Love Island’s Sam Taylor confirms new relationship online

Sam Taylor, a former contestant from Love Island, has confirmed a new romance a year after his stint on the show. The Chesterfield hairdresser shared a sweet gym selfie with his new girlfriend, marking their relationship on Instagram. Sam, who gained attention on the show for his bold personality, was eliminated after a few days. He lost his spot when fellow contestant Joey Essex took interest in Samantha Kenny, leading to some drama in the villa. Sources close to Sam say he is enjoying his new relationship. Friends have playfully noted that he seems to be acting differently since finding love. Before joining Love Island, Sam mentioned he had been single for six months and loved the freedom of dating. He joked about his attraction to both brunettes and blondes, saying he could easily change someone's hair color. Recently, Sam criticized Joey Essex for stirring up conflict among the contestants, particularly when Joey tried to create tension between Ciaran and Nicole. Sam expressed concern for younger contestants feeling pressured in the show’s environment.