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Inside Zara McDermott's life from Love Island, cheating scandal and Strictly bond

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21.10.2023 - 10:01

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Zara McDermott is one of the celebrities Cha Cha Cha-ing across screens on Strictly Come Dancing every weekend.The 26-year-old is best known now for her hard-hitting BBC documentaries on revenge porn, eating disorders, and rape culture.

After finding fame on the fourth season of Love Island in 2018, Zara has also appeared on The X Factor: Celebrity and Made In Chelsea.

Zara is also well known for her relationship with Sam Thompson and frequently appears on his hilarious Instagram and TikTok videos.

The couple have been together since 2019, except for a brief and explosive split, but have mended their relationship in the years since.Let's take a look back at Zara's career, love life, and Strictly Come Dancing friendship...

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