We're not going to lie, when one of our favourite reality couples - Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott - split up, we were genuinely sad about it. The couple, who are reported to have called time on their romance last month, had just enjoyed a loved-up holiday in Mykonos and seemed closer than ever when they caught up with Grazia earlier this year.
Nevertheless, it is over. Mail Online is also claiming that Zara cheated on Sam during her time on Celebrity X Factor last year. 'Zara cheated on Sam with someone in the music industry,' a source told the publication. 'Someone connected to the X Factor.' After weeks of speculation, Zara has now addressed the news and confirmed the claims.
'Hey Everyone. I just wanted to address the recent speculation in the media', Zara wrote on Instagram. 'A huge mistake I made a year ago has recently come to light and I want to face this head on. I don’t condone being unfaithful and I made a huge mistake at a time in my life where I was hugely selfish and immature.'I believe I have learnt so much from my mistake. I want to apologise to my Sam for everything I have put him through, for the pain, the embarrassment, the anger and the hurt. All I want to do is make this right and I think the least he deserves is me being honest with myself and all of you. I love you Sam. Forever x'
The statement follows Sam's friend Pete Wicks speaking out last month. 'He's had a rough time recently. If there's one person that is probably worse when it comes to dating than me, it's Sam Thompson', Pete said in an interview with Mail Online.
'Sam overthinks everything – I have never known anyone to overthink like he does. Sometimes I think he can be too nice. He's made mistakes, he's made a number of them but he's a really, really nice geezer and I think sometimes people try to pull the wool over his eyes. It didn't work out for me trying to give things another go… as far as I'm concerned, what goes on between Sam and Zara isn't really my place to say until they come out and openly discuss everything. But in my opinion he needs to concentrate on himself and making himself happy. It's been a rough ride for him. It's not nice to see someone as down so as what he has been about it but he will bounce back, we all bounce back.'
At the beginning of lockdown, Zara had moved into Sam's London flat. But those who are eagle-eyed might have predicted the split, as the pair - who are very active on social media - haven't posted anything together online since last month.
'Zara has moved back to her parents' house in Essex where she's taking some time for herself, she really loved Sam so this hasn't been easy for her,' a source told the website. 'Sam has gone away to have a break from it all and clear his head away from Zara and social media.'
9 Made In Chelsea Couples You Had Completely Forgotten Were Together
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1. Jamie Laing and Louise Thompson
Remember when Jamie and Louise dated (much to Spencer's dismay) in 2012. Louise then left Jamie for Spencer, causing a very traumatic love triangle indeed. Poor Jamie.
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2. Binky Felstead and Jamie Laing
Binks may be loving life with baby India, but remember when she dated Jamie Laing?!? Yes, we forgot too. After years of friendship, the two found it difficult to transition to an actual relationship, so decided to call it a day.
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3. Lucy Watson and Jamie Laing
Jamie and Lucy were together for a bit and would even walk their dogs together. Not one for holding back, Lucy Watson has called the show 'incestuous' and she 'no longer wants to waste time with people like Jamie and Proudlock'. BURN.
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4. Lucy Watson and Proudlock
Ah yes, Lucy and Proudlock. They were the most swoon-worthy couple in SW3... oh, until Lucy found out that Proudlock was dating other women.
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5. Ollie Locke and Chloe Green
Topshop Heiress Chloe Green joined the MIC lot in 2011 to date Ollie Locke. Ollie had previously dated Gabby who he broke up with to explore his feelings for men, only to then end up with another woman. It did not go down well...
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6. Rosie Fortescue and Hugo Taylor
When Hugo was dating Millie Mackintosh in the show, he hooked up with her best friend Rosie. Millie then raised her glass to a party full of guests and said 'cheers to friendship'.
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7. Spencer Matthews and Lucy Watson
Spenny took Lucy to Paris in 2013 and we almost believed he had given up his womanising ways. We were wrong and he admitted to cheating on Lucy with several women. Sigh.
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8. Spencer Matthews and Louise Thompson
Louise joined the show as Spencer's (very despairing) girlfriend. Spencer being Spencer, couldn't stay faithful and resulted in a fair few teary scenes between the pair.
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9. Alex Mytton and Binky Felstead
Binky and Alex were love's young dream (kinda) for two years until his constant cheating became unforgivable. It all worked out well though as she now has the cutest little baby girl with JP.
Last month Sam's sister, Louise, who is engaged to Ryan Libbey, posted a tweet which was aimed at a friend 'cheating' and trust taking 'seconds to break.'
The pair have been together since May last year, with former Love Islander Zara then joining Made In Chelsea. There was a lot of drama when Sam's ex, Tiff Watson, rejoined the show, with Zara frequently arguing with Sam over their friendship.
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