Sam Thompson sends fans into meltdown as he unveils 'post break up glow up' after his split from Zara McDermott
Sam Thompson has sent fans into meltdown after unveiling his 'post break up glow up'.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 32, split from his girlfriend of five years Zara McDermott, 28, in December and he has seemingly moved on with Love Island star Samie Elishi.
But it's not just a new romance Sam has found in his time since the split, as he recently unveiled a new look.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Sam shared a sweet post about his family as he posted snaps with his brother-in-law Ryan Libbey, three-year-old nephew Leo and his adorable cat.
In the snaps, Sam showed off his toned physique in a tight black vest, and debuted his new mullet hairdo.
Sam's hunky new look received rave reviews from fans, who gushed over the 'beautiful' snaps and declared he looked 'better than ever'.
'Best weekend spent with the family,' Sam captioned the post. 'Im so lucky to have them.
'Trying to make the most of time with my nephew, as I can't believe how fast he's growing up already! ❤️….ps I've had a haircut.'
Fans replied to the post: 'Beautiful photos. What a lovely uncle you are. Great haircut!';
'The post break up glow up is GIVING,'; 'The new hair style really looks so good,';
'Can we all just take a moment to appreciate your glow up sam! Looking good,'; 'Ngl the mullet is mullet-ing,';
'You look great, Sam! Better than ever. Glad you got rid of those globe highlights,';
'Sam you're so cute mate!!'; 'You hair looks amazing Sam your amazing don't you ever for get that ❤.'
It comes days after Sam's pal Pete Wicks said the star has 'realised his worth' in comments made following his split from Zara
'Best weekend spent with the family,' Sam captioned the post and snaps. 'Im so lucky to have them'
Amid his major life changes, Pete, 37, told how Sam has 'worked on himself' and said things have 'got better' for his best friend in recent months.
'We've both had so much going on. Sam had a different start to the year, part of being someone's friend is being there no matter what to say ''things are always going to get better'' and they have,' he told New Magazine.
Pete went on to gush about how Sam has ' realised his worth' and 'deserves the best' as he looked towards his friend's future.
'He's great. Sometimes it's about allowing people to work on themselves, realise their worth. I hope I've helped him do that, because he deserves the best,' he added.
Sam appeared to bring his new love interest Samie as a date to his friend Olivia Attwood's 34th birthday party.
Fans replied to the post: 'Beautiful photos. What a lovely uncle you are. Great haircut!'
Amid his major life changes, Pete, 37, told how Sam has 'worked on himself' and said things have 'got better' for his best friend in recent months
Olivia celebrated the occasion with a bang on Saturday night as she invited some of her closest pals to an intimate party in London's Mayfair.
Sam has apparently been newly dating Samie, 25, following his split from Zara and she was also spotted enjoying the celebrations at Olivia's party.
The pair were also seen passionately kissing and holding hands at the party as they seemed to confirm their new relationship.
On his Staying Relevant podcast with Pete, Sam also revealed he's gone on his first date since his split from Zara, after he reportedly spent a romantic Easter weekend with Samie.
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