TOM CLARE FINALLY BREAKS SILENCE ON EX SAMIE ELISHI WINNING ALL STARS – AND IF HE WATCHED WITH LOVE ISLAND FIANCEE

Footballer Tom, now engaged to All Stars winner Molly Smith, opens up in shock interview at star-studded event – revealing the couple tuned in as superfans despite painful villa history

In a bombshell moment that has sent Love Island fans into meltdown, Tom Clare has finally addressed his ex-girlfriend Samie Elishi’s shock victory on Love Island All Stars 2026 – and whether he watched the dramatic finale with his stunning fiancée Molly Smith.

The pair coupled up nearly a month into the hit series but were dumped just a week later in a brutal twist that left viewers heartbroken. Samie and Tom didn’t last long after their villa stint, parting ways after just a few months amid rumours of fiery rows and public shade.

Now, footballer Tom is loved up and engaged to his Love Island All Stars partner Molly Smith, 31. The golden couple, who triumphed in the 2024 series, have been dodging questions about Samie’s new romance with Ciaran Davies – until now.

Speaking exclusively at a glitzy Celsius energy drink launch event, Tom broke his silence with a surprisingly mature take. He said: “I think it was a great series and me and Molly both enjoyed watching it as fans as well.”

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The couple beamed on the red carpet, Molly flashing her huge engagement ring from their romantic Dubai proposal last year.

But behind the calm words lies a rollercoaster of heartbreak, jealousy rumours and one of the most dramatic ex-storylines in Love Island history. Insiders close to the pair reveal Tom and Molly sat side-by-side on their sofa for the explosive final, cheering as Samie and Ciaran were crowned winners – beating Millie Court and Zac Woodworth in a nail-biting vote.

Sources say the moment was “surreal” for Tom, who watched his former flame lift the trophy just two years after he and Molly did the same. “It could have been awkward, but they’re so solid now,” a pal told us. “Molly even joked about how far everyone’s come.”

Tom, 26, and Samie, 26, first coupled up in the winter 2023 series. Sparks flew instantly in the South African villa, but producers dumped them early after a shock recoupling. Back in the UK, the romance sizzled for a few months – until it imploded spectacularly in April 2023.

Tom posted a classy statement confirming the split, writing he wished Samie “the best”. Samie hit back on Instagram, slamming trolls and insisting they remained on good terms. But behind closed doors, the drama was far messier. Reports emerged of multiple break-ups, secret TikTok videos and even Samie allegedly pulling out of the 2024 All Stars line-up the second she heard Tom was joining.

Fans still debate the “petty” texts and subtle digs that leaked online. One insider claimed: “Samie was gutted when Tom moved on so fast with Molly. She felt replaced.”

Fast-forward to 2026 and Samie returned for redemption – this time with Ciaran by her side. Their slow-burn romance captivated the nation, culminating in that emotional win. Ciaran proposed on one knee in the final moments, leaving millions in tears.

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Samie and Ciaran celebrate their shock victory – the exact moment Tom and Molly witnessed from home.

Tom, a semi-pro footballer, has stayed classy throughout. At the Celsius event, he refused to throw shade, instead praising the “great series” and admitting he and Molly are obsessed Love Island superfans. “We’ve been glued to it every night,” he laughed. “The drama this year was next level.”

The timing couldn’t be more perfect. Tom and Molly are taking over Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo’s hit Nearly Weds podcast from March 3. The new series – NearlyWeds with Molly & Tom – promises wedding planning chaos, villa secrets and relationship advice. In a fun promo, Molly stunned in a plunging wedding dress as Tom waited at a mock altar, Jamie playing the vicar.

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Molly in full bridal glory for the podcast promo – the couple are already planning their own dream wedding.

Molly, a fitness influencer, gushed about their engagement in recent interviews, revealing Tom proposed in Dubai under a flower arch with 100 candles. “I screamed so loud the whole hotel heard,” she confessed. The pair are still together and stronger than ever after winning All Stars 2024 – the first ever spin-off series.

Friends say Tom’s positive spin on Samie’s win proves how much he’s grown. “He could have been bitter after everything that went down, but he genuinely wishes her well,” one source revealed. “Molly’s the one who helped him heal. They watched Samie’s win like any other fans – no jealousy, just respect.”

Samie, meanwhile, has been flooding Instagram with loved-up posts alongside Ciaran, introducing him to her family back in the UK. The new winners pocketed the £50,000 prize and are already being tipped for huge brand deals.

But the real shock? Tom and Molly have been dropping hints they’re planning their own villa-themed wedding – complete with firepit vows and islander guests. “We’ve got so much to talk about on the podcast,” Molly teased. “From proposal panic to stag fears and EasyJet confessions!”

Fans are divided. Some applaud Tom’s maturity: “Class act!” Others can’t believe the full-circle moment: “His ex wins the show HE won two years ago… with his fiancée watching?! Iconic.”

Whatever the future holds, one thing’s clear – Tom Clare has closed the chapter on Samie Elishi once and for all. Now it’s all about Molly, the podcast and walking down the aisle. As he said himself, it really was “a great series”.