Sam Thompson admits he's pining as Zara McDermott confirms new romance with telling snap

is pining after the cats he shared with ex-girlfriend following their split earlier this year. Made In Chelsea star Sam, 32, took to Instagram on Thursday night to share a sweet snap with one of the two Ragdoll cats he owns with his ex as the pair seemingly continue to split their time with Albus and Cedric.

Posting a sweet throwback moment with his beloved cat Albus, Sam beamed at the camera as he cuddled into his adorable pet. Alongside the snap, he shared his excitement about being reunited with 'children'. Sam wrote: "Back with my kids very soon."

Zara and Sam had and the couple lived together in Chelsea with their. The reality stars regularly shared sweet photos and videos of the duo with the adorable cats but custody of the animals became a concern when they went their separate ways.

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It was previously believed Zara took custody of the cats after she moved out of their plush Chelsea home. Zara posted a video of herself taking her beloved Albus for a walk on a lead - with her after moving out of the home she shared with Sam.

However, it is now believed that Zara and Sam are sharing their time with their beloved pets, and Zara simply went to take Albus on a walk before bringing him back to the house he was raised in.

It comes as Zara is currently living her best life while on a luxurious and exciting trip in the US. The former star appeared to have confirmed her romance with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson in a telling snap on Thursday night - just hours after Sam posted the sweet cat snap.

Zara and Louis had been rumoured to be dating for a few weeks now, after being pictured out on a date in Suffolk. Sources told The that star and had only been dating for a "couple" of weeks but insiders also said that the star is "clearly making her smile."

Friends had said that "it’s very early days but it’s clear she is having fun like any single, twenty-something". Zara and she had been enjoying a "low-key but fun two weeks" with Louis.

However, in a new photo posted to Instagram, Zara shared her food and the food of the person she was with, tagging the fact she was in Malibu. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Louis' tattoo was visible in the snap as they suggested that she was soft launching their relationship.

It comes after Louis and Zara were spotted . They reportedly dined on £100 fish and chips plus cocktails, and looked "every bit the happy couple". Louis’ sisters Lottie, Daisy, and Phoebe, also all followed Zara on a few weeks ago - with Zara reciprocating by following Louis and all the Tomlinson sisters.

Earlier this week, Zara and Louis posted matching snaps to show they were together. They both separately revealed that they were at The Wiltern in California, watching for a glam date night. Their videos had been posted on their social media separately but roughly at the same time and it was clear they were together as the view was very similar. During their date in Suffolk, sources claimed Louis planned the special trip.

A source said: "They looked every bit the happy couple. Louis is a proper gentleman so this trip was something he planned and put on for Zara. He was really thoughtful and wanted to make it special. They share the same values and are both close with their families."

Another insider added of the pair's budding romance: "Zara has already met all the family and they can tell that she has made Louis giddy. It's the first time in a long time that they have seen him happy. They think Zara is super wholesome and health-conscious so they are happy he is with someone who shuns the party life."

Louis is said to be "very protective" over his sisters and that Zara is "the same" with her younger brother Brad. The pair are said to be enjoying each other's company to "see where it takes them."

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