Made in Chelsea: Sam Thompson returns plus Love Island girlfriend Zara McDermott

Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott

by Alex Ross |
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They've been dating since June

Despite splitting from her Love Island boyfriend Adam Collard on Valentine's Day, Zara McDermott appears to be super-happy with new boyfriend Sam Thompson right now.

As well as being completely in love, it's now being reported that Zara has landed a role on popular E4 reality show Made In Chelsea, alongside Sam as he makes a return to the show.

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Made In Chelsea: Jamie Laing and Louise Thompson

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Love Island: Kady McDermott and Scott Thomas

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Made In Chelsea: Binky Felstead and Jamie Laing

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Love Island: Sam Gowland and Georgia Harrison

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Made In Chelsea: Lucy Watson and Jamie Laing

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Made In Chelsea: Ollie Locke and Chloe Green

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Made In Chelsea: Lucy Watson and Proudlock

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Love Island: Rykard Jenkins and Rachel Fenton

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Made In Chelsea: Spencer Matthews and Lucy Watson

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Made In Chelsea: Spencer Matthews and Louise Thompson

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Love Island: Tyla Carr and Jonny Mitchell

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Made In Chelsea: Alex Mytton and Binky Felstead

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The Hills: Heidi Montag and Jordan Eubanks

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TOWIE: Jess Wright and Ricky Rayment

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The Hills: Jayde Nicole and Brody Jenner

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TOWIE: Lauren Pope and Kirk Norcross

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Love Island: Montana Brown and Alex Beattie

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According to Mail Online, Zara will appear in at least one episode, as Sam returns following his split with ex-girlfriend Sophie Habboo.

Of course, Sam made the decision to leave Made In Chelsea during the last series, when his BFF Jamie Laing started dating his ex-girlfriend Sophie Habboo.

However, now that Sam is loved-up himself with Zara, it appears he's ready to make a return, coming face-to-face with both Jamie and Sophie.

After splitting from Adam in February, Zara started dating Sam in the summer. Before confirming their romance, Zara had fans wondering by commenting on Sam's Instagram posts, before the pair went INSTA OFFICIAL in June 2019.

Last month, Zara posted a cute snap of the pair with the caption "so grateful for you ❤️".

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Sam told OK! Magazine, "Do you know what, I don’t want to say too much, but we’ve been on a few dates, it’s been a few weeks now.

"We’re not exclusive, because everyone in this game rushes everything! There’s no need to. If you rush into things, sometimes you make a mistake and it gets too intense… she’s a really, really lovely girl and she’s incredibly beautiful."

Although nothing has been confirmed about Zara's apparent appearance on Made In Chelsea, the new series is expected to return in the coming months.

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