Sam Thompson looks heartbroken as he's seen for first time since Zara McDermott 'split'

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Sam Thompson has been spotted for the first time since his break up with Zara McDermott. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Sam, 32, and Zara, 28, had ended their five-year relationship.

The couple not only shared a large home next to Sam's sister Louise Thompson, but also two cats; Cedric and Albus. In snaps obtained by the Mirror, Sam looked incredibly downcast as he was seen arriving at his London home on Thursday dressed in a beige bomber jacket and dark trousers.Appearing deep in thought, the TV star was wearing headphones and quickly entered his luxurious property, seemingly trying to avoid drawing attention.Zara was nowhere to be seen with Sam's sighting coming after the pair spent Christmas and New Year apart.

I'm A Celebrity 2023 winner Sam celebrated the new year at London's Kensington Roof Gardens with former Made in Chelsea co-stars Reza Amiri-Garroussi and Josh Patterson, while Zara stayed at home with their cats.

A week earlier, Sam had been distributing gifts and volunteering for a charity on Christmas Day, while Zara spent the holiday in Upminster, Essex, with her family.The couple had also spent time apart while Sam worked on I'm A Celebrity spin-off show Unpacked in Australia.