He rocked the villa after sharing a sneaky kiss with Ellie Spence, despite being paired with Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown at the time.
But after getting back together with Ellie, Tom Clare now seems to have his sights set on Samie Elishi.
The 23-year-old footballer is set to flirt with bombshell Samie, 22, in scenes that will air on Friday night.
In the next episode, the duo are seen fooling around. conversation in the garden with Tom admitting what he really thinks of the estate agent.
As the friendly banter continues back and forth, the pair grow closer and the Barnsley lothario confesses: Tom says, “You look very good, very good.”
All smiles: Tom Clare appears to have put his kiss with Ellie Spence behind him, as the footballer is set to flirt with bombshell Samie Elishi in scenes airing on Friday night
After making his intentions clear, Tom asked Samie, ‘What do you think of me?’
“Yeah, you’re nice, you make me laugh,” she replied.
Eager to know where he stood, Tom added: ‘Where’s your head?’
Samie, who is currently in a relationship with Kai Fagan, joked: ‘Who do I like? Erm, you and that’s all you really need to know, you’re up there.
‘”A bit up there,” laughed Tom, ‘what do you mean “something like that”? I am very attracted to you, I want to see if there is something deeper than an attraction.
“I’ll be direct, I want to see if there is something between you and me,” he confirmed.
It comes after Tom’s family came out to support him following a spate of backlash against him from Love Island fans.
Confession: In the next episode, the duo are seen having a playful conversation in the garden with Tom admitting what he really thinks of the estate agent.
Flirt: Samie, who is currently dating Kai Fagan, joked: ‘Who do I like? Erm, you and that’s all you really need to know, you’re kinda up there’
The footballer rocked the village when his secret kiss with Ellie became public knowledge among the islanders.
And after facing backlash from Olivia Hawkins, Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown, and Shaq Muhammad, Tom also angered viewers.
They called for him to be kicked out of the villa for his “scary” actions and for cheating on three women.
Criticism: It comes after Tom’s family came out to support him after a spate of backlash against him from Love Island fans.
Support: But his family has come out to support him, saying they’re ‘proud’ of him no matter what.
One said: ‘the fact that Tom can’t even see how this could be his fault and thinks all the girls are to blame is sooo scary.’
Another tweeted: ‘Tom being so aggressive with Zara calling him would be funny if it wasn’t so worrying. So much anger at a woman for literally telling the truth? scary.’
A third agreed, writing: “Me during the next pour trying to get Kai and Tom out #LoveIsland #LoveIslandUK.”
But his family has come out to support him, saying they are ‘proud’ of him no matter what.
Tom’s sister, Lara, shared a photo of her and Tom with their parents, writing below: “We are always beyond proud of you.”
Love Island airs tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
LOVE ISLAND 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Name: tanya manhenga
Age: 22
Location: Liverpool
Occupation: student and model
Something that not many people know about her: “I have vitiligo, which is a pigmentation of the skin, you may not even notice it.”
‘It’s on my lip and I have a part in my hair. Not many people know about it, but I think it’s pretty cute.
“I don’t mind covering it up all the time, I think it’s a vibe.”
Name: Lana Jenkins
Age: 25
Location: luton
Occupation: makeup artist
Something that not many people know about her: ‘In my work as a makeup artist I have worked with many celebrities.
“Also, when I was 6 years old I lived in Spain and was in an episode of Benidorm as an extra.”
Name: tanyel revan
Age: 26
Location: North London
Occupation: Stylist
Something that not many people know about her: “The celebrity I like is Channing Tatum. I don’t like pretty guys, they disgust me because they always have shitty personalities.”
‘Channing Tatum is handsome but not too pretty. He is manly and knows how to dance.
‘If a man can dance, I fall in love with him immediately.’
Name: Olivia Hawkins
Age: 27
Location: Brighton
Occupation: Ring girl and actress
Something that not many people know about her: “I did a movie with Jason Statham and had a nice 10 minute conversation about life.”
“I’ve been a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress in James Bond with Daniel Craig and I’ve also been a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson.”
Name: Tom Clare
Age: 23
Location: barnsley
Occupation: Semi-professional footballer
Something not many people know about him: I’m a fan of High School Musical
Name: aaron waters
Age: 25
Location: melbourne
Occupation: Model
Something not many people know about him: He thinks his Love Island UK appearance was ‘diving moment’
Name: Ellie Spence
TOage: 25
Location: Norwich
Occupation: Business Development Executive at law firm
Something that not many people know about her: “When I was drunk I jumped the doors of my friend’s house, fell and almost lost my leg.”
Name: sami elishi
TOage: 22
Location: London
Occupation: Senior coordinator of real estate agents
Something that not many people know about her: I am a very honest person and I have no filter. I won’t take crap from anyone, especially when it comes to guys!’
Name: kai fagan
Age: 24
Location: Manchester
Occupation: Science and physical education teacher
Something not many people know about him: ‘I am a citizen of Jamaica. That’s why I played rugby 7s for Jamaica.’
“Now I play semi-professional rugby for Burnage RFC.”
“Technically I got three different degrees and went to three different universities.”
Name: rum room
Age: 25
Location: essex
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Something not many people know about him: ‘When you meet me, you would never know that I am blind in one eye.’
“It was the result of a soccer injury when I was 8 years old. I have two different colored eyes, one blue and one green.”
Name: will be young
Age: 23
Location: buckinghamshire
Occupation: Farmer
Something not many people know about him: ‘Every night I light a candle and meditate for 20-25 minutes.’
‘A girl I was dating told me to meditate, I tried it and I loved it. I stopped watching her and kept meditating!
“It’s a good way to reflect on yourself.”
Name: shaq muhammad
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: airport security officer
Something not many people know about him: ‘I am a very emotional person. It can be a blessing and a curse.
“Every time I watch Dear John I cry.
That is my favorite movie. Every time I’m with someone and they say, ‘Let’s watch a romantic movie,’ I’m like, ‘How about Dear John, how does that sound?’
Name: jessie winter
Age: 26
Location: sydney
Occupation: Personal trainer
Something you may not know about her: He was in the second season of Love Island Australia.
Name: spencer wilks
Age: 24
Location: bournemouth
Occupation: Ecommerce business owner
Something not many people know about him: He loves Justin Bieber
Name: Jordan Odofin
TOage: 28
Location: London
Occupation: Senior Human Resources Advisor
Something not many people know about him: “I don’t have a twin, but everyone says that one of my brothers and I are identical”
Name: Casey O’Gorman
TOage: 26
Location: ring
Occupation: Recruitment Consultant
Something that not many people know about her: I am very squeamish. Once I cut my hand and passed out’
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