PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Zara McDermott manages a smile as she’s seen with ex Sam Thompson for the first time since THAT cheating scandal to film MIC finale… amid claims they’ve ‘reunited’
Zara McDermott was reunited with her ex-boyfriend Sam Thompson to film the Made In Chelsea finale on Friday, as reports continue to swirl that the couple are back together.
Despite rumours of a rekindled romance, the atmosphere was tense as the pair met in a west London park, though Zara did manage to muster a smile as she chatted to her former beau.
Zara has been trying to win back ex Sam after she cheated on him with a colleague on The X Factor: Celebrity last year, but the star has insisted there’s no way back for their romance.
What’s going on? Zara McDermott was reunited with her ex-boyfriend Sam Thompson to film the Made In Chelsea finale on Friday, as reports swirl that they’re are back together
Zara wrapped up in a cosy checked jacket as she and Sam at either ends of a park bench in scenes that will air in the MIC finale later this year.
The reality star was in surprisingly good spirits as she chatted to her ex following their dramatic showdown as her infidelity was revealed earlier in the series.
Zara and Sam recently sparked speculation that they’ve secretly reunited as reports claimed that ‘word amongst their inner circle was they are back together’.
While Zara and Sam are said to have sparked further speculation after enjoying a Sunday roast with their friends, to which one person posted a picture of to social media this weekend before swiftly deleting.
Friendly? Despite rumours of a rekindled romance, the atmosphere was tense as the pair met in a west London park for a chat following Zara’s attempts to win her ex back
The duo also appeared to be at the same gym with the same personal trainer on Wednesday as they shared updates to their Instagram Story at the same time, setting tongues wagging even further.
A source told The Sun: ‘They were all having such a nice time that one got carried away and uploaded a post with Sam and Zara in it, forgetting that they’re not officially together.
‘The friend soon realised their mistake and deleted the post before it drew too much attention.
‘The word amongst their inner circle is they’re back together, but to the public it’s a different story.’
MailOnline contacted both Zara and Sam’s representatives for comment at the time of publication.
Zara has been trying to win ex Sam back after she cheated on him with a colleague on Celebrity X Factor. Yet her efforts have thus far been thwarted at every turn.
On Monday’s episode of Made In Chelsea, Sam was visited by his pal Reza Amiri-Garroussi who came bearing a letter from Zara.
On the break up, Reza said: ‘Got to say though after meeting her, I did feel bad for her. She’s in a bad way. It’s a s*** situation for everyone involved. But she really is upset. Legit.’
Sam then broke down while reading out the letter from Zara, which read: ‘Dear Sam, since you’ve been away I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on a lot of things. I’ve reflected on my life and our life together and also the kind of life I want to live…
‘Before I continue with some of the things I need to say, I just want to tell you again I am sorry with my whole entire heart for what I did….
‘I’m so deeply ashamed of my actions and the way I hurt you. I was selfish, immature and stupid. There is no excuse.’
Reza then told Zara that Sam is ‘completely out,’ despite her attempts and letter to win him back to which she started crying.
Over the weekend, Zara shared an impassioned throwback post of her and Sam kissing, which read: ‘I choose you. And I’ll choose you over and over. Without pause, without a doubt, in a heartbeat. I’ll keep choosing you’.
Zara, who dated the MIC star for around a year, didn’t tag Sam in the romantic photograph and he is yet to comment on her latest declaration of love.
The former Love Island star still follows her ex on the photo-sharing app however Sam unfollowed her after the cheating allegations came to light.
The post comes after Sam mocked the moment Zara begged for his forgiveness on TV in a now-deleted video, before later apologising for causing any offence and insisting he asked for her permission.