Sam Thompson and Samie Elishi were seen sharing a passionate kiss

After weeks of speculation, Sam Thompson hard launched his blossoming romance with Samie Elishi on Saturday evening with a passionate kiss.

Sneaking away from Olivia Attwood’s 34th birthday bash for some alone time together, the smitten Made in Chelsea star appeared to have totally forgotten about ex Zara McDermott as all of his attention was focused on another Love Island star.

Stood outside the venue, Sam couldn’t stop smiling as he gently cradled Samie’s neck and leaned in for a kiss. The couple appeared to be in a world of their own as they ignored paps outside the venue and enjoyed a few moments to themselves.

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Their very public rendezvous cements the dating rumours, with the couple looking besotted by one another as they enjoyed an intimate chat.

Earlier in the evening, Sam was seen confidently beaming as he stood beside Samie in a picture as he was joined by best pal and TOWIE star Pete Wicks and pregnant former Love Islander Georgia Harrison. Showing off her toned figure in a brown cut-out dress and leopard print heels, Samie looked dazzling as she cosied up to Sam.

Sam and Samie were seen chatting all night in the smoking area at Olivia’s party before they headed to Stringfellow’s together for the afterparty. They then left that venue together with their arms linked before being spotted kissing as they waited for their cab to arrive.

The pair looked very cosy as they embraced(Image: Raw Image Ltd)

The new couple looked happy as they waited for a cab(Image: Raw Image Ltd)

The couple reportedly sparked up a romance by flirting over messages when they started following each other on Instagram and began liking one another’s posts.

It comes just weeks after ex Zara went public with dating One Direction star Louis Tomlinson. A source told The Sun: “Sam found the split and its public fall-out very hard but Samie has put a smile back on his face. She is a stunning girl and he’s told a few pals about her. He seems excited.”

Olivia’s lavish birthday bash was held at Mayfair’s swanky Bacchanalia restaurant with a whole array of famous faces in attendance. The outing comes after Sam admitted he had been on his first date since his split. He said: “Things are really nice at the moment, I feel like I’m happy.”

Sam and Samie walked arm-in-arm outside the party(Image: Raw Image Ltd)

Samie meanwhile opened up about her dating life telling The Sun: “I’m quite a relationship person, so a boyfriend would be nice eventually, no one wants to be alone. But I love being single at the same time, I love my girls… I love a bit of both. I feel like I am a relationship person, so naturally.”

She continued: “I enjoy life in general right now, I am really happy. I think I said on Love Island, the guy I’m looking for has to be ambitious, kind and look after himself, like go to the gym.

“My red flags haven’t changed – I don’t like arrogance, I hate that. Weirdly I don’t have any more at the minute. Nothing like my past relationships – opposite of my exes basically.”

Sam meanwhile discussed how his nerves got the better of him on the recent date as he chatted to Pete on their Podcast Staying Relevant. He said: “I was so nervous that I messaged Pete and he sent me a list of things I need to do.

Sam and Samie posed with Pete and Georgia(Image: REX/Shutterstock)

“It’s my first date since I’ve been single. I’m on my way to the date, I’ve called Pete and he’s said ‘don’t overthink it, just enjoy it.’

“‘Do I wait for her inside or is that overthinking it? He went ‘yep, that’s overthinking it exactly, go inside, get yourself a drink and chill, staying outside like a weirdo on the street. Text her and ask her what she’d like to drink, so it’s sat on the table waiting for her’.

“‘I then replied saying ‘such a good idea’ and Pete said ‘look her in the eye and say she looks stunning, it’s the basics’.”