Overview

• During a Hits Radio Breakfast segment this week, Sam Thompson admitted he’s on Hinge and appealed to listeners for tips on crafting his dating profile
• On his Staying Relevant podcast, he said his phone “blew up” with messages from friends after seeing Zara McDermott’s Instagram kiss selfie and added he “wouldn’t wish a hard launch on my worst enemy”
• Zara McDermott confirmed her relationship with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson on August 4 by sharing a loved-up snap from a private holiday
• Over the summer, Sam Thompson was linked briefly to reality TV personalities Samie Elishi, Steph Robinson and Lucy Syed as he navigated post-breakup dating
• Tabloid reports still conflict on whether the couple split in December 2024 or January 2025, highlighting inconsistencies in coverage of their breakup timeline