Pete Wicks Pokes Fun at Sam Thompson ‘Crying’ Over Zara McDermott Split

Pete Wicks couldn’t resist teasing his close friend Sam Thompson about his emotional reaction to his recent split from Zara McDermott. 

The former TOWIE star playfully mocked Sam on their Staying Relevant podcast, bringing humor to what has undoubtedly been a difficult time for his best mate.

Pete’s Playful Dig at Sam

During their latest podcast episode, Pete and Sam discussed Sam’s appearance on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show—

a moment that became unintentionally awkward due to its unfortunate timing. 

The Midnight Gameshow segment, which featured Sam and Zara still as a couple, aired just weeks after their breakup, making the situation even more surreal for viewers.

Kicking off the discussion, Pete said, “We’re going to talk through our staying relevant moments from the week.” Wasting no time, he immediately poked fun at Sam’s emotional state, adding, “Sam’s has mostly consisted of crying, but there have been other things that have happened.”

The playful ribbing didn’t stop there. Pete then jokingly pointed out, “That’s why he’s wearing the glasses actually,” suggesting that Sam was using them to hide his teary eyes.

Clearly finding humor in the situation, Sam admitted, “It’s been one hell of a week. It happened a while ago that we filmed this, as you can probably tell by watching it.”

Sensing his friend’s discomfort, Pete cheekily asked, “Why?” which led to Sam stumbling over his words as he tried to explain, “It just happened a while ago, and there were two people in the bed and… f***. I’ve got a dry mouth, I’ve really panicked and I don’t know why.”

While the moment was all in good fun, it was clear that the breakup was still a sensitive topic for Sam.

Sam and Zara’s Split: What Happened?

The end of Sam and Zara’s relationship was reported on New Year’s Day by The Daily Mail, with sources revealing that the couple had decided to go their separate ways after five years together.

A source close to the couple explained, “Sam and Zara have ended their relationship. It’s been an incredibly difficult decision for them to part ways. They still care and have a lot of love for each other.”

The insider further detailed that after a tough year of trying to make things work, the pair ultimately realized that they needed to focus on their individual careers. “There has been no scandal or fallout between them,” the source clarified, dismissing any speculation of a dramatic breakup. “It’s just the result of a difficult year, where they both had to spend a lot of time focused on their own projects.”

Reports of trouble in their relationship first surfaced in July 2024, when it was claimed that they were having “crisis relationship talks.” However, at the time, it seemed they had managed to overcome their issues. Now, just months later, they have officially called it quits.

A History of Love and Challenges

Sam and Zara first went public with their romance in May 2019, making their relationship Instagram official the following month. The couple quickly became fan favorites, regularly sharing loved-up photos and appearing together in various TV projects.

However, their relationship faced significant challenges over the years. In 2020, Zara admitted to being unfaithful during her time on Love Island, leading to a brief split. Despite this, Sam ultimately forgave her, and the couple worked through their issues.

Their most recent breakup, however, seems to be more about personal growth and timing rather than betrayal or conflict.

Moving Forward

While Sam has been open about his heartbreak, he appears to be handling the situation with humor—at least when Pete is around. The pair’s podcast, Staying Relevant, often sees them poking fun at their own experiences in the spotlight, and this time was no different.

Zara, on the other hand, has remained relatively quiet about the breakup, focusing on her career and upcoming projects.

As for Pete and Sam’s friendship, moments like these prove just how close they are. Pete’s ability to joke about Sam’s emotional state—while still being supportive—shows the strength of their bond.

Conclusion

While breakups are never easy, Sam Thompson is doing his best to move forward with the support of his friends, including Pete Wicks, who never misses an opportunity to inject some humor into the situation. Despite the emotional toll of the split, Sam’s ability to laugh at himself (even when Pete is teasing him) proves that he’s handling it in the best way possible.

Fans will undoubtedly be keeping an eye on both Sam and Zara as they navigate life post-breakup, but for now, one thing is certain—Pete will always be there to keep things lighthearted, even in the toughest of times.

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