SAM Thompson is set for an awkward run in with ex Zara McDermott’s new man Louis Tomlinson in just a few weeks time.
The Sun revealed exclusively that One Direction singer Louis, 33, and Strictly’s Zara, 28, are dating after the pair were spotted on a cosy date together.
Louis whisked model Zara to a hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, where a fellow diner snapped them enjoying a romantic meal.
Sam won’t have long to get his head around his ex moving on – as he and Louis prepare for Soccer Aid on June 15.
The former Made In Chelsea star is set to come face-to-face with the global pop star in just a matter of weeks.
Both Sam and Louis will be playing for England, which they have done in previous years.
But some fans are now worried that Sam will pull out of the annual charity football match, which is in support of UNICEF.
Others also taking part include presenter Paddy McGuinness, singer Tom Grennan and Olympian Mo Farah.
It comes after The Sun revealed Louis and Zara were seen giggling and holding hands while they dined on £100 fish and chips on their date.
Sam and Zara, who appeared on Made In Chelsea together, struggled to paper over the insecurities and cracks in their five-year relationship, following a cheating scandal and family feuds.
The couple spent last Christmas apart, confirming shortly after that they had ended their relationship after “a tough year“.
Even before their date, fans of Two of Us singer Louis were sure he’d become the new man on documentary-maker Zara’s roster.
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Not only that, but eagle-eyed fans also spotted that Louis’ sisters – including influencer Lottie Tomlinson, 26, and twins Daisy and Phoebe, 20 – follow Zara too.
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Zara dropped Louis a click on a recent modelling photo that he shared, while he returned the favour on a snap of her in a stunning white gown at the Brit Awards.
