Sam Thompson Spends Romantic Weekend with Samie Elishi After Split from Ex-Girlfriend Zara McDermott
By Sarah Packer, Chief Showbiz Reporter
Published: 07:03 EDT, 23 April 2025
Updated: 08:54 EDT, 23 April 2025
According to a report by the Daily Mail, Sam Thompson, the former I’m A Celeb winner, spent a romantic Easter weekend with his new love interest, Samie Elishi, after it was revealed that the pair are dating. The Daily Mail reports that the 32-year-old Thompson romanced Elishi, 25, at the King’s Road Fine Food Market in Chelsea, with sources close to the couple stating that "they really like each other."
The news comes days after Thompson’s ex-girlfriend, Zara McDermott, went public with her new relationship with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson. The Daily Mail previously reported that McDermott, 28, was pictured kissing Tomlinson, 33, in Los Angeles. As noted by the Daily Mail, Thompson first met Elishi, who appeared on Love Island in 2023 and returned to the All Stars series this year, through his presenting role on the spinoff show Aftersun.
Following his breakup from McDermott, Thompson and Elishi started exchanging flirty messages on Instagram before hitting it off in person. An insider told the Daily Mail that Thompson, who has been playing the field since finding himself single again, is beginning to feel sure about Elishi and didn’t mind who saw them out together in Chelsea.
The Daily Mail reports that the new couple spent their Easter weekend getting to know each other better, while McDermott and Tomlinson also enjoyed the Bank Holiday in London. According to the Daily Mail, McDermott and Tomlinson were spotted at a Sainsbury’s Local self-service checkout on Easter Sunday, wearing laidback clothing and with their arms affectionately around each other while purchasing snacks.
As reported by the Daily Mail, Elishi has been single since her split from ex-TOWIE cast member Harry Lee in September last year. She first starred on Love Island in 2023 when she reached the show’s final with ex-boyfriend Tom Clare, who won All Stars last year alongside girlfriend Molly Smith. The Daily Mail notes that Elishi entered the All Stars villa earlier this year but was dumped from the show after being rejected by potential love interest Luca Bish.
A source told the Daily Mail that "Sam and Samie are really getting along and if early signs are anything to go by, this could turn into a long-term relationship." The source added that "Sam is already introducing Samie to Chelsea by showing her off on the King’s Road over the Easter weekend and given how popular he is in the area, it meant a lot that he wasn’t hiding her away."
The Daily Mail previously reported that Thompson and McDermott had gone their separate ways after five years on New Year’s Day, after Thompson was seen partying with his former co-stars. With this new relationship, it seems that Thompson is moving on with his life, and the Daily Mail suggests that he and Elishi could be a long-term match.
As the Daily Mail notes, Thompson’s relationship with McDermott was a long-standing one, but it appears that he has quickly moved on with Elishi. With their romantic Easter weekend and public appearances, it seems that Thompson and Elishi are not hiding their relationship and are enjoying each other’s company. The Daily Mail will continue to provide updates on this developing story.
