Sam Thompson confessed that he was “feeling scared” after parting ways with Zara McDermott.
Former Made in Chelsea star Sam called Zara, 28, his soulmate just weeks before the pair are said to have ended their five-year relationship. Former Love Islander Zara has reportedly moved out of the home they shared together, next door to Sam’s sister Louise.
Now, on the Staying Relevant podcast with former The Only Way is Essex star Pete Weeks, Sam has addressed his “tough” time since the split. It came after reports the 32-year-old faced spending Christmas alone, reports Lancs Live.
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Sam said: “It was tough, and with Pete not answering his f****** phone. The only thing I’m going to say because of other parties and such is that it’s been a tough month, a real tough month.”
Former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! star Sam explained he wasn’t accustomed to so much public scrutiny, considering himself too “boring”. He said: “I have felt so scared in my life.”
Pete quipped Sam wasn’t actually “alone” this Christmas but spent it with photographers as they stationed themselves outside his home. Sam added: “I went and did charity on Christmas Day. I was alone so I went ‘you know what’.”
On Christmas Day, Sam was seen distributing gifts for the Camila Batmanghelidjh Foundation, which helps vulnerable kids and their families. While Zara sparked rumours she had left the former couple’s home yesterday.
In her ‘Day In The Life’ vlog, Zara was seen waking up in a home different from the one they shared. Sam and Zara often filmed together in their home, meaning fans have got to know the property over the years, reports The Mirror.
The video diary shows Zara waking up and getting ready for a day of filming in London. One observant follower commented: “House does not look like theirs. Someone is bound to say it so yes I said it, I hope they are both ok honestly”.
A source revealed their split to MailOnline. They said: “Sam and Zara have ended their relationship. It’s been an incredibly difficult decision for them to part ways, they still care and have a lot of love for each other.”