Sam Thompson makes major dating decision after Samie and Zara splits
Sam Thompson had made a very telling decision following his recent setbacks in his love life. The former Made in Chelsea star, 32, has suffered double heartbreak this year following his splits from Zara McDermott and Samie Elishi.
He had enjoyed a five-year long romance with Love Island's Zara as they even set up home together next door to his sister Louise Thompson in their beloved Chelsea. Things came crashing down over the new year, which came as a shock to fans.
Zara has swiftly moved on with One Direction's Louis Tomlinson, while a 'blindsided' Sam also appeared ready to get back into the dating pool. He embarked on a romance with another Love Island star, Samie.
They were seen locking lips in the street just a few weeks ago, yet last month called it quits with a source telling us: "They both have busy lives, it just didn't work out." Hours after the breakup, Sam was spotted back on celebrity dating app Raya.
However, it seems Sam has been unable to find a connection on the app full of famous faces. He has made the decision to stay single for a while and is not going to rush into another romance.
Speaking on his Staying Relevant podcast, Sam said: "I'm going to work on myself. No dating, I'm not ready and I've realised that." His sister Louise has already shared her wishes for his next partner as they need to be "classy" or "well to do".
The former Made In Chelsea star shared: "Louise thinks I should go out with Emma Watson, who plays Hermione Granger in Harry Potter." However, best mate Pete Wicks joked: "I think you have more chance with the ginger fella."
Sam added: "Ron! No, Louise thinks I should go for British thespian because she thinks its a little different, classy is the wrong word, but well to do."
He met Samie during an episode of Love Island's Aftersun earlier this year. In May, the pair were spotted in an intimate embrace outside the birthday party of Olivia Attwood, held at Mayfair's Bacchanalia.
Cupping Samie's face in his hands, Sam seemed oblivious to onlookers as his fans got quietly excited that a new romance was on the cards. Samie seemed positive about the relationship as she discussed her exes on the Chloe Mediumship podcast.
Revealing she had a "gut feeling" in the past about things that 'weren't mean to be', she said she was feeling good about her relationship, saying: "There's been no bad stuff at the minute so yeah I suppose it is all positive right now. It's early days."
Sam was also keen to date before his setback as he told Pete he was "ready to get out there". He previously admitted: "I feel like I'm at a stage now where I feel confident enough that I can start approaching females."
He added: "I feel good, things are really really nice at the moment. And I feel like I'm happy. There's no more brave faces," causing Pete to proudly declare: 'Sam's ready to date!'."
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