Sam Thompson has broken his silence on his breakup with Zara McDermott, hinting that he may not be the one at fault for their split.
The Made In Chelsea star and I’m A Celebrity winner addressed the separation publicly for the first time,
just weeks after it was revealed that Zara had moved out of their shared home in Chelsea.
The former couple, who had been together for five years, shocked fans when their breakup was announced in December.
While details surrounding the split remain unclear, Sam’s recent comments suggest that the responsibility may not lie solely with him.
Sam Breaks His Silence on Love Island Podcast
During an appearance on Love Island’s Morning After podcast, Sam was asked whether he would ever date someone his family didn’t approve of.
His response offered an interesting insight into how his relationships are perceived within his close-knit family.
“Absolutely not,” Sam replied. “No chance. I live next to my sister, and I’m very lucky that my sister has liked all my girlfriends, which is great.”
He then added that whenever he goes through a breakup, his sister—Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson—immediately assumes he is to blame.
“Most of the time when we break up, it is my fault in my sister’s eyes. My sister will look at me and go, ‘What have you done?’ every time. And I’ll be like, ‘It’s not even me!’”
Though Sam didn’t directly confirm the reason behind his and Zara’s split, his remarks strongly suggest that he believes he wasn’t the cause of the breakup.
Pete Wicks Teases Sam Over Post-Breakup ‘Tears’
Sam’s best friend and podcast co-host, Pete Wicks, didn’t hold back when addressing the breakup on their Staying Relevant podcast. Pete jokingly suggested that Sam had been “crying” over Zara since their separation.
“Sam’s has mostly consisted of crying, but there have been other things that have happened,” Pete quipped, poking fun at his friend’s heartbreak.
Sam laughed awkwardly before Pete continued teasing him about their recent appearance on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show. The ex-couple had taken part in the Midnight Gameshow segment before their split, which made for an uncomfortable watch when the episode aired after their breakup.
The Awkward TV Appearance After the Breakup
In a moment of unfortunate timing, Sam and Zara had filmed the Midnight Gameshow segment together before their split, only for it to air weeks after they had gone their separate ways. The segment, which sees celebrities woken up in the middle of the night to participate in a game show, became even more awkward given their real-life situation.
During the skit, comedian Michael McIntyre and his crew surprised the then-couple in their bedroom, where they were still sharing a bed at the time. They were then tasked with answering questions from Love Island stars Jessy Potts, Harriett Blackmore, and Ayo Odukoya, who were armed with custard pies.
McIntyre later admitted that the surprise almost didn’t happen because the pair had locked their bedroom door. He told viewers, “They were terrified as I had to knock on the door – but thankfully they then had the time of their lives.”
Despite the awkward timing of the broadcast, sources say that Sam and Zara had agreed to do the show in a professional capacity and were not making a fuss about it being aired.
Zara McDermott Moves Out of Their Shared Home
While Sam has been opening up about the breakup publicly, Zara has been moving forward in her own way. The former Love Island star confirmed on social media that she has officially moved out of the Chelsea home she once shared with Sam.
In a TikTok video posted earlier this week, Zara gave her followers a glimpse of her busy day, seemingly confirming her fresh start in a new place.
A Relationship That Began in the DMs
Sam and Zara first began dating in 2019 after Sam slid into Zara’s DMs on Instagram. Their romance played out in the public eye, with the couple frequently sharing glimpses of their relationship on social media and reality TV.
However, their love story wasn’t without its challenges. In 2020, the pair briefly split after it was revealed that Zara had been unfaithful during her time on Celebrity X Factor. Sam initially ended the relationship but later decided to give things another chance after Zara made a public effort to win him back.
Despite rekindling their romance and appearing to be stronger than ever, their relationship has now officially come to an end. While neither Sam nor Zara has explicitly revealed the reason for their split, Sam’s recent comments suggest he wants to make it clear that he wasn’t the one responsible.
As both reality stars move on from their five-year relationship, fans will no doubt be watching to see what’s next for them—both in their personal lives and their careers.
