Made in Chelsea stars Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott have reportedly called it quits after five years together, following a Christmas break apart from one another
Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott have called it quits after a five-year romance, sources claim.
The couple, who had set up their love nest right beside Sam’s sister Louise and her partner Ryan Libbey, are also owners of two furry felines, Albus and Cedric.
The split comes following separate celebrations over the Christmas period, with I’m A Celebrity champ Sam, 32, seen living it up at Kensington Roof Gardens alongside ex-Made in Chelsea pals Reza Amiri-Garroussi and Josh Patterson for New Year’s Eve. Zara, on the other hand, opted to stay in with the cats.
Just a week before, while Sam was busy spreading Christmas cheer volunteering for charity, Zara was with her family in Upminster, Essex.
Distance had already crept into their relationship as Sam jetted off to Australia for the I’m A Celebrity spin-off Unpacked, leaving Zara behind due to her filming commitments for a BBC documentary.
An insider disclosed to MailOnline: “Sam and Zara have ended their relationship. It’s been an incredibly difficult decision for them to part ways, they still care and have a lot of love for each other.”
The source added that despite efforts to make things work, time apart has taken its toll, and both are now focusing on their solo careers. The Mirror is seeking comments from the couple’s representatives.
Neither Sam nor Zara have commented on the recent rumours, reports the Mirror, but the ex-Made in Chelsea star, Sam, gave his fans some New Year’s energy during a walk.
He gushed on Instagram Stories, “New year! 2025 baby come on let’s have it! I can’t wait. The New year is going to be amazing and you’re going to have the best year ever. And you know I’m always right,” before planting a smacker on his camera.
This follows whirlwind speculation last summer about trouble in paradise for Sam and Zara, with whispers of a big bust-up. Word was that Zara had gone to her family’s pad after leaving thhe London love nest.
Back in June, eyebrows were raised when a snap caught Zara seemingly giving Sam an earful post-Soccer Aid 2024 bash. The couple caught eyes, looking deep in debate with Zara not shying away from telling Sam off as they queued for a taxi.
Zara cleared up the misunderstandings about the ‘argument’, addressing speculations of relationship troubles. On her social media, she responded with humour to the situation: “Why did this make me laugh so much btw,” and explained the incident in detail by captioning a photo – “‘Stop saying you should have scored! ! ! ! You did your best and that’s all that matters! ! ! ! You need to stop doubting yourself! ! ! It looks like we are having an argument but I’m actually telling him positive affirmations in a very passionate manner! [laughing-face emojis].”
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