was like 'she's beautiful', she heard me say that and then I hung the phone up."
Pete added: "Sam's in his f****** dating era, that's why he's always dressed so well and looks so good."
Sam proudly admitted he's reached the "goal" for his glow up following his "tough" split from Zara.
He said: "It was a really tough time then, I'd really let myself go, I've got myself to a place where I feel I'm happy and I'm comfortable in my own skin again."
Pete then asked fans if there was anyone out there that would like to go on a "double date" with him and his new love interest.
During the same episode, Sam said: "I feel like I'm ready to get out there, I think I'm at a stage now where I feel confident enough that I can start approaching females.
"I just feel good, things are nice, things are really nice at the moment, I feel like I'm happy."
Meanwhile, Sam's documentary-maker ex Zara has moved on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson, and they've been spotted packing on the PDA while over in the US.
The couple - whose relationship is going from strength to strength - were spotted on a romantic stroll in Malibu.
Looking happy and relaxed in each other's company, Zara and Louis wore casual clothes to head to Soho Beach House where they enjoyed a late lunch by the ocean.
The twosome looked deep in conversation as they shared a laugh and sweetly walked hand in hand together.
A source said: 'Louis and Zara are exclusive and aren't seeing anyone else.
'Louis is totally smitten with Zara and she feels the same about him.'
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