Sam Thompson ‘grows close’ to gorgeous new star after split from girlfriend Zara McDermott
She’s ‘certainly put a smile back on Sam’s face’
Sam Thompson reportedly has a new flame following his split from girlfriend Zara McDermott.
Sam and Zara ended their five-year relationship at the end of 2024. Reports suggested they had been living separate lives for a while.
Since then, it’s been claimed that Zara has moved on with the 1D singer Louis Tomlinson.
And now, reports have suggested a new woman has caught Sam’s eye: Too Hot To Handle star Lucy Syed.

Sam is said to have moved on (Credit: ITV)
Sam Thompson ‘grows close’ to new flame after split from girlfriend Zara
Sam’s reported new love interest is Lucy Syed. The 28-year-old swimwear model found fame on Netflix show Too Hot To Handle, becoming the runner-up last series.
According to reports, Sam and Lucy struck up a connection when Sam reportedly liked Lucy’s snaps on Instagram.
They then are said to have met up in a pub and “continued their night” at Chelsea nightclub, The Rex Rooms.

The pair enjoyed a night out together (Credit: SplashNews.com)
Lucy has ‘certainly put a smile back on Sam’s face’
“They looked really close in the club, chatting and cuddling up together,” a source alleged to MailOnline.
“But their closeness continued after they spent the night partying together and the pair’s connection has certainly put a smile back on Sam’s face.”
The insider added: “Sam is enjoying being single again and dipping his toe back into the dating pool.”
ED! has contacted Sam and Lucy’s representatives for comment.
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Lucy ‘ready’ for romance
Lucy appeared in series six of Too Hot to Handle. As well as a model, she is an aspiring singer and posts videos of her performing on social media.
The saucy show follows several contestants who are challenged to stay celibate while living together in a luxurious villa abroad. Lucy didn’t find love or break the rules on the hit show.
Earlier this year, she shared a video to TikTok where she opened up about her struggles with dating.
“Well, at least we know manifesting works, I hate that it’s called manifesting, like, ‘man’… it’s like men are infesting my life and annoying and upsetting me. It’s a man infestation… I’m ready for the glow-up now please,” she said.
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