Zara McDermott breaks social media silence 4 days after Sam Thompson split confirmed

Former Love Island star Zara McDermott has spoken out following her split from boyfriend Sam Thompson as they pair decided to call it quits on their romance after almost six years

Zara McDermott has broken her silence amid her split from Sam Thompson after almost six years together becoming public knowledge.

The Love Island star, 28, had been in a relationship with Made In Chelsea's Sam, 32, since 2019. They shared a stunning London home together, next door to Sam's sister Louise Thompson, as well as their two beloved cats. However, Zara and Sam have decided to call time on their relationship after spending Christmas and New Year apart.

Following the news of their split, Zara took to social media on Monday to share a promotional post regarding an upcoming TV appearance. Captioning a repost from the BBC regarding The Wheel, Zara told fans: "The best day ever. So grateful to have been a part of this."

There had been trouble in paradise for the couple as Sam rang in the new year by partying at London's Kensington Roof Gardens with former Made in Chelsea co-stars Reza Amiri-Garroussi and Josh Patterson. Meanwhile Zara had stayed at home with their cats. They also spent Christmas apart as Sam volunteering for a charity while Zara spent the time in Upminster, Essex, with her family.

Sam took to his Instagram Stories during a morning walk on New Year's Day to share his excitement over 2025 amid the news of his split. "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," said Sam before appearing to kiss his camera.

The couple were last seen together in December celebrating Zara's birthday as Sam shared a post calling her his "soulmate" and "best friend". However, just a week later, he was spotted standing outside strip club Stringfellows with Pete Wicks during a late night. The couple had also spent time away from one another while Sam worked on I'm A Celebrity spin-off show Unpacked inAustralia.

Zara was unable to travel over due to work commitments while she was filming aBBCdocumentary. They faced concern from fans as to why they were apart for the month-long show, yet Zara assured it was due to work commitments. Over the summer, the pair faced claims of having "crisis talks" as Zara reportedly left their London home to stay with her family.

In June, Zara appeared to shout at Sam in public after he represented England on the pitch for Soccer Aid 2024. In the images of the seemingly tense pair, Zara could be seen animated as she wagged her finger at her beau following the star-studded afterparty. Zara set the record straight regarding the 'argument' amid rumours of trouble in their relationship.

"Why did this make me laugh so much btw," she wrote as she captioned the snap. "'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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