ZARA MCDERMOTT BRINGS HER DAD AND NOT BOYFRIEND SAM THOMPSON AS HER PLUS ONE TO WIMBLEDON AS SHE MAKES FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE AFTER COUPLE'S 'CRISIS TALKS'

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Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson's relationship has been at the centre of rumours for days.

And making her first public appearance since reports of the couple's crisis talks emerged, Zara, 27, chose her dad Alan as her Wimbledon plus one.

Zara reportedly rushed to her parents house in Essex last month after a 'blazing row' with Sam saw her pack her bags and leave the London home they share.  

And on Thursday Zara was once again with her dad, looking gorgeous in a white halterneck dress as she enjoyed the VIP Vodafone suite alongside the likes of Frankie Bridge and Lucy Mecklenbugh.

There was no sign of I'm A Celeb star Sam, 31, who has been kept busy with work this week. 

On Wednesday Sam broke his silence after he was consoled by his pal Pete Wicks at the TRIC Awards last week amid reports of his 'crisis talks' with Zara.  

In pictures exclusively obtained by MailOnline, the I'm A Celebrity winner was spotted during an emotional exchange with his close friend in the smoking area at London's Grosvenor House Hotel. 

Sam appeared to break down in tears before Pete sweetly embraced him, however the Made In Chelsea star has now explained why he was so emotional. 

Speaking on his podcast Staying Relevant, he revealed he had received some upsetting news that day but confirmed he wasn't crying. 

'I wasn't crying, I wasn't actually crying. I just want to let everyone know that now.

'Look, 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.' 

Sam explained that Pete took him around the back of the hotel to console him and provide a shoulder to cry on. 

He explained: 'I let it go, I let it all out. I am head butting Pete's shoulder. I am caressed into his armpit and he is being such a good mate saying "I am always there for you blah blah blah" and I am feeling very sorry for myself.'

During the awards both the pair's podcast and I'm A Celebrity were nominated, but neither managed to bag the accolade. 

Lightening the mood, Pete joked: 'Personally I just think it was Sam's way of letting out the fact that we hadn't won an award. I think that's where the tears stemmed from.' 

Sam didn't address his relationship as he thanked his followers and listeners for reaching out and sharing their support after the TRIC snaps. 

He finished: 'I really appreciate it. Thank you very much. Everything is good now but it was a tough old time.' 

Sam and Zara were spotted filming together in Chelsea on last week after rumours of trouble in their relationship first surfaced.

The pair appeared to brush off the reports to focus on work, as in video obtained exclusively by MailOnline showed them filming a project together.

A source close to the pair has said they are now trying to 'patch things up'. 

The insider told The Sun: 'Since Christmas, Zara and Sam have been really busy with work and have had little quality time to see each other, and as a result, their relationship has suffered.

'They’ve both wanted to make the most of their careers and say yes to all the exciting opportunities offered to them.

'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.'

According to the publication, Zara went to stay with her parents in Essex before she headed to a modelling job in Majorca. 

The reality star proceeded to post a cryptic message about staying positive as she quoted: 'When life gives you lemons' alongside a picture of her posing in a minidress. 

She is now back in Britain and the pair are believed to be trying to salvage their relationship.

The insider also added Zara returned home to try and 'iron out their differences'.  MailOnline has contacted representatives for Sam and Zara for comment. 

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