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Former Made In Chelsea star, Sam Thompson, has been getting to know a holistic nutritionist from America after calling it quits with Love Island’s Samie Elishi

Sam Thompson is “spreading his wings again” after calling time on his relationship with Love Island’s Samie Elishi. The Made In Chelsea star, 32, has had a rocky road to romance this year following his split with ex Zara McDermott, who has now moved on with Louis Tomlinson, in December.

There were high hopes for Sam and Samie after they were seen snogging in the street in Chelsea in May, but they parted ways recently, with sources blaming their busy schedules – and Sam later adamant that he wouldn’t date until he’d ‘worked on himself’. However, two weeks later he enjoyed a drink with a holistic nutritionist from America called Steph Robinson, who posts lots of shots of herself posing in her bikini on Instagram – and who looks a lot like Zara.

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According to the Mail, the pair are said to have been seen on several dates together in the capital, where Steph, who recently attended Wimbledon and visited a host of beauty and wellness clinics, where she had a Sofia Richie inspired lymphatic drainage massage – which she ‘highly recommends’ – is currently living.

Captioning an Instagram post in June, which was liked by Sam, she wrote: “London, I will be seeing a lot more of you soon.”

However, Sam’s rep told the Mirror that the reality star wasn’t dating anyone, but did confirm Sam and Steph enjoyed a drink together with a group of friends.

A source told the Mail: “Sam and Steph have been on a few dates and are getting to know each other. They connected over Instagram and didn’t waste any time to meet in person, especially given Steph isn’t always in town.

“Steph travels a lot for her work as a content creator but is currently spending an extended period in London and it couldn’t have come at a better time.

“Sam is definitely having fun as a single man, going out when he isn’t working, and spreading his wings.”

The I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! winner was reportedly spotted on celebrity dating app Raya post-breakup from Samie and recently admitted he needed time to heal before getting to know someone new, telling pal, Pete Wicks: “I’m going to work on myself. No dating, I’m not ready and I’ve realised that.”

It comes after he broke up with Zara after five years together in a split, which was said to have left Sam ‘blindsided’.

Zara is now in a relationship with One Direction’s Louis, with Sam appearing to make a dig at his ex when he spoke to Married At First Sight guru, Paul C Brunson.

Appearing on We Need To Talk, Sam quipped: “A lot of people look for validation in other people and they look for the next person instantly. It’s like, ‘I need to find someone else to fill that hole and I need to find that excitement.

“You know when you get that excited feeling when you are talking to someone new and fresh?” he added. “I can’t do that.”

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An insider has spoken out about the meeting between senior aides to both the King and Prince Harry – and revealed what the summit in London means for future relations between father and son

A royal insider has offered fresh insight into the secret peace talks held between King Charles Prince Harry’s senior aides.

It has emerged that Harry’s chief communications officer, and Liam Maguire, who runs Harry and Meghan’s UK public relations team, met the King’s communications secretary Tobyn Andreae at the Royal Over-Seas League in London last week. The private member’s club is right by Clarence House – Charles’ London residence..

The meeting has been described by sources as informal, with casual drinks intended to open a channel of communication between both camps. It is unknown who exactly initiated the meeting.

And now, one royal insider has told PEOPLE magazine: “It was a good first step. It is always better to be talking.” They added: “It’s a positive step. There’s optimism that it can be taken forward.”

The rift between the Sussexes and the royal family opened significantly following their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they alleged a member of the family was concerned about their son Archie’s skin tone before he was born.

Then the duke claimed in his controversial memoir, Spare, his brother Prince Willaim had physically attacked him and that the King put his own interests above Harry’s and was jealous of Meghan.

Harry’s level of security changed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to California for financial and personal freedom, and he suggested the royal family and officials hoped his realisation of the increased safety risk “would force us to come back”.

The duke failed in an appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office, over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK.

In a BBC television interview after losing the latest round in his court battle over his security, Harry claimed the King will not speak to him and he does not know “how much longer my father has” as he spoke of his hopes for a “reconciliation” with his family.

Sources told the Mirror that the King would welcome a royal reunion with Harry – but only if he scales back his public attacks on the family and stops the “endless” interviews.

However, it’s feared that Harry’s fractured relationship with William is harder to repair after his memoir Spare revealed the two had a physical fight over his relationship with Meghan.

The source said: “The King has consistently shown he loves both his sons and as he has done in the past is prepared to meet Harry when their diaries allow such an occasion. It’s not unusual for aides from different households to meet, especially when there is a new influx of staff starting their roles, but of course, this is a significant moment.

“Senior members of the family have in the past said to Harry that he must both stop his attacks on the family as well as giving endless rounds of broadcast interviews as his only way of communication. If there is a period of calm and reflection on the part of the Duke of Sussex, then there may be a way forward for him to begin along the road of repairing his relationship with his father.

“As for his relationship with his brother, that is a different matter entirely and one which he will find much harder to repair.”

Oasis fans have been left impressed with the band’s live shows in Cardiff and Manchester, with one aspect of the performances in particular being praised by those in attendance

Oasis fans have been thrilled by the Gallagher brothers’ reunion tour. Noel and Liam Gallagher have received praise for their first joint performance in 16 years after the rock legends kicked off their comeback tour earlier this month in Cardiff before moving on to Heaton Park in Manchester.

The band’s live gigs have been a hit with the crowd, with gig-goers noting “one thing” keeps getting better each time the brothers take to the stage. A video clip of the Gallaghers performing together at Heaton Park was posted on the Oasis Reddit page, where it sparked a wave of compliments for the reformed group.

A fan pointed out that Noel’s musical skills appear to be sharpening with every show. “Noel’s guitar playing is getting better every night,” the fan said, clearly impressed by the older Gallagher brother.

“After seeing Anais’ [Noel’s daughter] Instagram story of her dad playing the Champagne Supernova solo last night, I couldn’t help but notice how Noel is seemingly getting better.

“Makes a lot of sense, with how little lead guitar he had done since (even before) Oasis originally split up. He definitely seemed a bit out of his element playing solos again, especially at Cardiff night one (makes sense).

“But now he seems to be getting more confident, in his playing and body posture (moving around more), just thought I’d share.”

Other supporters echoed this sentiment, observing that the High Flying Birds frontman appears to have become much more at ease onstage since Oasis’ first gig. One admirer commented: “It’s only been three shows and he already seems more confident than the first night in Cardiff.”

However, not everyone is stunned by Noel Gallagher’s showmanship, with one observer highlighting the ease of his guitar solos.

They wrote: “I see comments saying Noel must of have given his blood, sweat and tears for weeks on end in preparation to play these.

“I can barely play guitar and can play this stuff so I’m sure the guy who composed them and has played them 1000s of times wouldn’t have had too much trouble remembering how they go.”

A defender of Gallagher’s work replied: “Noel’s the first to tell you he’s not a good lead guitarist. But it doesn’t matter because his solos serve the song.”

Another fan added: “Correct, but there is a marked difference in his ease and attitude since the start. Of course there would be. The songs aren’t incredibly difficult, but the end of the tour I think he’ll be flying.”

Meanwhile an attendee of the first gig in Cardiff suggested the ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ craftsman appeared “nervous” during the bands inaugural reunion show.