Sam Thompson is said to be back on the dating scene following his split from Zara McDermott, who is rumoured to be seeing Louis Tomlinson. The unexpected pairing of Zara and Louis sent ripples through the celeb world when they were spotted enjoying a romantic date recently.
But it seems 28 year old Zara isn’t the only one moving on. An insider revealed that Sam, 32, has also been dipping his toes back into the dating pool, stating that he “accepted” his break up with Zara “a long time ago”. They shared: “Sam has been making jokes about his life since the break up, and that’s not really something you’d be doing if you were experiencing total heartbreak. Of course they were sad, but they sort of accepted it a long time ago.
The source went on to say: “He has been going out and having fun again, he’s not dating anyone but he’s been on dates.
He’s been around the Chelsea lot and hanging out with Pete [Wicks] a lot. He’s really enjoying himself at the moment but doesn’t want to be tied down.
“Spilling the beans on Zara and her alleged new beau, they added: “Zara likes being in love – she went on Love Island, after all!, reports the Mirror.
“Like most of us, she likes being in a happy relationship and if they’re someone who understands what it’s like to be in the public eye, that’s even better. She feels like she’s hit the jackpot with Louis.”
Zara and Louis have sparked rumours of a budding romance after they were seen enjoying a cosy dinner in Suffolk last week, after the Strictly Come Dancing star’s split from Sam in December.
However, it’s said that they’re taking things slow as they get to know each other. Details about Zara and Louis’ romance are still under wraps, but fans started speculating a few weeks ago when they noticed that the pair had started following each other on social media. Louis’ sisters Lottie, Daisy and Phoebe also follow Zara, and the TV star follows them back.
Zara, who reportedly informed Sam about her new relationship with Louis before it became public knowledge, moved out of the house she shared with the Made In Chelsea star earlier this year.
As for why they broke up, it appears they were moving in different directions. A source claimed at the time that they were both concentrating on their careers.
Zara is currently working on a new documentary and focusing on her successful career as an influencer. Meanwhile, Sam, who was crowned the winner of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! in 2023, is concentrating on his popular podcast with pal Pete Wicks.
The Made In Chelsea star has been candid about the support he’s received from his family after his breakup, sharing with The Mirror: “One of my biggest comforts, if I’m ever going through a hard time, is my neighbours next door. I live my life at a very fast pace and there’s a lot going on, so when I go to their place it’s just such a family unit and it’s a beautiful place to be.
“Louise is running after Leo, my nephew, and Ryan’s running after Louise – it’s all manic madness, but it’s so warm and cosy and lovely. I’m very, very lucky to have my sister as my neighbour.”.