ZARA McDermott showed ex boyfriend Sam Thompson what he’s missing as she glammed up in a plunging red dress.
The reality star, 28, spent time in Paris with a female pal just hours after the split was announced on New Year’s Day.
Strictly’s Zara shared a string of stunning snaps from her getaway to the French capital.
In one photo, she was seen posing up a storm in a skintight red maxi dress, with rouge lipstick and her tresses styled in loose curls.
She was pulling a smouldering look while braced against a wall in her Paris hotel room.
The fashionista showcased her winter wardrobe during the trip – wearing a plaid blazer while posing in front of the Eiffel Tower.
The documentary maker then wrapped up warm in faux fur gilet and a lace dress with an oversized blazer.
Zara captioned it: “Some New Year’s snaps,” followed by a love heart.
It comes after Zara already moved out of the London pad she shared with Sam, 32.
A source told The Sun: “It’s been a tough time for Zara. The trip to Paris just helped her get away from it all.
“Zara just wants to try to focus on work and get herself together.
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The break-up comes after The Sun on Sunday revealed last June how their relationship was on the rocks following a huge bust-up that saw Zara pack her bags.
Just days later, Sam was pictured sobbing on The Only Way Is Essex pal Pete Wicks’ shoulder — and Zara was spotted crying in the street.
We then revealed Zara’s Strictly pro dance partner Graziano Di Prima had been sacked over a video that showed him kicking her during rehearsals. The pair had danced together in the 2023 series.
Zara and Sam, who lived in a flat in West London, spent Christmas separately after growing apart after five years.
She was spotted looking glum in a posh coffee shop in Putney, South West London, on Christmas Eve.
An onlooker said: “She looked really down. She was just on her own, staring into space.”
A source said: “Sam and Zara have ended their relationship. It’s been an incredibly difficult decision for them.
“They still have a lot of love for each other. There has been no scandal or fallout, it’s just the result of a difficult year where they both spent a lot of time on their own projects.”
Ex-King of the Jungle Sam has just returned from hosting I’m A Celebrity spin-off show Unpacked for ITV in Australia.
He joined pals from reality show Made in Chelsea to see in New Year.
He made a toast declaring he was lucky to be spending New Year with them.
Zara stayed at home, posting a picture online with her cat, saying: “Happy New Year.”
The couple were last pictured together celebrating Zara’s birthday last month.
At the time, Sam called her his “soulmate” in a post online and said: “I’m afraid you’re stuck with me forever.”
