Samie Elishi fails to acknowledge boyfriend Sam Thompson’s charity challenge after he insisted he DIDN’T want her there
LOVE Island star Samie Elishi has publicly ignored her boyfriend Sam Thompson’s completion of his gruelling 260-mile challenge.
Samie, 25, has remained silent on social media despite 32-year-old Sam limping across the finish line at Old Trafford this morning.
Sam broke down in tears as he reached the end of his five-day journey from Stamford Bridge, which he completed by running and cycling.
But there to greet him at the finish line was his sister Louise, her partner Ryan Libbey and their son Leo.
Samie was believed to still be in London after spending Thursday night at a Secret House Party in Soho with Stormzy and US rapper Nelly.
Before setting off on his challenge, which has raised more than £1million for Soccer Aid and Unicef, Sam ruled out Samie making an appearance.
Despite dating the Love Island star since April, he was cheered off the starting line by Louise and Ryan.
Sam was asked by Mail Online if Samie would be there to support him during the five-day challenge, but he replied: “I feel like… this is so much more than who I’m dating or hooking up with.
“And I feel like it would take away from what it is going on. You know what I mean?
“You know, If I had a wife or something like, like a girlfriend of years it might be a different.
“I just think that I don’t want to do anything that will take away from this challenge and Unicef – the spotlight needs to be on them.”
Last week, The Sun told how Sam and Samie were “still together” after being spotted kissing in the street at the beginning of May.
The King of the Jungle moved on with Love Island beauty Samie in April after his split from girlfriend Zara McDermott.
But they abruptly stopped exchanging flirty Instagram likes and messages, and have not been seen out together in weeks.
Samie also failed to support Sam during his emotional announcement that he’s been diagnosed with autism.
A source said: “They’re still very much together, but are taking it slow.
“They’re not interested in putting on a show for people and want to get to know each other properly away from the public eye.”
Meanwhile, Sam crossed the finish line of his Soccer Aid challenge live on ITV1’s This Morning on Friday.
He had suffered a tear in his calf but managed to limp to the end with his leg in a bandage.
Sam had been transporting the Soccer Aid ball ahead of this year’s charity match, which takes place on Sunday June 15.
During his five-day stint, Sam was surprised by his best friend Pete Wicks.
Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom also spurred him on as he neared the end.
At the time of crossing the finish line, Sam had raised £1,516,433 for Unicef.