Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson is reportedly set to propose to his girlfriend of five years, Zara McDermott, in the coming months, after the couple have spoken about tying the knot ‘all the time’
One of reality TV’s most popular couples, Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott, have been planning their next step after publicly dating for five years. They occupy a cosy West London flat with two cats and are inching towards another life-changing milestone, according to inside information.
An inside source shared with OK! that Sam is gearing up to propose to his long-time girlfriend in the coming months. “Insiders say Sam is very close to proposing to Zara and think he will do it by the summer as they talk about getting married all the time and what their wedding would be like,” they unveiled.
As per the source, Sam and Zara are already considering plans for their big day: “They’re torn over having a traditional English wedding or doing something abroad in somewhere like Ibiza and just having all their friends and family out there for a few days. They both love a party and want to be able to celebrate in style.”
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Former Love Island beauty Zara McDermott and Made In Chelsea’s Sam Thompson have had their fair share of ups and downs since Zara slid into Sam’s DMs back in 2019. Their romance faced a serious test when Zara confessed to cheating just a year into the relationship, leading to a brief split, reports OK!
However, after Zara’s heartfelt public apology and some intense heart-to-hearts on Made In Chelsea, they’ve bounced back stronger than ever.
Earlier this year, Sam opened up about the couple’s future, revealing: “We speak about marriage a lot, but there’s no pressure to put a ring on it.”
Fresh from an Ibiza getaway where they joined forces with Sam’s mate Pete Wicks for a special ‘Ibiza Special’ of their hit podcast, Staying Relevant, Sam and Zara are clearly living their best lives.
Should wedding bells ring, whether in Ibiza or back in Blighty, it’s clear who will be by their side. A source close to the couple shared that not only would Sam’s sister Louise play a role in the big day, but their bestie, ex-TOWIE star Pete Wicks would play a huge role too.
The insider spilled the beans that Pete was lined up to be the best man, while Louise would be a bridesmaid at the romantic ceremony. However, although Sam has yet to pop the all important question, they did reveal that when the moment comes Zara will go “full bridezilla” as she has been eagerly awaiting the day for several years.
Despite a packed schedule, Zara and Sam have remained resilient. With Sam recently being crowned King Of The Jungle in ‘ I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here’ and Zara showcasing her dance skills on Strictly Come Dancing last season alongside work with L’Oreal Paris and BBC Three’s four-part series – ‘Ibiza: Secrets of the Party Island’, the pair barely had time for each other.
But these challenges only strengthened their bond, says an insider. “It has been really full-on for both of them since Sam won the jungle with lots of work commitments and they haven’t seen each other as much as they like, but it’s only made them stronger and realise that they want to spend forever together,” revealed the source.
Sam and Zara, do let us know when we should start hat shopping!