Sam Thompson Reveals Honest Thoughts on Louis Tomlinson and Zara
Sam Thompson spoke candidly during a live Hits Radio Breakfast Show slot on 9 April 2026. He was covering for Fleur East, Will Best and James Barr when callers were invited to Ask Me Anything.
On-air exchange about One Direction
A listener asked how Sam felt about playing One Direction’s “Steal My Girl.” The caller referenced reports that one band member had started dating Sam’s ex, Zara McDermott.
Sam praised the track and said he still enjoys listening to it during his commute. He added he felt fine about the situation if those involved were happy, and that he had met Louis Tomlinson and found him pleasant.
Relationship timeline
Thompson and Zara McDermott were together for five years before splitting in December 2024. The pair had lived in his Chelsea flat, and Zara later appeared on Made In Chelsea.
The relationship began after Zara messaged Sam on social media. The couple briefly broke up in 2019 after an admission from Zara during The X Factor: Celebrity, but they reconciled before their eventual split in late 2024.
Zara and Louis Tomlinson
Zara went public with Louis Tomlinson in March 2025. She later told fans, in a March 2026 Instagram Q&A, that she “can’t live without” him.
Reports say Zara initially moved back to her parents after leaving the Fulham home shared with Sam. She has since reportedly relocated to Louis’s north London mansion. Louis remains best known as a former One Direction member and is described as a multi-millionaire.
Sam’s new relationship
Sam, now 33, began dating model and DJ Talitha Balinska, 24, in late 2025. The pair first met in 2024 during a photoshoot for Sam’s sunglasses label, Dinelli Eyewear.
On the Staying Relevant podcast with Pete Wicks, Sam announced he had a girlfriend. He said he had told Talitha he loved her and asked her to be his girlfriend, and she accepted.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments involving Sam Thompson, Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson. Fans can expect further updates after Thompson’s recent on-air comments and the ongoing relationship news.
