Love Island winning couple hit back as Jess is cruelly trolled over her appearance

Jess Harding and Sammy Root were the winners of Love Island 2023 and they have now shared more details about their blossoming romance in a new interview since their win

Love Island winner Jess Harding has hit back at cruel trolls who slated her appearance on the ITV2 show – while boyfriend Sammy Root has praised her natural looks.

The loved up couple were the surprise winners of Love Island 2023 – claiming the victory to snatch the £50,000 prize fund and be crowned the winning couple of the season. They beat off bookies favourites Lochan Nowacki and Whitney Adebayo – but their route to the finale was far from plain sailing.

Jess was one of the original Islanders where she was initially paired with 24-year-old George Fensom. But then 22-year-old Sammy arrived on day four and he and Jess coupled up. They later split and dated other people, only to unite on Day 37 – and then made it all the way to the final and won.

During the final episode of the season, 22-year-old Jess was targeted by cruel trolls who criticised her outfit. Speaking to OK! Magazine, Jess said the criticism left her shaken – but she took confidence in the fact she felt she looked great.