Zara McDermott snubbed for Love Island All Stars over Sam Thompson’s ITV connections
NEWLY-single Zara McDermott has been snubbed for Love Island All Stars over her exes’ ITV links.
Despite being one of the dating show’s most successful alumni, sources say there is “no chance” the channel would risk upsetting Sam Thompson by signing up his former girlfriend.
It comes after it was revealed that the couple have split following five years together.
In a final sign they had ended their romance Sam, 32, spent New Year’s Eve downing shots with friends whilst Zara, 28, was at home with the couple’s cats.
Love Island bosses are finalising the All Stars line-up now ahead of the launch next week.
A source said: “A gorgeous former Islander like Zara suddenly becoming single just before All Stars would have usually had bookers running straight to the phone.
“But that move was immediately ruled out because of Sam’s connections at ITV.
“After winning I’m A Celebrity in 2023 he’s become part of the presenting stable across This Morning and on the jungle spin-off show.
“So there’s just no chance the bosses would want to upset him by signing her, should Zara spilli any beans on their break-up.
“She’s very focussed on her documentary work with the BBC so would have been unlikely to say yes anyway, but certainly she will not be approached, full stop.”
An ITV spokeswoman said: “Any names suggested are speculation until our line-up is officially announced.”
Maya Jama, 30, will host the second series of Love Island All Stars from Cape Town, South Africa.
Names so far in the mix include Grace Jackson, Luca Bish, Liv Hawkins and Curtis Pritchard.