EXCLUSIVE Zara McDermott's relationship with Sam Thompson 'doomed' as soon as she cheated on him with music exec while on X Factor By JAMES FIELDING Published: 02:04, 2 January 2025 | Updated: 02:07, 2 January 2025 e-mail View comments Zara McDermott 's relationship with Sam Thompson was doomed from the moment she cheated on him five years ago with a music executive while appearing on the X Factor , MailOnline can reveal. Sources close to the couple say Sam's family never quite forgave Zara following her fling with music boss Brahim Fourad in 2019, despite their attempts to welcome her back into the fold. The Made in Chelsea star's protective sister Louise, 34, was the most vocal in her disapproval of Zara and questioned her brother on why he took her back, but agreed, for his sake, to give her a second chance.
But the couple's relationship failed to last the distance - and they have now officially cut ties just over five years on from her affair. The news came as no surprise to sources close to the reality stars who believed they did well to last as long as they had following Zara's infidelity. A friend told MailOnline: 'Zara and Sam's relationship just never had felt like it was heading for the long haul.
'They never really recovered from Zara's cheating, most couples would have struggled lasting for as long as they did afterwards. 'Zara had some big making up to do, especially with Louise, she really wasn't happy when Sam took her back. Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott have.
