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Sam Thompson reveals huge new career move as he takes his mind off Zara McDermott split

Sam Thompson reveals huge new career move as he takes his mind off Zara McDermott split

Sam Thompson has revealed a huge new career move following his split from Zara McDermott.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 32, has been hard at work filming his first ever TV advert for Subway and ITV as he takes his mind off the breakup. 

He wrote: ‘My first ever TV ad what an honour!

‘Losing at lunch? I’m on a mission to help lunch lovers up their game and savour every second of their favourite Subs. Lunch is back on the menu, who’s with me?’

Sam was inundated with congratulatory messages from his celebrity pals including sister Louise Thompson, Marvin Humes and Tony Bellew.

TV star Sam split from Zara McDermott, 28, in December after five years together, and she has since moved on with One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, 33. 

Sam Thompson, 32, has revealed a huge new career move following his split from Zara McDermott, 28

Sam Thompson, 32, has revealed a huge new career move following his split from Zara McDermott, 28

TV star Sam split from Zara McDermott in December after five years together, and she has since moved on with One Direction's Louis Tomlinson, 33

TV star Sam split from Zara McDermott in December after five years together, and she has since moved on with One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, 33

Sam’s celebrity dating app profile on Raya was recently revealed, showing him posing in one snap with the cat he still shares with Zara.

Another snap on the profile shows him with best pal Pete who has been supporting him through the breakup.

A source told The Sun about Sam joining Raya: ‘Sam’s been left devastated by the end of his relationship, which was made even more difficult when he saw who Zara was dating.

‘Even though he might not be quite ready to jump back into something serious yet, Sam was encouraged by his friends to dip his toe in the water.’

The publication previously reported that Sam was back on celebrity dating app Raya days before his ex Zara’s shock new romance with Louis was revealed.

Despite claims he was ‘blindsided’ by Zara’s new romance, it seems Sam was keen to move on himself.

A fan last week claimed to have seen Sam on Raya the week before, noting ‘So he’s back on the dating scene as well.’

Sam had made an account before meeting Zara, which he seemingly reinstated in the wake of their split. 

The former Made In Chelsea star has been hard at work filming his first ever TV advert for Subway and ITV as he takes his mind off the breakup

The former Made In Chelsea star has been hard at work filming his first ever TV advert for Subway and ITV as he takes his mind off the breakup

Sam was inundated with congratulatory messages from his celebrity pals including sister Louise Thompson, Marvin Humes and Tony Bellew

Sam was inundated with congratulatory messages from his celebrity pals including sister Louise Thompson, Marvin Humes and Tony Bellew

MailOnline revealed in January that Zara had split from long-term partner Sam after five years of dating

MailOnline revealed in January that Zara had split from long-term partner Sam after five years of dating 

As well as keeping busy by looking for love, Sam is also said to have been partying with his pals in Chelsea and his close friend Pete Wicks.

A source told The Mirror: ‘Sam has been making jokes about his life since the break up, and that’s not really something you’d be doing if you were experiencing total heartbreak. 

‘Of course they were sad, but they sort of accepted it a long time ago.

‘Sam has been going out and having fun again, he’s not dating anyone but he’s been on dates. 

‘He’s been around the Chelsea lot and hanging out with Pete [Wicks] a lot. He’s really enjoying himself at the moment but doesn’t want to be tied down.’

MailOnline contacted a representative for Sam Thompson for comment. 

Zara and Louis’ romance was exposed earlier this month when a fellow diner at The Suffolk in Aldburgh took snaps of Zara and Louis enjoying a romantic date.

The pictures confirmed rumours of a relationship first detected by sleuth-like One Direction fans who noticed Louis had followed Zara on Instagram and liked a string of her pictures.

Sam's celebrity dating app profile on Raya has also been revealed - showing him posing in one snap with the cat he still shares with Zara

Sam’s celebrity dating app profile on Raya has also been revealed – showing him posing in one snap with the cat he still shares with Zara 

Zara and Louis Tomlinson' romance was exposed last month A fellow diner at The Suffolk in Aldburgh took snaps of Zara and Louis enjoying a romantic date (stock image)

Zara and Louis Tomlinson’ romance was exposed last month when a fellow diner at The Suffolk in Aldburgh took snaps of Zara and Louis enjoying a romantic date (stock images)

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According to Zara’s friends, Louis has put ‘a smile back on her face’ following her split from ex boyfriend of five years Sam on New Year’s Day.

A friend told MailOnline: ‘Zara is so happy, it’s early days with her and Louis but everything is going well between them.

‘News of their romance leaked sooner than they intended – the plan was to keep things private for as long as possible. They still hope to keep intimate details away from prying eyes.

‘Zara is enjoying being wined and dined and experiencing the thrill of dating someone new again. 

‘She had been with Sam for years and in the end their relationship became transactional… they had lost their sparkle. Louis has certainly put a smile back on her face.’ 

Zara and Louis tucked into £100 fish and chips, plus cocktails, at the £315-a-night H๏τel in Suffolk.

The pair stayed at night and left for their respective London homes in the morning.

MailOnline revealed in January that Zara had split from long-term partner Sam after five years of dating.

They lived together in Sam’s Fulham house which was usually the base of the couple’s amusing TikTok videos.

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