Things got steamy in Lala Kent’s DMs!
21.10.2023 - 10:01 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Zara McDermott is one of the celebrities Cha Cha Cha-ing across screens on Strictly Come Dancing every weekend.
The 26-year-old is best known now for her hard-hitting BBC documentaries on revenge porn, eating disorders, and rape culture. After finding fame on the fourth season of Love Island in 2018, Zara has also appeared on The X Factor: Celebrity and Made In Chelsea.
Zara is also well known for her relationship with Sam Thompson and frequently appears on his hilarious Instagram and TikTok videos. The couple have been together since 2019, except for a brief and explosive split, but have mended their relationship in the years since.
Let's take a look back at Zara's career, love life, and Strictly Come Dancing friendship...
Zara started her career in 2018 on Love Island when she entered as a bombshell and turned the head of Adam Collard. At the time, Adam was coupled up with Rosie Williams and he sensationally dumped the lawyer for Zara.
Zara was dumped from Love Island after 10 days but rekindled her relationship with Adam when he was also dumped from the villa at a later date. The couple were together for 8 months before calling their relationship quits.
Speaking about her Love Island past ahead of her Strictly stint, Zara said: "I know, obviously, I am the first ever Love Island contestant to do it but I don't think there was ever a ban for it, I just think maybe the show wanted someone who had ventured out of that box. But look, I'm really proud of my background and where I've come from because I've grown so much and done so many things.
"It does feel absolutely incredible but also at the same time, I don't see myself that much as a reality person anymore with the work I do now."
Zara was embroiled in a very public and
Things got steamy in Lala Kent’s DMs!
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Sam Thompson has appeared to make a dig at girlfriend Zara McDermott's Strictly Come Dancing co-stars after the ballroom novice was booted out of the contest. Made In Chelsea star Sam, 31, was a huge supporter of Zara, 26, during her time on the BBC One show and even appeared in the audience with best mate Pete Wicks wearing matching shirts printed with her face.
Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott had to cut her dance rehearsals short following a medical emergency.
Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott was forced to leave rehearsals early as she rushed to hospital after learning her boyfriend required medical attention over concerns about his kidneys.
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Love Island's Zara Lackenby-Brown has been left shaken, as she revealed she's been scammed by a boyfriend. The 26 year old found fame when she appeared on the winter version of Love Island in January of this year, before being dumped from the villa before Casa Amor. On Monday, 21 October, Zara took to her Instagram stories to reveal that she had been "involved" with a guy who had "stolen" from her as she reflected on the downsides on life in the public eye.
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Zara McDermott has opened up about her relationship with boyfriend Sam Thompson and his feelings about her doing Strictly Come Dancing, revealing that it's "not always completely balanced" for the couple. The 26-year-old Love Island star is currently partnered up with Italian professional Graziano Di Prima on the BBC One show and spends most of her time in training for Saturday night. When asked how she's balanced her relationship with the Strictly experience, Zara told OK! in an exclusive interview that Made in Chelsea 's Sam has been "amazing" throughout.
Since his stint on Love Island, Tommy Fury has certainly found fame and has secured himself an impressive net worth.The professional boxer, 24 makes his money through sponsorship deals and boxing fights alongside a career as an influencer. While his fiancée, Molly-Mae Hague, also 24, earns her fortune through social media partnerships, fashion collaborations, YouTube videos and her tanning brand.
Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima's days are numbered in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, according to ex-pro Brendan Cole.The pair are fast approaching Halloween Week after three incrementally improving routines together, but while speaking to Sky Bingo, Brendan, 47, argued that Made in Chelsea star Zara, 26, doesn't quite cut the mustard when it comes to genuine dancing talent. "I'm not expecting much more from Zara McDermott. I'm not expecting a lot because she's not a dancer.
Laura Woods' fans have been left devastated after the ITV Sport presenter revealed she's dating Love Island star Adam Collard. Adam, 27, confirmed his romance with Laura, 36, on Instagram with a loved-up snap following weeks of speculation that the pair are dating.The couple have shared cosy videos and pictures together online and even enjoyed a romantic trip to Cornwall together.
Laura Anderson has taken her baby daughter on her first flight just four weeks safter giving birth. The Love Island star, 34, flew from her homeland of Scotland to London, taking her fans along for the journey. Sharing a snap of her preparing to board the plane, the star, who now resides in Glasgow, wrote: "B’s first flight.
Love Island star Anna Vakili has claimed she had an unfriendly run-in with podcast host and Made in Chelsea alum, Sam Thompson, labelling the reality TV star 'fake' and 'arrogant.' Anna, who gained fame by appearing on the fifth season of ITV2's Love Island, recalled an unexpected encounter with Sam that left her unimpressed.The 33 year old reality personality alleged that she had gone out of her way to compliment Sam's videos but received only a curt response from him before he continued with his day. Even more damning, Anna expressed her belief that regardless of whether Sam recognised her from Love Island, basic politeness should prompt a friendly response when approached by fans.