Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson, once a well-known couple in the UK, ended their five-year relationship last year, disappointing fans who had hoped for wedding bells. The Love Island star, 28, and Made in Chelsea’s Sam, 32, first connected in 2019 when Zara initiated contact through direct messages on Instagram. Zara later joined the cast of Made in Chelsea after making their relationship public.
Their journey faced hurdles, including a temporary separation after Zara admitted to infidelity during her time on The X Factor: Celebrity in 2019. The ups and downs of their relationship played out on Made in Chelsea, culminating in a heartfelt moment where Zara pleaded for another chance with Sam on a park bench. Despite a brief split, they reconciled, confirming in December 2020 that they were giving their relationship another shot.
After five years together, the couple announced their split in December. While the reasons for their breakup were kept private, both Zara and Sam have moved on to new relationships.
Zara, 29, started dating One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson shortly after parting ways with Sam, with the couple preferring privacy but occasionally sharing glimpses of their relationship. Zara recently shared a romantic selfie with Louis during her birthday celebration, expressing joy at entering the final year of her twenties.
Meanwhile, Sam introduced his new girlfriend, successful London DJ Talitha, 25, in early December. The pair, who were initially introduced by Sam’s friend, have been dating for months. Friends of Zara have criticized Sam for his public comments following their breakup, implying that he seeks attention and validation in his new relationships.
Despite sympathy from fans who noticed Sam’s apparent sadness, Zara’s friends have expressed disappointment in his behavior. They believe Sam’s actions reflect poorly on him and show a lack of respect for Zara, who had invested a lot in their five-year relationship.