Zara McDermott has been seen in public for the first time since splitting from boyfriend Sam Thompson, with the star putting on a brave face as she joined friends in Essex.

Lousie Thompson has appeared to “confirm” brother Sam Thompson’s split from Zara McDermott. It was reported this week that I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! winner Sam and former Love Island and Strictly contestant McDermott have broken up after five years together.

Zara McDermott is said to be a target of a huge reality TV series following her split from fellow Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson after five years together as a couple