Sam Thompson appears downcast as he steps out for a solo stroll

Sam Thompson appears downcast as he steps out for a solo stroll… after breaking down over letter from ‘selfish, immature and stupid’ ex Zara McDermott on MIC

He is currently embroiled in turmoil romantically. 

And Sam Thompson certainly looked like he had a lot to think about when he stepped out in London on Tuesday, looked downcast just hours after scenes showing the latest chapter in his split from Zara McDermott aired on MIC.  

The reality star, 28, dumped the Love Island beauty, 23, after she cheated on him with a colleague on Celebrity X Factor and she has since launched a shameless pursuit to win him back – which has thus far been thwarted at every turn.

Pained: Sam Thompson certainly looked like he had a lot to think about when he stepped out in London on Tuesday, looked downcast just hours after scenes showing the latest chapter in his split from Zara McDermott aired on Made In Chelsea

Sam was casually clad for his outing as he stepped out in grey tracksuit bottoms with a lighter grey hoodie, while showing off a mussed hair style. 

He appeared downcast during the outing – seemingly for obvious reasons amid his love woes with the reality beauty, who has frequently lamented her betrayal.  

On Monday’s episode of Made In Chelsea, Sam was visited by his pal Reza Amiri-Garroussi who came bearing a letter from Zara.

On the break up, Reeza said: ‘Got to say though after meeting her, I did feel bad for her. She’s in a bad way. ‘It’s a s*** situation for everyone involved. But she really is upset. Legit.’

Tough break: The reality star, 28, dumped the Love Island beauty, 23, after she cheated on him with a colleague on Celebrity X Factor and she has since launched a shameless pursuit to win him back - which has thus far been thwarted at every turn

Tough break: The reality star, 28, dumped the Love Island beauty, 23, after she cheated on him with a colleague on Celebrity X Factor and she has since launched a shameless pursuit to win him back – which has thus far been thwarted at every turn

Kind words: On the break up, Reeza said: 'Got to say though after meeting her, I did feel bad for her. She's in a bad way. 'It's a s*** situation for everyone involved. But she really is upset. Legit'

Kind words: On the break up, Reeza said: ‘Got to say though after meeting her, I did feel bad for her. She’s in a bad way. ‘It’s a s*** situation for everyone involved. But she really is upset. Legit’

Hurtful: Sam then broke down while reading out the letter from Zara, which read: 'Dear Sam, since you've been away I've been doing a lot of reflecting on a lot of things. I've reflected on my life and our life together and also the kind of life I want to live'

Hurtful: Sam then broke down while reading out the letter from Zara, which read: ‘Dear Sam, since you’ve been away I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on a lot of things. I’ve reflected on my life and our life together and also the kind of life I want to live’

Sam then broke down while reading out the letter from Zara, which read: ‘Dear Sam, since you’ve been away I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on a lot of things. I’ve reflected on my life and our life together and also the kind of life I want to live…

‘Before I continue with some of the things I need to say, I just want to tell you again I am sorry with my whole entire heart for what I did….

‘I’m so deeply ashamed of my actions and the way I hurt you. I was selfish, immature and stupid. There is no excuse.’

Comfort: Sam was casually clad for his outing as he stepped out in grey tracksuit bottoms with a lighter grey hoodie, while showing off a mussed hair style

Comfort: Sam was casually clad for his outing as he stepped out in grey tracksuit bottoms with a lighter grey hoodie, while showing off a mussed hair style

Chatting away: He was walking along with his headphones in

Chatting away: He was walking along with his headphones in 

Over the weekend, Zara shared an impassioned throwback post of her and Sam kissing, which read: ‘I choose you. And I’ll choose you over and over. Without pause, without a doubt, in a heartbeat. I’ll keep choosing you’. 

Zara, who dated the MIC star for around a year, hasn’t tagged Sam in the romantic photograph and he is yet to comment on her latest declaration of love.

The former Love Island star still follows her ex on the photo-sharing app however Sam unfollowed her after the cheating allegations came to light.

The post comes after Sam mocked the moment Zara begged for his forgiveness on TV in a now-deleted video, before later apologising for causing any offence and insisting he asked for her permission.

Moving on: He appeared downcast during the outing - seemingly for obvious reasons amid his love woes with the reality beauty, who has frequently lamented her betrayal

Moving on: He appeared downcast during the outing – seemingly for obvious reasons amid his love woes with the reality beauty, who has frequently lamented her betrayal

Hurt: Zara has made her pain known ever since her misgivings came to light

Hurt: Zara has made her pain known ever since her misgivings came to light