Title: "Louise Thompson Breaks Down in Tears Addressing Criticism Alongside Brother Sam in Emotional Video"

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Louise Thompson Tears Up Over Work Struggles Amid Brother Sam’s Heartbreak
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[Image 1: Louise Thompson crying during her podcast recording. Caption: Louise emotionally opened up about her overwhelming workload.]

Reality star Louise Thompson broke down in tears while discussing her exhausting work schedule on her He Said, She Said podcast with fiancé Ryan Libbey. The emotional moment came hours after her brother Sam Thompson’s ex, Zara McDermott, was photographed on a romantic date with One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson.

Louise, 34, tearfully revealed she juggles multiple roles without breaks: “People think influencers just ‘lark around’ or lunch all day. I don’t have a second to spare—I’m in back-to-back meetings,” she said, addressing critics. Managing health issues like lupus and ulcerative colitis while raising her three-year-old son, Leo, she admitted feeling burnt out: “I’m doing five people’s jobs. It’s okay not to be perfect.”

[Image 2: Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson on a date. Caption: Zara’s new romance with Louis Tomlinson follows her December split from Sam.]

Meanwhile, Sam, 32, faces heartbreak as Zara, his ex of five years, moves on swiftly with Louis. The Made In Chelsea star hinted at his pain on his podcast, Staying Relevant, criticizing those who “seek validation through new relationships.” He added, “I can’t jump into something new to fill the void.”

Insiders reveal Sam never fully recovered from Zara’s 2019 affair with music executive Brahim Fouradi, which played out publicly on their reality show. Despite reconciling, trust issues lingered, and the pair split for good in December 2023.

[Image 3: Sam Thompson looking somber. Caption: Sam admitted he’s not ready to date after Zara’s quick rebound.]

Louise, who initially opposed Sam reuniting with Zara, supported her brother but reportedly struggled to accept the relationship. Sources claim the Thompson family never fully embraced Zara post-affair.

As Zara steps out with Louis—ironically, an X Factor alum like her—Louise focuses on balancing motherhood, health, and her career. Ryan urged her to prioritize self-care: “You shouldn’t be burnt out in February.”

[Image 4: Louise and Ryan recording their podcast. Caption: Louise and Ryan discuss burnout and work-life balance.]

The Thompsons’ dual struggles highlight the pressures of fame, with Louise vowing to scale her business while Sam navigates single life. As Zara’s new romance sparks headlines, the siblings lean on family to weather their challenges.

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