Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson’s first ‘awkward’ TV appearance after split revealed-Josie Copson-Entertainment – Metro

Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott reportedly split in December (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson’s relationship may be over, but their romance still kind of exists in the world of TV.

While their Christmas breakup is said to have been relatively drama-free, there’s a bit of an ‘awkward’ lingering issue. When they were still happily committed to each other, Sam, 32, and Zara, 28, filmed together for Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, and the footage may still be aired.

The pair reportedly took part in the Midnight Gameshow segment on the BBC One show, which sees the host burst into celebrities’ homes in the middle of the night to ask a series of bonkers questions.

‘Now they’ve broken up it’s going to be rather ­awkward if the BBC chooses to air it,’ a source told The Sun.

‘Obviously Zara and Sam enjoyed it so they are not kicking up a stink. But it is rather embarrassing to think they’re going to have to watch themselves back on telly when they were still together.’

However, filming the humorous skit was a joyous experience for them both, and so in some ways they would also see it as a shame for it to never be seen. With the new series starting imminently, they may not have a choice but to keep it in anyway as cutting it would be a ‘nightmare’.

The source added that if the broadcaster does choose to keep the pre-recorded segment in an episode, Zara and Sam will choose to avoid watching.

They filmed together while still in a relationship (Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

The segment is a beloved part of the show (Picture: BBC)

After five years together, the couple reportedly called it quits in December. The split is allegedly the result of a difficult year, that saw them both focusing on individual projects.

Zara has been busy working on documentaries, and Sam recently spent a significant amount of time in Australia for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here’s spin-off show, Unpacked.

Despite Sam writing that Zara was ‘stuck with me forever’ on December 14, reports emerged that it was all over on New Year’s Day.

Zara and Sam dated for five years (Picture: Instagram)

TV execs have wasted no time in making use of their new single statuses, it is claimed.

Reality show Celebs Go Dating is said to be eyeing Zara up for the 2025 season. The E4 series sees a group of famous faces throw themselves into the dating scene while being guided by experts.

‘Celebs Go Dating bosses are really keen to sign Zara up for the 2025 series – she’s a huge fan favourite and they think she’d be perfect for the show and have men lining up to date her,’ a source has said.

Zara is being ‘eyed up’ by Celebs Go Dating (Picture: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

Neither Zara or Sam has addressed the rumours of their break-up, but have instead used their social media to update fans on their work projects.

Zara is back in front of the camera for an upcoming BBC Three documentary, and wrote: ‘First day back at work, doing what I love & am so grateful for.’ She’s previously done episodes on subjects Ibiza, revenge porn, and disordered eating. Meanwhile, Sam shared an uplifting message about having a good week.

Metro contacted Zara and Sam’s representatives for comment.

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer soon.

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