Sam Thompson’s mystery date revealed as model and DJ after he pair were seen cuddling up together in a taxi following night out

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He’s been through a difficult year since ending his five-year relationship with Zara McDermott in January.

It seemed like Sam Thompson had a good time on Saturday night, as he was spotted on a date with an unknown woman.

Oh my gosh, you are *not* going to believe this! I’ve been following everything about him, and it’s just been revealed that the Made In Chelsea star, who’s 33, spent the entire evening with DJ Talitha Balinkska! I knew something exciting was happening, I just *knew* it!

The couple arrived at The Rex Rooms together and departed in the same car. They appeared close, as onlookers spotted them cuddling in the back seat.

Talitha has a significant following of 163,000 people. Her profile states she’s a producer and DJ, and is professionally represented by Premier Models.

Sources say the couple has gone on a number of dates since they initially connected last year while working on a photoshoot for Sam’s sunglasses brand, Dinelli Eyewear.

According to a source who spoke with The Sun: ‘They’ve only gone on a few dates, but Sam is falling for Talitha and believes she is both intelligent and gifted.’

Sam and the other person share many interests and have really engaging conversations. He’s a dedicated worker who also likes to relax and have fun when he’s not working.

The Daily Mail have contacted both Sam and Talitha’s representatives for comment.  

The topic of Sam‘s dating life surfaced when One Direction’s Steal My Girl began playing during a live recording of his Staying Relevant podcast, which he co-hosts with Pete Wicks.

It was a playful reference to his former girlfriend, Zara McDermott, who is currently dating singer Louis Tomlinson.

Sam was left unimpressed as his best mate played the song during a live recording of the show.

Sam, split from his ex-girlfriend Zara in December and she is now dating Louis.

While hosting the live show Staying Relevant, Pete asked the stage band to perform their version of Steal My Girl, a song originally by One Direction.

Sam immediately ran onto the stage to try and halt the band’s performance, at which point Pete exclaimed: ‘St, I forgot.’

You know, sometimes things just don’t go as planned! I definitely misjudged that moment. I really thought it would unfold differently, and honestly, it didn’t! It actually caused a bit of a chuckle from the audience, which was…interesting. We all have those moments, right?

‘But don’t worry, it’s fine, we can try again, we can try again. Guys, f*****g hit it.’

Sam was seen on his hands and knees, jokingly cowering in embarrassment.

I was really touched hearing Sam talk on the show. He admitted things have been tough since his breakup with Zara, and he specifically thanked Pete for being such a great support system for him this past year. It’s so good to see him having people he can lean on.

He explained that Pete presents a strong, resilient front, but is actually very sensitive and complex – like an onion with countless layers. He added, ‘You probably know, and there are a select few people you can really rely on in those moments,’ and described Pete as having a tough exterior and a gooey center.

‘Caring, loyal, gentle, angry, but he’s the most supportive, best friend I could ever ask for.’ 

Zara and Louis have become more serious in their relationship, as Zara has moved into Louis’ large home in north London. This move came after Zara briefly returned to live with her parents following her split from Sam and their shared home in Fulham.

Sources close to the couple revealed to The Sun that they’ve fallen for each other and Zara has been spending almost all of her time at his home, to the point where she’s practically moved in. She’s even begun filming her social media content from his place instead of her parents’ home.

‘She had been back at her family home after her split from her ex…

However, Louis’s home and her parents’ house aren’t close together, so it’s understandable that she’s been spending more time at his place.

They’re very much in love and enjoy spending all their free time together. Zara and Louis travelled extensively this summer, and since returning to the UK, Zara often stays at Louis’s place.

The Daily Mail has approached Zara and Louis’ representatives for comment.

Zara and Louis shared their first Instagram post as a couple, featuring a photo of them kissing. Louis sweetly commented ‘I love you‘ on the post. It’s evident their families approve of the relationship – Zara’s brother called them a ‘beautiful couple‘, and Louis’ sister simply wrote ‘love love‘.

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2025-09-30 18:19