Overview

• Sammy Root broke down in tears during his first face-to-face with Elma Pazar since their split, as filmed for the upcoming series of The Only Way Is Essex in Portugal.
• He confronted Elma over unclear breakup texts, saying her note that “it was a shame” left him uncertain if the relationship was over.
• Elma admitted ending things by text and expressed remorse, telling Sammy she does not want him to disappear from her life.
• The raw exchange highlights communication breakdown as the key factor in their split and mirrors volatile post-show romances on reality television.
• Both stars have yet to rule out reconciliation, though Sammy asked for time to process his emotions before deciding on their future.