Love Island fans can’t believe age gap between Elma and Sammy as they cosy up in hideaway

LOVE Island fans say they can’t believe the age gap between Elma Pazar and Sammy Root, after they were seen getting cosy in hideaway.

Sammy and Elma already have a past after they met on the Towie circuit, and were seen reuniting on last night's All Stars.

The pair were rumoured to be dating in 2023, shortly before it was announced he was joining the cast of Towie.

Last night, Sammy picked Elma to join him in the hideaway, as he made his entrance as the latest bombshell.

The pair were thrilled to see each other and wasted no time in catching up.

They were seen looking smitten with each other, as they sat on the bed together.

However, fans were quick to pick up on the age gap between the pair.

At 32, Elma is nine years older than 23-year-old Sammy.

Taking to X/Twitter, one fan said: "i think sammy and elma could be really sweet together, but it’s just the age gap. the man was 17 when she was first on love island I can't!"

While another added: "Isn’t Elma and Sammy age gap near 10 years? I guess age gaps don’t bother her too much."

This one chimed in: "I’ve seen a lot of people say sammy and elma because they were on towie together?

"Mind you, he was 17 when elma first went on love island. we need an age restriction of like 25 because that’s insane."

Meanwhile, before going into the villa, Sammy hinted that a romance with Elma was on the cards.

It came about after he was asked how he felt about seeing some familiar faces.

He replied: "For the people I have met before, I’m excited to see them again, but who knows - it could be fun or it might be awkward."

Sammy, who split from Jess Harding just three months after they won the 2023 series, revealed what he is now looking for.

He said: "Previously I put a lot on looks whereas now I think it’s more important to focus on personality.

"I just want someone that's outgoing, adventurous, happy and just a jolly person that I can have fun with."

Speaking about his biggest red flags, Sammy said: "I’m not a fan of uptight people, I want someone who doesn’t care about what others think and just wants to have fun."

ITV2 bosses put Sammy in the villa at just the right time for him to rekindle early flames with Elma.

A source said: “Elma has said the attraction with Sammy was nothing more than flirtation as she’s conscious they have an age gap of nearly 10 years, but Love Island execs hope under the South African sun, love could bloom.

“Sammy is pals with a few of the lads too including Casey and Ron so will slot right in.

“He’s All Stars' second winner too, joining Ekin in that accolade.”.

Love Island All Stars continues at 9pm on ITV2.

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