Zara McDermott was reportedly spotted crying in the street this week after “crisis talks” with her boyfriend Sam Thompson.
The couple’s romance is said to have been on the rocks of late and the former Strictly star, 27, was seen wiping tears from her eyes as she walked up and down the street near the couple’s west London home.
In snapshots obtained by Sun An excited Zara can be seen talking on her phone and one onlooker claims she shouted: “I don’t feel the way I need to feel and I’ve been putting it off.”
They went on to tell the publication that the star was “very unwell” and “clearly distraught” and said: “She was walking up and down the same street with a cup of coffee in her hand. She was beside herself.”
However, amid claims that her relationship problems are simply a desperate publicity stunt, the viewer admitted she found the show rather strange.
Zara McDemott, 27, was reportedly spotted crying in the street this week after “crisis talks” with her boyfriend Sam Thompson, 31.
The couple’s romance is said to have been on the rocks of late and the former Strictly star was seen wiping tears from her eyes as she walked up and down the street near the couple’s west London home (the pair were pictured in a heated argument last month).
Zara was reportedly seen looking emotional and talking on her phone and one onlooker claimed she shouted: “I’m not feeling the way I need to be feeling and I’ve been putting it off.”
“It was strange that I was having such a personal conversation outside, in broad daylight, instead of at home.”
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Zara and Sam for comment.
Former Love Island star Zara She reportedly rushed to her parents’ home in Essex last month after a “fierce row” with Sam forced her to pack her bags and leave the home they share in London.
The pair were also pictured together at the Soccer Aid after-party, where they appeared to engage in a heated exchange.
However, Zara took to Instagram the following day to address the images, saying she was giving the reality star “positive affirmations” after they appeared to be having an argument.
On Wednesday, Sam broke his silence after being comforted by friend Pete Wicks at the TRIC Awards last week amid reports of his “crisis talks” with Zara.
In pictures obtained exclusively by MailOnline, the I’m A Celebrity winner was seen having an emotional exchange with his close friend in the smoking area of London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
Sam appeared to burst into tears before Pete sweetly hugged him, however the Made In Chelsea star has now explained why he was so emotional.
This comes just days after Sam shared a clip of himself arguing with Zara as part of a fake announcement on Thursday, sparking speculation that it’s all a stunt.
In the comedy sketch, the pair argue as Sam brushes an unhappy-looking Zara’s teeth, before she shouts: “You know it’s also 100% recyclable, just like the bride and groom.”
On Wednesday, Sam broke his silence after being comforted by pal Pete Wicks at the TRIC Awards last week amid reports of his “crisis talks” with Zara (pictured).
Speaking on her Staying Relevant podcast, she revealed she had received some upsetting news that day, but confirmed she was not crying.
“I wasn’t crying, I wasn’t really crying. I just want everyone to know that now.
-Look, there’s no way around it. I had actually received some bad news, so I felt really sad, I’m not going to lie, but I was.
Sam explained that Pete took him to the back of the hotel to comfort him and give him a shoulder to cry on.
He explained: “I let it go, I let it all out. I headbutted Pete on the shoulder. I rubbed his armpit and he was really nice saying ‘I’m always there for you, blah, blah, blah’ and I felt really sorry for myself.”
Zara reportedly rushed to her parents’ home in Essex last month after a “bad argument” with Sam forced her to pack her bags and leave the house they share in London.
On Thursday, Zara made her first public appearance since reports of the couple’s crisis talks when she chose her father Alan as her date at Wimbledon.
At the awards, both the couple’s podcast and I’m A Celebrity were nominated, but neither managed to win the award.
Lightening the mood, Pete He joked: “Personally, I think it was Sam’s way of making it clear that we hadn’t won any awards. I think that’s where the tears came from.”
Sam did not address their relationship as he thanked his followers and listeners for reaching out and sharing their support following the TRIC photos.
He concluded: “I really appreciate it. Thank you so much. Everything is fine now, but it was a tough time.”
Sam and Zara were spotted filming together in Chelsea last week after rumours of trouble in their relationship surfaced.
The couple appeared to ignore the reports to focus on work, as shown by a video obtained exclusively by MailOnline showing them filming a project together.
A source close to the couple has said they are now trying to ‘work things out’.