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NEW BOMBSHELL Sammy Root has hinted at unfinished business with ex love interest Elma Pazar ahead of his All Stars entrance.

Sammy, 23, has a past with Elma Pazar, 32, after they met on the Towie circuit, so his arrival could not come at a better time for her after Ronnie Vint ditched her for Harriett Blackmore.

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There may be some unfinished business between Sammy Root and Elma Pazar[/caption]

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Elma was dumped by Ronnie Vint after ex Harriett Blackmore arrived in the villa[/caption]

The reality star has made it clear that rekindling a romance with Elma is not entirely off the cards.

Before entering the villa, Sammy 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.”

Sammy’s been in holding in Cape Town for a while, but ITV2 bosses have put him 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.”

Sammy won series 10 of the ITV2 dating show alongside then-girlfriend Jess.

However, the pair’s romance didn’t last, and they ended up splitting just three months after leaving the villa.

Jess told Sammy their relationship was over by phone – before news of their split leaked online while she was partying in Ibiza.

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

Love Island All Stars continues at 9pm on ITV2.

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LOVE Island bombshell Danielle Sellers has set her sights on Ekin-Su’s man Curtis Prtichard ahead of her All Stars entrance.

Danielle, who made a play for Olivia’s villa partner Chris Hughes back in 2017, is used to coming between villa couples – and it looks like she’s about to do it all over again.

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The blonde stunner has revealed that Curtis is in her top three.

Ahead of her villa return, Danielle said: “I like Scott, Luca and Curtis so I’ll be pulling them for chats.”

But she admitted things could get a little bit frosty between her and fiery actress Ekin-Su and said: “I already know Gabby and Elma and it’s going to be nice to meet Ekin-Su, though I’m not sure how she’ll react when I chat to Curtis?!”

She went on to say: “I was a lot younger going in the first time, I was 21! I entered during Casa Amor and lots of the boys were in strong couples! 8 years on, I’m older and know what I want, so I’m going to just go for it!

“I feel like I’m more confident in myself now, I’m more mature and I’ve grown up a lot since last time so I’ve learnt a lot.”

Danielle is a former Sun page three girl.

A source said: “Danielle is smoking hot and is the ideal age for Scott as he’s drifting apart from Tina after the explosive Vegas row with Luca.”

Back in 2017, we told how the blonde bombshell had been seeing I’m A Celeb star Jack.

This was despite him growing close to Made in Chelsea star Georgia “Toff” Toffolo while in the jungle.

Jack and Danielle dated for around seven months and were introduced by Jack’s pop star older brother Conor.

A source said: “Jack and Danielle had spent a lot of time together over the past seven months. They’d quietly attended industry events together and made no secret among pals of how close they were.

“Jack has been making it sound like he’s single since he’s been on the show but he’s been saying different things around Danielle.”

That year, she entered the Love Island villa on day 26 as a Casa Amor bombshell joined by Chyna Ellis, Ellisa-Jade White, Amelia Peters and Shannen McGrath.

Danielle caught the eye of Jonny Mitchell and he chose to recouple with her in the main villa.

However, her Love Island stint was very short as she was dumped three days later by Marcel Somerville, who was part of this year’s All Stars cast.

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LOVE Island All Stars brought plenty of drama tonight as Harriett and Ronnie had a heart-to-heart about their rocky past.

The former couple, who split before returning to the villa, sat down for an emotional conversation where Harriett confronted Ronnie about the real reason they broke up.

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Harriett and Ronnie split just three months after leaving the villa[/caption]

Harriett accused Ronnie of cheating on her, and for the first time, he admitted he “pretty much” did by kissing another girl.

Ronnie then tried to defend himself, saying: “I kissed one other girl and held my hands up to it. But you made a mistake too, and I let it go.”

However Harriett wasn’t having it, reminding him that she only acted in retaliation after feeling betrayed by him.

She said: “You’re not the one getting messages … in my Instagram DMs.

“I need to make sense of it, it’s hard for me to trust you, why is that? Because you literally cheated on me Ronnie.”

The tense exchange didn’t end there, as Ronnie revealed that he had also sent a “stupid message” claiming Harriett had done the same.

She denied it, saying she only did anything toward the end of their relationship when the damage had already been done.

Despite the tension, he made it clear he’s determined to win her back.

He said: “I’m so sorry about what happened at the start within the first three weeks, I didn’t know I wanted to be with you.

“The minute I saw you I had that feeling … you’re the one.

“All I want to do is try to build the trust up. And treat you like the princess that you are.

“I want to one day make you my girlfriend and make you the happiest girl in the world.”

After their chat, Harriett opened up to Ekin-Su and Catherine, who comforted her and reminded her that betrayal is hard to get over.

They told her Ronnie only deserves “one more chance” if she truly believes he’s changed.

Harriett admitted it’s not an easy decision and that ronnie has a lot to prove if he wants to regain her trust.

It comes after Olivia Hawkins revealed on day one that Ronnie had messaged her behind Harriett’s back.

Last night, Ronnie was left frustrated after begging Harriett to give their relationship another try.

She told him: “I’m not in love with you in anymore, I love you but you hurt me.

“Why would I be in love with someone who hurt me?”

Harriett insisted she is open to getting to know the other boys and brought up Ronnie’s behaviour in the villa last year.

She said: “I owe it to myself, I gave you everything and you didn’t give me… If I actually want to get to know someone and I have a genuine connection, of course I will.

“You did it! You didn’t even do it once, you did it three or four times.”

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WYNNE Evans is battling to save his career over crude sexual “gags” to Strictly crew and co-stars.

The opera singer risks losing his six-figure salary as the face of Go Compare — the job which made his name.

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Wynne Evans has been axed from the Strictly tour[/caption]

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Wynne has also stepped back from his slot on BBC Wales[/caption]

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His travelogue with Joanna Page is also under threat[/caption]

It comes as it was revealed the tenor, who turned 53 on Monday, has also split with his girlfriend over his lewd behaviour.

Last night he issued a grovelling apology, saying he “agreed with the BBC that I’ll take some time out”.

The broadcaster also faces pressure to shelve his new travelogue, Wynne & Joanna: All At Sea, with Gavin & Stacey actress Joanna Page.

He has also stepped back from his BBC Wales radio show.

Wynne was recorded on video suggesting three-way sex with presenter Janette Manrara, using the term “spit roast” at a photocall to launch the Strictly tour.

Last night, a BBC insider said: “It’s been an incredibly difficult situation for all concerned.

“The BBC are damned if they do and damned if they don’t.

“But in this day and age, it felt untenable to keep Wynne on the tour.

“It was detracting from what is otherwise a family-friendly show.

“He had been warned repeatedly about his language, but the inappropriate remarks kept coming.

“And once one was captured on video, there was no going back.

“He is a man of a certain age, and it’s fair to say his puerile remarks — while funny to him and perhaps other men of a certain age — wore thin.”

They went on: “He made jokes about at least two, very graphic sexual positions, and said the folds on his chin resembled a vagina”.

The chin comments were reportedly made while he was having his makeup done for Strictly.

Our source continued: “Ultimately this isn’t acceptable.

“The BBC have a safeguarding duty for everyone on the tour.

“Wynne has had a tough time of late.

“And it should be said he remains very popular with celebs and pros on set.

“His brother died recently, and he probably needs time off to reflect.”

In his apology last night, the star said: “I’ve agreed with the BBC that I’ll take some time out from my radio show and the Strictly live tour, as well as all my other commitments, to prioritise my well-being.

“I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused and plan to take this time for self reflection.

“Apologies to those I won’t get to see for the remaining performances and I’m grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.”

Following his latest gaffe, at the Strictly photocall in Birmingham, he and the BBC issued statements.

Wynne apologised and telly bosses said they had warned the star about his behaviour.

The star was pictured in Glasgow at the weekend looking downcast.

Wynne revealed this month his older brother had died, calling him his “hero and inspiration”.

Execs at GoCompare, the insurance comparison website which Wynne has fronted since 2009, are understood to have held crisis meetings about their star’s future.

The singer, who made his name as moustached Gio Compario in the famous ads, is paid around £200,000 a year for his part.

A source added: “His deal with them hangs by a thread.

“Wynne is so popular with viewers, so it will be a very tough call, but the sense is it is hard to keep him on.”

GoCompare did not respond when The Sun asked for comment last night.

Wynne was trending on X for much of yesterday after news broke of his axing from the tour.

Viewers also asked the BBC why his show with Joanna is still on air.

Its first episode aired 24 hours after the scandal broke on Sunday.

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The celebrity line-up of the Strictly Come Dancing live tour[/caption]

There are five more episodes left to run.

It comes as Wynne split from girlfriend of almost a year, Liz Brookes, amid the scandal over his crude behaviour.

After signing up for the BBC1 dance contest he was plunged into “Gropegate” when he was seen sliding his hands across the stomach of his pro dance partner Katya Jones.

A TV insider said: “Although Liz loyally stood by him in public, she was humiliated by what happened.

“She always knew he was a bit old school, and actually liked the fact he seemed rough round the edges. She just assumed it was part of his charm.

“But Wynne seemed to develop a particularly close relationship with Katya and seems to have gotten carried away, which many suspected contributed to Gropegate happening.

“Katya was also an enthusiastic defender of him when the scandal broke, taking to social media and TV to say it was actually an ‘inside joke’ between the two of them.

“It was very difficult for Liz, but she continued to back him throughout the rest of the contest, often being seen in the audience enthusiastically applauding him up to him being knocked out in Blackpool Week in November.

“It’s not clear exactly when they split, but friends say when his latest lewd gaffe was revealed at the Strictly Live Tour launch, she was relieved they were no longer together.”

Liz helped him bounce back from divorcing his wife, with who Wynne has two kids.

Fitness fanatic Liz, from Cardiff, also helped him lose weight.

She was in the audience throughout Strictly, often with Wynne’s son Tal, and would post on social media about how proud she felt towards Wynne.

At the time of Gropegate, it was believed Liz had a good relationship with Katya.

The pro dancer has since unfollowed her on social media.

Wynne’s spokeswoman did not respond when asked for a comment on the split.

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SACKED Prem referee David Coote may make a sensational return to football — as a VAR instructor, his friends said.

The 42-year-old, lauded for his honesty over his cocaine shame, could use his vast experience to help younger officials.

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David Coote may make a sensational return to football with a new job as a VAR instructor[/caption]

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The 42-year-old has been lauded for his honesty over his cocaine shame[/caption]

Despite his career being torpedoed, Coote is keen to stay in football, although possibly not as a ref.

A source close to him said: “He’s built up an incredible wealth of knowledge and skill. It would be a massive shame if that was lost because of mistakes he made while under moments of incredible stress.

“He still gets on with all the other referees and I could see him taking a role somewhere. He’d be perfect as a VAR pundit or expert.”

In an exclusive interview in yesterday’s Sun, Coote said he was scared to come out as gay and took coke to “escape”.

He was fired after footage emerged of him snorting the class-A drug at Euro 2024.

However thousands of fans debated a possible return ­yesterday after he opened up about the “pressure cooker” of suppressed emotion, plus a punishing work schedule.

Paul Field, chairman of the ­Referees’ Association, said he hoped Coote is able to remain in English football.

He said: “The work he does with young people is exemplary. He’s an unbelievable tutor. He puts so much time and effort into the up-and-coming grassroots officials.

“I’d love him to be part of the FA, training, mentoring, out of the public light to look after himself. He has so much to offer.”

Coote was among the UK’s top three VAR exponents — and one of a select few English officials called up for international matches.

Coote himself said he would love to come back.

He added: “Whether it would be with a whistle in my hand would be another matter. Certainly not for me to judge. But in terms of utilising my experience I hope there is an opportunity to do so in some way.”

He revealed he was “not sober” when he called former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a “c***” in shocking footage.

And he also told how he got sickening abuse as a ref, including messages hoping he was paralysed in a car crash.

Gay rugby referee Nigel Owens yesterday supported Coote for hiding his sexuality.

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Coote revealed he was “not sober” when he called former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a ‘c***’[/caption]

The 53-year-old was suicidal over fears of repercussions before coming out in 2007.

He went on to officiate major games including the 2015 World Cup Final.

Owens said: “Homophobia remains a problem in all sports.”

He went on: “When you are struggling with your identity, it’s a very difficult and sometimes very dark place.

“You will go to the extent of trying to deal with those demons and mental health issues in ways we’ve seen David Coote give examples of.”    

DEIVID WASHINGTON is set to leave Chelsea on loan and join Neymar at Santos.

The Brazilian signed for the Blues in the summer of 2023 for £17.1million from Santos.

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Deivid Washington is set to leave Chelsea on loan and join Neymar at Santos[/caption]

But he has managed only three appearances in West London – all coming in cup competition last season.

The playmaker – who can play centrally or out wide – has been linked with a move away from Chelsea amid his lack of game time.

And according to Ben Jacobs, 19-year-old Washington is closing in on a season-long loan back to Santos before the January transfer window shuts.

It comes as the Brazilian side – top of the league – look to bring superstar Neymar back to the club.

The former PSG and Barcelona winger has terminated his £2.5million-a-week deal with Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

The 32-year-old managed just one goal and three assists in seven appearances during a disappointing two-year stint at the Kingdom Arena.

Neymar ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023.

It kept him out for a year before returning 12 months later – getting injured again in his second game back.

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Al Hilal agreed to terminate his contract and Neymar is closing in on a return to Brazil.

Neymar spent four years with Santos from 2009-2013 – scoring 136 goals in 225 games – before joining Barcelona.

In Spain he won two LaLiga titles and the Champions League before a world-record £198m move to PSG in 2017.

After five years in the French capital – winning the league title every season – Neymar made the move to Saudi.

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DEAR DEIDRE: I FEEL as if my life is stuck in a rut and I am just existing.

I’m a 40-year-old single man. Apart from my parents I have zero friends and few acquaintances.

My lack of friendships is making me feel inadequate. I suffer with low confidence as it is and this just makes it worse.

I would love a group of friends, even one or two would mean so much. I want people I can confide in and connect with.

I feel sad when I see groups of friends out with each other. It just brings home to me how alone I really am.

I work as a freelancer in IT, so my workplace constantly changes and I never get the chance to make meaningful connections.

Life just doesn’t feel fun and I am just existing.

Please suggest something before I am too old to go out and make any friends.

DEIDRE SAYS: There’s nothing wrong with being you, but you need to raise your confidence and your belief in yourself. My support pack on Raising Self-esteem should help.

Think about hobbies and interests and get involved in activities where you will meet like-minded people.

Consider cognitive behavioural therapy, which has been proved to be beneficial. Your GP can find a therapist for you.

And check out meetup.com to see what is going on locally.

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