Australia hasn’t quite recovered from the news that Lee and El fromAustralian Survivorhave FALLEN IN LOVE and are DATING IN REAL LIFE.

But that hasn’t stopped us from speculating that there were other island romances that blossomed while contestants were stranded on a Samoan Island.

Fans couldn’t help but notice that Sam Webb and Brooke Jowett seemed very close on the show.

Fans thought that Sam and Brooke were also falling for each other on Survivor. Image via Channel 10.

So, of course, the first thing we asked Sam after his elimination from the top six was whether or not there is any truth to news that he and Brooke were in item.

Warning: prepare to have your spirits crushed.

"Brookie is a good girl, I respect her and she respects me," he toldMamamia.

"But we're good friends and there's nothing more than friendship there. I speak to her every now and then but nothing is happening like that on the outside."

He did have some kind words for Lee and El, who found romance with each other on the show.

Lee and El formed a strong bond during their time on the show. Image via Channel 10.

"I'm happy [for them]. They are very good people and I hope it all works for them," he said.

"What happens in the game can be quite different than the real world. I’m looking forward to seeing how all our relationships work on the outside and catching up with the whole crew."

Brace yourselves: anAustralian Survivorreunion is coming.

Lee and El talk about their relationship on Australian Survivor: