Zara McDermott’s friends have provided insight into the Love Island star’s breakup with Sam Thompson, revealing that their five-year relationship came to an end just three months ago. The Made in Chelsea celebrity, aged 32, and the Love Island alum, aged 28, started their romance in 2019 after Zara made the first move by contacting Sam on social media. Despite going through a rocky period that led to a brief separation due to Zara’s admission of infidelity during her time on The X Factor: Celebrity in 2019, the couple managed to reconcile and officially reunited in December 2020.
However, the duo confirmed their split in December of the following year without disclosing the reasons behind their separation. Following Zara’s sighting with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson at a luxury hotel, additional details surrounding their breakup began to surface. Zara and Louis, aged 33, were photographed enjoying a meal and drinks at a hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, displaying affectionate behavior that hinted at a blossoming relationship.
Reports suggest that Sam was taken aback and emotionally wounded upon hearing about Zara’s new romantic endeavors shortly after their breakup. Sources close to Sam revealed his struggle to cope with the breakup, highlighting his need for self-reflection and support from friends and family. Despite the challenges, Sam appears to be gradually moving forward and has re-entered the dating scene, demonstrating a positive outlook on life post-breakup.
While Sam’s inner circle has shown unwavering support for him during this difficult period, there has been criticism directed at him for his public comments following news of Zara’s new relationship. Despite the emotional turmoil, Sam seems to be coping with the breakup and is focused on enjoying life without any commitments at the moment.