Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott's split causes 'weird dynamic' with Pete Wicks

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Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott's recent breakup has created a "weird" vibe with TOWIE's Pete Wicks, insiders say.The couple, who had been together since 2019, called it quits last December, with Zara reportedly moving out of the London pad she shared with the Made in Chelsea star.

Meanwhile, Sam's best pal Pete Wicks is rumoured to be seeing Irish beauty and ex-Love Islander Maura Higgins, after also being linked with his Strictly dance partner Jowita Przystał.

Sources spill that this shake-up has caused a "total switch-up" and a "complete role reversal" in their dynamic. Speaking to Closer magazine, a source revealed: "Pete could tell for a long time things just weren't the same between Sam and Zara, and Sam spoke to Pete a lot.

He's his best mate and he really values his opinions on things." They added: "Things are now a bit weird because, for a long time, Pete was the single one, so it's a total switch-up.