Samie Elishi
Career
Active 2023 – present
Biography
About Samie Elishi
British reality TV star Samie Elishi first caught the public eye on Love Island Season 9, the winter series that aired in 2023. Before entering the villa, she already had over 85,000 Instagram followers, a notable feat given that this was the first season requiring cast members to stay off social media while filming. Today, her Instagram following has grown to 1.0 million.
Born on 15th February 2000 in London, England, Samie is 26 years old and of mixed-race ethnicity. She works as a senior estate agent coordinator in London, balancing her business career with her growing media presence. At 5'7" with a slim build, brown hair, and brown eyes, she brings a natural, down-to-earth energy to her public appearances. She has been active in the entertainment industry since 2023, and her three years in the spotlight have seen her evolve from a Love Island contestant into a recognisable public figure.
Samie is known for being brutally honest and having "no filter," a trait she claims defines her personality. She joined the show partly because all her friends were settling down, and she auditioned several times before landing a spot. Off-screen, her personal life has made headlines: she dated fellow contestant Tom Clare, and in 2024 she began a relationship with comedian Harry Lee, which ended the same year. She also uses her Instagram to promote beauty products she loves and has shared photos with fellow islander Claudia Fogarty. Her Love Island journey included a date with Jordan Odofin on Day 17, all under the watchful eye of host Maya Jama.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2023-present (started around 23 years old; 3 years active)
- Birthplace
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1.0m (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Samie gain followers before Love Island aired?
Samie had over 85,000 Instagram followers before entering the villa, even though the season required cast members to stay inactive on social media during filming.
What did Samie do before her reality TV fame?
Before Love Island, Samie worked as a senior estate agent coordinator in London, a role she continues alongside her media career.
Why did Samie decide to join Love Island?
She decided to join because all of her friends were beginning to settle down, and she wanted a different experience. She also auditioned several times before being cast.
Did you know
- Samie auditioned for Love Island multiple times before being cast.
- She was part of the first Love Island season to require cast members to stay off social media while filming.
- In 2024, she dated comedian Harry Lee, but they split that same year.
- She has posed for a photo with fellow Love Island contestant Claudia Fogarty.
- Her Instagram page features her favorite beauty products, which she promotes to her followers.
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