Sam Thompson, the popular TV star, was recently seen having a great time with a group of women outside the iconic Savoy Hotel in London.
The sighting comes after news broke that he had joined the celebrity dating app, Raya, following his breakup with Zara McDermott in December 2024.
Life After Breakup with Zara McDermott
After five years together, Sam and Zara parted ways in December, and since then, Zara has moved on with One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson.
Meanwhile, Sam has been spotted enjoying his single life, most recently with his good friend Pete Wicks.
The pair were seen chatting and laughing with a group of women, sharing cigarettes and hugs.
However, the encounter was not romantic, as it was later revealed that the women were part of JLS’s management team.
A Friendly Hangout, Not Romance
According to a source close to Sam, the meeting outside the Savoy Hotel was purely friendly, with Sam and Pete supporting each other as they both embrace their single status. “
Sam is definitely ready to get back into the dating game after a tough few weeks,” the source shared.
The women he interacted with were reportedly just members of JLS’s management team, and there was no romantic connection during the outing.
Sam’s New Dating Venture on Raya
Despite the end of his long-term relationship, Sam is dipping his toes into the dating pool again.
He recently joined the exclusive dating app Raya, which is known for being popular among celebrities.
On his profile, Sam shares a picture of himself with the cat he still shares with Zara and another snap with his best friend, Pete Wicks.
A source revealed that Sam has been struggling with the end of his relationship, especially after seeing Zara move on with Louis.
However, he was encouraged by his friends to give the dating world a try, and Raya seemed like the perfect opportunity.
“Sam is not ready for anything serious just yet, but he’s open to exploring his options,” said the source.
Moving On After the Breakup
Though Sam may have been initially blindsided by Zara’s new romance with Louis, he seems determined to move on himself.
Fans even spotted Sam on Raya just days before Zara’s relationship with Louis made headlines.
According to insiders, Sam has been having fun again, partying with friends and enjoying life, though he’s not yet dating anyone seriously.
“He’s been going out a lot, but he’s not looking to be tied down,” said a friend.
Zara McDermott Finds Happiness with Louis Tomlinson
Meanwhile, Zara has been enjoying the early stages of her relationship with Louis Tomlinson, with a friend of hers revealing that Louis has “put a smile back on her face.”
The couple was recently photographed having a romantic dinner together, further confirming the rumors of their relationship.
According to Zara’s friends, the romance with Louis is still new, but things are going well, and she is enjoying the excitement of dating someone new.
Louis is making her feel happy again, and that’s what matters,” said the friend.
The End of Sam and Zara’s Relationship
The news of Zara and Louis’ relationship was revealed just last week, and it appears that Zara is thrilled with her new romance.
The couple was spotted enjoying a romantic dinner, complete with £100 fish and chips and cocktails, at a hotel in Suffolk.
They even stayed the night, leaving the following morning for their respective homes in London.
As for Sam, he’s embracing life as a single man and is ready to see where this new chapter takes him.
Though the details of his breakup with Zara are still fresh, Sam appears to be handling the transition with a sense of humor, leaning on his close friends like Pete for support.