Zara McDermott's pals brand Sam Thompson 'loose cannon' after Louis date dig
Sam Thompson has been branded "a loose cannon" by friends of his ex-girlfriend Zara McDermott, who he mocked for going on a date with Louis Tomlinson.
Zara McDermott's mates have hit out at her former partner Sam Thompson, calling him "a loose cannon" post their breakup.
Sam, 32, threw shade at his ex during his appearance on a podcast recently, implying Zara was quick to "look for the other person instantly to fill that hole" when they parted ways.
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This jibe is thought to be referencing Zara's recent date with Louis Tomlinson after images surfaced of their intimate meal at an upscale establishment.
The comments made by Sam on his podcast Staying Relevant, with dating expert Paul C Brunson incited anger amongst Zara's inner circle, reports the Mirror.
A friend of hers, who labelled Sam - an eight-year Made in Chelsea veteran - as "quite pathetic" expressed their disappointment: "'He's a loose cannon, as we saw with his comments so soon after Zara's relationship was made public. It's really quite pathetic of him. It feels like it always has to be about him."
They questioned his motives, adding, "Why would he do this? Zara put a lot into her relationship with Sam: she did everything she could to make it work for five years, but in the end she just couldn't."
Not long before Christmas, Sam and Zara, both known from Made in Chelsea, ended their five-year-long relationship. Recently at 28, Zara has been seen getting close to Louis, and insiders claim the duo shares common values.
They were recently seen savouring a posh fish and chips meal accompanied by cocktails at The Suffolk, an upscale hotel near Ipswich.
An insider claimed the duo "looked every bit the happy couple" during their dinner at the plush establishment, where prices for hotel rooms can soar beyond £300 per night.
However, Sam, hailing from West London, seemingly made an indirect jab at Zara on a podcast, just hours after their photos surfaced. He revealed to the presenter: "I suppose a lot of people look for validation in other people and they look for the other person instantly to fill that hole. I can't do that."
Reflecting on this, a friend of Zara remarked: "Six months ago he was crying in the street with photographers watching because he was upset at Zara. You have to wonder what he is going to say next. Why can't he just let her move on? Will she ever escape his clutches? Who knows."
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They shared these insights with Mail Online, which also mentioned how Louis's mates will be elated to see him find joy again.
Louis Tomlinson, originally from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, has been linked with several partners since finding stardom with One Direction, including model Eleanor Calder. According to reports, their intermittent relationship lasted close to a decade.
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