Sam Thompson Shares Cryptic Post About Split from Zara McDermott Hours Before Her Dinner Date with Louis Tomlinson

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Sam Thompson Shares Cryptic Post Amid Ex Zara McDermott’s New Romance with Louis Tomlinson

Sam Thompson, 32, sparked speculation about his single life with a playful Instagram post just as his ex-girlfriend, Zara McDermott, 28, confirmed her romance with former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson, 33. The Made In Chelsea alum split from Zara in December after five years together, while Zara has since moved on, first being linked to actor Lucien Laviscount and now Tomlinson.

Sam’s Cryptic Social Media Moment
On Monday, Sam posted a video of himself dancing in a Hufflepuff cloak, mixing a Harry Potter-themed rap with a dance track. His sister Louise, her partner Ryan Libbey, and their son Leo joined the lighthearted clip. Captioning it, “I wonder what he has been up to since the break?”, Sam humorously dubbed himself “DJ Hufflepuff.” Louise joked about Leo’s newfound obsession with the costume props.

[Image: Sam in Hufflepuff cloak with family; caption: Sam Thompson’s playful Instagram post amid Zara’s new romance.]

Zara and Louis’ Low-Key Romance
Hours before Sam’s post, Zara and Louis were spotted on a cozy dinner date at The Suffolk hotel in Aldeburgh. Photos obtained by The Sun showed the pair laughing, holding hands, and enjoying fish and chips. A source revealed Louis “whisked Zara away” for the thoughtful getaway, adding, “He absolutely charmed her… they’re taking things slow.” The duo reportedly bonded over their close family ties.

[Image: Zara and Louis at dinner; caption: Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson during their Suffolk date.]

Sam’s Focus on Self-Love
While Zara explores new relationships, Sam has openly admitted he’s not ready to date. On his podcast Staying Relevant, he told friend Paul Brunson, “I can’t seek validation in someone new… I need to focus on myself.” The reality star emphasized prioritizing family and his home life, stating, “I barely ever go out.” Brunson encouraged him to reconnect with childhood hobbies to rebuild self-esteem.

[Image: Sam on podcast; caption: Sam Thompson discussing his post-breakup mindset.]

Zara’s Post-Split Moves
Zara and Sam’s split in early 2025 was attributed to growing apart, with Zara moving out of their shared home. She’s since been linked to multiple stars, including Lucien Laviscount, whom she flirted with at the BRIT Awards in March. An insider noted Lucien “was making his move all night,” though Zara’s connection with Louis appears more serious.

[Image: Zara at BRIT Awards; caption: Zara with Lucien Laviscount at the BRIT Awards.]

Awkward Encounters
At the BRITs, Sam sat just tables away from Zara and Lucien, accompanied by pals Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood. Zara turned heads in a daring white gown, while Sam maintained a cheerful demeanor despite the proximity.

As Zara embraces her new chapter, Sam remains focused on healing—proving both are navigating post-breakup life in starkly different ways.

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