Sam Thompson has recently opened up about the emotional toll he has faced following his breakup with Zara McDermott. 

The couple, who had been together for five years, officially split last month, and the announcement sent shockwaves through their fans. 

In the latest episode of his podcast *Staying Relevant*, Sam, alongside his best friend Pete Wicks, shared details about the difficult time he has experienced since the breakup.

Pete, who is a close confidant of Sam, revealed that he hadn’t been in contact with Sam during the initial aftermath of the split. 

He explained that he had gone “off radar” for a couple of weeks, choosing to disconnect from his phone and social media.

Meanwhile, Sam admitted that the past month had been incredibly challenging, confessing that he felt emotionally drained and was struggling to cope with the end of his relationship. 

He joked that he had attempted to reach out to Pete multiple times during this period, saying, “I called you 15 times.”

Pete, who had been spending time with Maura Higgins over Christmas, expressed regret for not being there for Sam during such a trying time. He said, “I didn’t realize you were effectively on the edge over Christmas,” referring to the emotional impact Sam was experiencing. Despite the distance, Pete made sure to check in on Sam later, offering support and light-hearted humor to help lift his spirits. Pete shared a particularly memorable conversation in which he asked Sam about his Christmas, only for Sam to describe it as “like being in a Christmas tomb.” Sam revealed that he had spent the holiday isolated at home, surrounded by Christmas decorations but feeling far from festive.

The podcast reunion marked the first time the two had recorded together since the split was made public, and it was clear that the emotional weight of the breakup still lingered for Sam. Despite his pain, Sam displayed gratitude toward his friends and team who had been reaching out to him for support during this tough period. Pete explained that many people, including their PR team, had been urging him to reach out to Sam, knowing he needed emotional support.

On the same day that Sam and Pete recorded their podcast episode, Zara appeared to confirm that she had moved out of the home she had shared with Sam. Zara, who has been keeping a busy schedule with work commitments, shared a glimpse of her day on TikTok, where she showed her followers her new routine. She documented her early morning start in her new home, bundled up in cozy clothes, and then headed to London for her filming schedule. Zara continued to keep herself busy throughout the day, working on her segment for *Morning Live*, followed by a trip to the gym and spending time with her friends. Her fans have speculated that her actions suggest she’s focusing on her career and personal growth post-breakup.

Sam and Zara, who started dating in 2019 after Sam slid into her DMs on Instagram, had always seemed like a picture-perfect couple. However, the news of their split came as a surprise to many, especially since Sam had publicly declared his deep love for Zara just a month prior. In a heartfelt Instagram post for Zara’s birthday, Sam described her as his “best friend” and “soul mate,” professing that she was “stuck with him forever.” Fans of the couple have expressed confusion over the abrupt nature of the breakup, with some speculating that Sam’s hesitation to propose might have played a role in their separation. Several fans took to social media to suggest that Sam should have proposed, urging him to “put a ring on it” if he truly wanted Zara to be his partner for life.

Despite the breakup, Sam and Zara have not made any formal public statements about the reasons behind their split. However, the end of their relationship has left many wondering what might have led to such a sudden change in the dynamics of their love story.

For Sam, the focus now seems to be on healing and moving forward. In his podcast, he expressed that sometimes, what a person truly needs during a tough period is not someone who enables their sadness, but someone who helps them rise above it. As Sam navigates this emotional chapter, his close friendship with Pete remains a vital source of support, providing him with the strength to keep moving forward.

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