Sam Thompson shares details about his first date since Zara McDermott split and admits he's finally happy amid rumoured Samie Elishi romance - suong

Sam Thompson has revealed he's gone on his first date since his split from Zara McDermott, after he reportedly spent a romantic weekend with Samie Elishi.

The Made In Chelsea star, 32, and the TV presenter, 28, split four months ago after five years of dating, with Zara quickly moving on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson.

And on the latest episode of his podcast with best pal Pete Wicks, Staying Relevant, Sam announced he was 'ready to get out there' again and had even gone on a date with a 'beautiful' mystery woman.

Hinting towards his heartbreak over Zara, he said he'd gone through a 'pretty tough time', but that he was finally 'comfortable in my own skin again'.

He told Pete: 'I feel like I'm ready to get out there. I feel like I'm at a stage now where I feel confident enough that I can start approaching females.

'I feel good, things are really really nice at the moment. And I feel like I'm happy. There's no more brave faces', causing Pete to proudly declare: 'Sam's ready to date!'

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Sam Thompson has revealed he's gone on his first date since his split from Zara McDermott , after he reportedly spent a romantic weekend with Samie Elishi

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The Made In Chelsea star, 32, and the TV presenter, 28, split four months ago after five years of dating (seen), with Zara quickly moving on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson 

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On his Staying Relevant, Sam announced he was 'ready to get out there' again and had gone on a date with a 'beautiful' mystery woman amid his rumoured romance with Samie (pictured)

Sam then detailed his first dating experience since his split, admitting he'd been so nervous that Pete had had to send him a list of advice.

He explained: 'I went on a date recently. And I was so nervous that I messaged Pete. It was the sweetest thing ever, Pete basically sent me a list of what I had to do.'

He went on: 'This is my first date that I've had since I've been single. I'm on my way to the date right, I've called Pete and I'm nervous and he's then messaged me afterwards going, "Don't overthink it mate just enjoy it. Just have a good time".'

'I went, "Thanks mate, do I wait for her inside or is that overthinking it?" and he went "Yep that's overthinking it exactly. Go inside, get yourself a drink and chill. Staying outside like a weirdo on the street. Text her and ask her what she'd like to drink and order hers so it's sat on the table waiting for her."

'I then replied going, "Such a good idea! Me getting advice, this is great!" He goes, "Then when she arrives say hello and all that jazz and cheers to good times and a good date."

'He then went: 'Look her in the eyes when you cheers, but not like a creep. Tell her she looks stunning. I mean you know this stuff - it's the basics". I reply going, "No I don't".'

Laughing, Pete then praised his friend, saying: 'I then get the phone call post-date and it sounds like you handled it very, very well. Very well. Are you nervous about dating again?'

Sam admitted:  'Absolutely terrified. But you know what? There's so many things that Pete gave me in that little snippet of advice. 

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Hinting towards his heartbreak over Zara, he said he'd gone through a 'pretty tough time', but that he was finally 'comfortable in my own skin again'

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Sam then detailed his first dating experience since his split, admitting he'd been so nervous that Pete had had to send him a list of advice

'And I want to say, this is what you guys may not see. This is like behind the scenes, me just actually getting some advice from Pete and being nervous and stuff. 

'And that's what Pete's so good at. He literally gave me a play by play of what to do. She walks in, I gave her a kiss on the cheek, I had a glass of wine waiting for her, I told her she looked lovely, I went "Here's to a great date" and we sat down and we were off at the races.'

As Pete asked: 'But I feel like you know that stuff, surely?', Sam insisted he was clueless, saying: 'No idea. Pete I was going to hug her, I was going to wait outside for her, I was going to open her cab door for her. Bit keen.'

Opening up on his nerves, saying: 'I've never been more nervous for like those kind of events. [Dating is] fun when you know she hasn't like recoiled. Like it's fun when you're like, "Oh okay actually this is going okay." That's when it becomes fun.

'The first part when she walks in... I haven't even told you that I was on the phone with producer Pippa after you had messaged me, being like "I'm nervous, I'm nervous." 

'And then the lady in question walked in and I went, "Oh my God, she walked in, she looks beautiful." And she heard me say that and then I hung the phone up.'

An exasperated Pete replied: 'F***ing hell. I mean I imagine she quite liked that. But still, listen Sam's in his f***ing dating era! That's why he's always dressed so well and looks so good.'

Sam then discussed his recent 'glow up', and got candid over his confidence has suffered in recent months.

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Sam then discussed his recent 'glow up', and got candid over his confidence has suffered in recent months

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The happy update comes after MailOnline revealed that Sam spent the Easter weekend with new love interest Samie, 25, as sources close to the couple say 'they really like each other'

He said: 'I'm aware that I looked like f***ing s**t. No I am aware of that, I've looked at photos, I've looked at videos and I've been like, "My God, you're a piece of s**t".

'And it was a pretty tough time back then, I was having to go over and be like "God you really let yourself go". And now I've got myself to a place where I feel like I'm happy and comfortable in my own skin again.'

The happy update comes after MailOnline revealed that Sam spent the Easter weekend with new love interest Samie, 25.

The former I'm A Celeb winner romanced the Love Island star at the King's Road Fine Food Market as sources close to the couple say 'they really like each other.'

Sam first met Samie, who appeared on Love Island in 2023 and returned to the All Stars series this year, through his presenting role on spinoff, Aftersun.

But following his breakup from 2018 Islander Zara, Sam and Samie started exchanging flirty messages over Instagram before hitting it off in person.

An insider says Sam is beginning to feel sure on Samie and didn't mind who saw them out together in Chelsea.

A source told MailOnline: 'Sam and Samie are really getting along and if early signs are anything to go by, this could turn into a long-term relationship. It may be early days still, but they do really like each other.

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The new couple spent Easter weekend getting to know each other better, while ex Zara did the same with Louis , 33, after taking their relationship public 

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MailOnline revealed that the former Strictly star had been spotted with the singer at a Sainsbury's Local self-service checkout on Easter Sunday (seen) 

'Sam is already introducing Samie to Chelsea by showing her off on the King's Road over the Easter weekend and given how popular he is in the area, it meant a lot that he wasn't hiding her away.'

The new couple spent Easter weekend getting to know each other better, while ex Zara did the same with Louis, 33, after taking their relationship public.

MailOnline revealed that the former Strictly star had been spotted with the singer at a Sainsbury's Local self-service checkout on Easter Sunday.

The couple wore laidback clothing as they were seen with their arms affectionately round each other while purchasing snacks in the supermarket.

Zara's relationship with Louis was first revealed in March after the two were spotted at hotel The Suffolk in Aldeburgh.

They have since been inseparable, spending time together in Los Angeles and London, as well as with Zara's close-knit family.

While her latest Instagram post showed the approval of Louis' sisters, with Lottie commenting a heart emoji, while Phoebe added the blowing kisses emoji