SAM THOMPSON REVEALS REAL REASON FOR TEARS AT TRIC AWARDS AFTER ZARA MCDERMOTT 'ROW'

Sam Thompson has finally opened up about why he was in tears at the annual Tric Awards last month.

The I'm A Celebrity star, 31, who was recently seen having what looked like an argument with his girlfriend Zara McDermott, explained the reason behind his tears on the latest episode of his podcast with best friend and co-host, Pete Wicks.

On the latest episode of Staying Relevant, Sam admitted that he had got some 'really bad news' on the day of the Tric Awards, and was feeling 'really sad' - but didn't want to miss the big event so decided to put on a brave face and go.

Addressing the speculation after fans have continued to question if he's okay, Sam explained: "Firstly, there's no way of getting around it, I had actually received some bad news, so I actually was really sad, I'm not going to lie about it, but I was."

"I wasn't crying though, I wasn't actually crying. I just want to let everyone know that now," he added. "There was a paparazzi shot which said 'Sam Thompson crying after THAT argument with girlfriend Zara', after the Soccer Aid thing. They linked both of them together."

Sam continued: "There's a few things here, I was really sad, and Pete being my best mate, he took me outside and the beauty of it was that Pete said we can't go out the front because there were a lot of paps there. So, we went through the back. I let it go, I let it all out. I'm literally head-butting Pete's shoulder - I'm literally caressed into his armpit.

"He's being such a good mate and saying he's always there for me and I'm feeling really sorry for myself. I thought, 'at least nobody is going to see this', but little did I know that later that day the pictures were everywhere."

It comes amid rumours that Sam and his girlfriend Zara McDermott are said to be having crisis talks following a 'huge row' - which the pair have both laughed off.

Before Sam was snapped in tears at the TRIC Awards, just weeks before, he was photographed in a row with girlfriend Zara. Reports have since claimed Zara packed up her bags following a heated row just days before the showbiz bash.

The couple are said to be trying to patch things up after Sam was reportedly left distraught. It was also claimed the pair have had "little quality time" together due to their busy work schedules. They started dating in 2019 and hit a rough patch when Zara admitted to cheating on Sam in 2020.

“Last weekend it came to a head and they had a big row. It was very upsetting and they needed some time to let the dust settle," a source told The Sun last month. “Zara had a work commitment in Majorca but has now returned home to be with Sam and try to iron out their differences and have crisis talks. They really want to try and make the relationship work.”

During her trip away to Majorca, Zara shared a series of modelling snaps alongside a cryptic comment about staying positive. She wrote: “When life gives you lemons." It referenced the quote ending “make lemonade”, alluding to making the best of your troubles.

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