Zara McDermott has finally spoken out after her awkward final TV appearance with her ex Sam Thompson on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on Saturday.
The episode, filmed just days before their unexpected breakup, caught the couple in a rather uncomfortable situation.
Their five-year relationship ended last month, and Zara recently revealed that she has moved out of their Chelsea home, where the show was filmed.
The Awkward Moment on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show
On Instagram, Zara shared a clip of herself watching the memorable moment when Michael McIntyre surprised the couple in the middle of the night as part of his popular Midnight Gameshow segment.
As Michael tried to surprise them, Zara laughed hysterically at the chaos unfolding, explaining that they initially thought a burglar had broken into their home.
“This was the scariest thing in my life!” she added, reflecting on the hilarious yet unsettling experience.
The pair’s startled reaction and the awkwardness of the situation made for cringeworthy TV, especially since the couple had already broken up by the time it aired.
Sam Thompson Faces Uncomfortable Questions from Jason Fox
During the show, Sam was reunited with Celebrity SAS star Jason Fox, who put Sam on the spot with some personal questions about his relationship with Zara.
Jason even quizzed him about the gifts Zara had given him over the years, and when Sam struggled to remember, Jason bluntly asked, “Do you actually love her?” The tension continued as the couple appeared to be happy and in love during the studio segments, but fans couldn’t help but feel the awkwardness given their recent breakup.
Fans React to the Uncomfortable TV Appearance
Social media was buzzing with fans commenting on the awkward timing of the appearance.
Many were quick to point out how uncomfortable it was to watch the couple on the show now that they had broken up.
One fan wrote, “Now that Sam and Zara have split up, this is absolutely awkward,” while another said, “Did Michael break up Sam and Zara?!”
The Midnight Gameshow Surprise and the Big Reveal
In the segment, Michael McIntyre surprised the exes in their Chelsea home, waking them up in the middle of the night.
As they sat in bed, the couple was asked questions by three Love Island stars armed with custard pies.
However, Michael admitted that the skit nearly didn’t happen because the couple had locked their bedroom door from the inside, which made the situation even more chaotic.
Despite the initial shock, the couple ended up enjoying the experience, according to Michael.
Sam Thompson Opens Up About the Breakup
Following the airing of the show, Sam has opened up about his breakup with Zara on his podcast, Staying Relevant, where he spoke candidly about the emotional toll of the split.
Sam described the past month as “tough” and admitted that it has been challenging to manage the aftermath of the breakup.
Meanwhile, Zara seemed to confirm her move out of their shared home by giving fans a glimpse into her daily routine on TikTok.
New Roles and Replacement in Sam’s Instagram Videos
Shortly before the show aired, Zara ‘liked’ Sam’s latest Instagram video, which introduced his new co-star—his mother, Karen.
Zara had often played a key role in Sam’s comedic videos, but now it appears that Sam’s mum has taken her place.
The video showed Karen and Pete Wicks in a funny skit, leaving Sam horrified as he caught them seemingly flirting.
However, the scene ended with the two of them enjoying a bowl of tomato soup, with Sam awkwardly joining in.
As the aftermath of their breakup continues to unfold, fans remain intrigued by the behind-the-scenes moments of Zara and Sam’s relationship, particularly after their last appearance together on the show.
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