Zara McDermott bounces back from Sam Thompson split with Thai trip
Love Island alumni Zara McDermott has jetted off on a much-needed holiday to Thailand, after she and ex-fiance Sam Thompson announced their break-up at the beginning of January
Former Love Island sensation Zara McDermott seems to be embracing fresh horizons following her recent split from ex-Made In Chelsea heartthrob Sam Thompson. As the 28 year old beauty marks the start of an exciting month-long retreat in Thailand, she took to TikTok with a captivating video. Filmed in the tranquillity of her hotel room, dressed casually yet chic in pyjama bottoms and sitting prettily cross-legged on her bed, Zara gleefully embarked on a taste-testing adventure with an array of classic Thai snacks sourced from a local shop.
Opening up to her fans at the start of the clip, the star shared: "To be honest, I have not slept in two days because I was travelling here to Thailand. And I feel like I'm in a dream right now, that's how tired I am. But I managed to get the energy to go over to 7-Eleven and I picked myself up some stuff. So, let's do a haul."
Zara is currently in Thailand (Image: zaramcdermott/TikTok)
She took to her TikTok to try new foods (Image: zaramcdermott/TikTok)
As she delved into her shopping, the accomplished documentary-maker savoured a cornucopia of native treats - from salted egg crisps and freeze-dried fruits to delectable mango sticky rice. However, it was the Pandan Chiffon Cake that ultimately stole her heart, as she gushed to her followers: "For me, this wins. If you know me, you know I love cake. Like, cake is my thing. I'm obsessed with cake. Anything cake, cream... and this is a delightfully, spongey level of amazingness."
Zara's thrilling Thai adventure comes on the heels of her split from Sam, which was confirmed in early January. The television personalities reportedly spent the holiday season apart before Zara left their shared residence in London, reports the Mirror.
A Christmas Day post by Sam sparked controversy, as it was perceived as a veiled jab at his ex. He wrote: "Bit of a different Christmas this year... What could have been another standard Christmas has turned out to be one that I'll never forget! " Initially, Zara responded with affection, saying: "So proud of you, it's so lovely that you chose to give up your Christmas Day to help others."
However, in a subsequent episode of his popular podcast, Staying Relevant, which he co-hosts with close friend Pete Wicks, Sam opened up about his emotional state, confessing: "It was tough. It's been a tough month. A real tough month. I did charity on Christmas Day. Well, I was alone so I thought.."
Sam and Zara split early January (Image: Instagram)
Pete, a Strictly Come Dancing star, chimed in: "My favourite message from you was when I asked, 'How was your Christmas' and you replied, 'It was like being in a Christmas tomb'."
Despite their recent split, Zara and Sam were seen together on the telly in an episode of Michael McIntyre's Big Show just two weeks ago - a segment that was recorded before they went their separate ways.
The ex-pair joined in on the comedian's Midnight Game Show, bringing laughs to viewers. Zara, without tagging Sam, posted a snippet of their funny stint on her Instagram stories, encouraging her followers to tune in and sharing their initial shock with the caption: "We literally thought we were being burgled!"
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