SAM Thompson shared an emotional update as confessed he's feeling "terrified" after his split from Zara McDermott.
The Sun exclusively revealed this week that his Strictly star ex Zara, 28, is now dating One Directionsinger Louis Tomlinson, 33, after the pair were spotted on acosy night out.
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Louis whisked model Zara to a hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, where a fellow diner snapped them enjoying a romantic meal.
On his new episode of his Staying Relevant podcast, Sam admitted the break-up has been "f******".
Discussing life after his relationship with Celebs Go Dating coach Paul C Brunson, the newly-single star said: "I’m terrified about where I’m going.
"The way I see my life is that there’s a plane and the pilot’s past out and they’re going ‘can anybody fly a plane?’ and it’s like ‘no but they’re going to put Sam in the cockpit and you’re like smashing buttons… I’ve got to land this thing and you have no idea what you’re doing."
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Sam admitted he doesn't look to "people look for validation in others to fill that hole" following his split - unlike some others.
The former Made In Chelsea star then asked Paul: “I think there are so many people in this world that are going through a break-up, that if you can give me some advice, I imagine we could probably help someone out there. I mean they’re f****** tough.
"What’s the first bit of advice you would give to someone who’s been given the boot and what do you do.
"Would you go out straight away and try and find someone else, would you sit in it for a bit, do you dwell, what’s the stages of it?"
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Paul then explained that most people go through many stages before they find themselves again.
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Sam shared: "I suppose a lot of people look for validation in other people right? And they look for the next person instantly because it's like 'I need to find someone else to fill that hole and I need to find that excitement'.
"You know when you get that excited feeling when you are talking to someone new and fresh. I can't do that."
Since The Sun revealed photos of Zara and Louis' dates, Sam has jetted off on a golfing trip to Sicily with pals.
His getaway came after it was revealed that he’sset for an awkward run in with ex Zara McDermott's new manLouisin just a few weeks time.
They’re both preparing forSoccer Aidon June 15, and the formerMade In Chelseastar is set to come face-to-face with the singer at the event.
Both Sam and Louis will be playing forEngland, which they have done in previous years.
But some fans are now worried that Sam will pull out of the annualcharityfootballmatch, which is in support ofUNICEF.
Sam & Zara's relationship timeline
Sam split from his girlfriend of five-years in December
May 2019: Zara and Sam announce they are officially dating
June 2019: The pair go Instagram official with a cute photo
Aug 2019: It’s confirmed Zara will join Made In Chelsea with stars Sam Thompson
Nov 2019: Zara joins Love Island stars Wes Nelson, Eyal Booker and Samira Mighty on The X Factor: Celebrity. Zara later admits to sleeping with someone else during the competition.
March 2020: Sam and Zara return to Made In Chelsea and they get back together
Sept 2020: They decide to call it quits for the first time and Zara moves back to her parents home in Essex
Oct 2020: Zara confesses to sleeping with someone else on an episode of Made In Chelsea and Zara begs for his forgiveness
Dec 2020: Sam and Zara rekindle their romance
Sept 2023: Zara is revealed as a celebrity on Strictly Come Dancing
Nov 2023: Zara congratulates Sam on his I’m A Celebrity stint
Dec 2024: They decide to call time on their five year relationship and split for a second time
The Sun revealed Louis and Zara were seengiggling and holding handswhile they dined on £100 fish and chips on their date.
Sam and Zara, who appeared on Made InChelseatogether, struggled to paper over the insecurities andcracks in their five-year relationship, following acheating scandaland 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.
Last week, the pair's followers went into overdrive when they noticed they had both recently started following each other onInstagram.
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Not only that, but eagle-eyed fans also spotted that Louis' sisters - including influencerLottie Tomlinson, 26, and twins Daisy and Phoebe, 20 - follow Zara too.
Speculation that they weredatingwas further fuelled after it was noticed that they had "liked" each other's recent sexy pics.
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