Sam Thompson and Samie Elishi couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they were spotted passionately kissing outside Olivia Attwood‘s birthday party.
The TV and radio personality, 32, and the former Love Island star, 25, were said to be dating following his split from ex-girlfriend Zara McDermott last year, who has moved on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson.
Confirming their new romance, Sam and Samie were seen locking lips following a night of celebrations at Bacchanalia in Mayfair before leaving in a taxi together.
They were spotted hanging out in the smoking area throughout the evening with Pete Wicks, 37, and his rumoured love interest Samantha Kenny, 27.
Samie, who is said to have spent a romantic Easter weekend with Sam, looked stunning in a floaty brown mini dress with leopard print heels.
Meanwhile, Sam cut a stylish figure in a open navy shirt, which he over a black vest with smart trousers and Chelsea boots to complete his look.
Sam Thompson and Samie Elishi couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they were spotted passionately kissing outside Olivia Attwood’s birthday party on Saturday night
The TV and radio personality, 32, and the former Love Island star, 25, were said to be dating following his split from ex-girlfriend Zara McDermott last year
Confirming their new romance, they were seen locking lips following a night of celebrations at Bacchanalia
They appeared to be having a great time together on the night out
Sam and Samie were spotted leaving the original venue to get a taxi to their next location, Stringfellows, but ensured to stop for a smooch on the way.
There joint appearance comes after weeks of speculation about their blossoming relationship when they were said to have struck up a romance.
The loved-up snaps mark the first time they have been pictured together since dating rumours about them began to swirl.
They appeared very relaxed in each other’s company as they stood chatting with pals while Sam slung his arm around Samie’s shoulders.
He was later seen resting his hand on her waist.
During a recent episode of his Staying Relevant podcast with Pete, Sam revealed he’d gone on his first date since his split from Zara.
The former couple split four months ago, with Zara quickly moving on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson.
And Sam announced he was ‘ready to get out there’ again and had even gone on a date with a ‘beautiful’ mystery woman.
Sam’s ex Zara has moved on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson
Sam held Samie’s face in his hands as they enjoyed a sweet moment
They appeared very at ease in each other’s company during the evening
They were seen throughout the evening in the smoking area together
They were spotted hanging out in the smoking area throughout the evening with Pete Wicks, 37, and his rumoured love interest Samantha Kenny, 27
Sam and Samie were spotted leaving the original venue to get a taxi to their next location, Stringfellows, but ensured to stop for a smooch on the way
Hinting towards his heartbreak over Zara, he said he’d gone through a ‘pretty tough time’, but that he was finally ‘comfortable in my own skin again’.
He told Pete: ‘I feel like I’m ready to get out there. I feel like I’m at a stage now where I feel confident enough that I can start approaching females.
‘I feel good, things are really really nice at the moment. And I feel like I’m happy. There’s no more brave faces’, causing Pete to proudly declare: ‘Sam’s ready to date!’
Sam then detailed his first dating experience since his split, admitting he’d been so nervous that Pete had had to send him a list of advice.
He explained: ‘I went on a date recently. And I was so nervous that I messaged Pete. It was the sweetest thing ever, Pete basically sent me a list of what I had to do.’
He went on: ‘This is my first date that I’ve had since I’ve been single. I’m on my way to the date right, I’ve called Pete and I’m nervous and he’s then messaged me afterwards going, “Don’t overthink it mate just enjoy it. Just have a good time”.’
‘I went, “Thanks mate, do I wait for her inside or is that overthinking it?” and he went “Yep that’s overthinking it exactly. Go inside, get yourself a drink and chill. Staying outside like a weirdo on the street. Text her and ask her what she’d like to drink and order hers so it’s sat on the table waiting for her.”
‘I then replied going, “Such a good idea! Me getting advice, this is great!” He goes, “Then when she arrives say hello and all that jazz and cheers to good times and a good date.”
‘He then went: ‘Look her in the eyes when you cheers, but not like a creep. Tell her she looks stunning. I mean you know this stuff – it’s the basics”. I reply going, “No I don’t”.’
Laughing, Pete then praised his friend, saying: ‘I then get the phone call post-date and it sounds like you handled it very, very well. Very well. Are you nervous about dating again?’
They appeared in great spirits as they walked down the street arm-in-arm
Sam couldn’t keep his hands off Samie as they put on a flirty display at the bash
He had his arm around her shoulders as they stood chatting to pals
Samie was also spotted speaking to Samantha outside the venue
The two women looked deep in conversation during the night out
They were later seen heading back into the venue together
Sam helped Samie into a taxi as they left for their next location
They left the party together
Sam admitted: ‘Absolutely terrified. But you know what? There’s so many things that Pete gave me in that little snippet of advice.
‘And I want to say, this is what you guys may not see. This is like behind the scenes, me just actually getting some advice from Pete and being nervous and stuff.
‘And that’s what Pete’s so good at. He literally gave me a play by play of what to do. She walks in, I gave her a kiss on the cheek, I had a glass of wine waiting for her, I told her she looked lovely, I went “Here’s to a great date” and we sat down and we were off at the races.’
As Pete asked: ‘But I feel like you know that stuff, surely?’, Sam insisted he was clueless, saying: ‘No idea. Pete I was going to hug her, I was going to wait outside for her, I was going to open her cab door for her. Bit keen.’
Opening up on his nerves, saying: ‘I’ve never been more nervous for like those kind of events. [Dating is] fun when you know she hasn’t like recoiled. Like it’s fun when you’re like, “Oh okay actually this is going okay.” That’s when it becomes fun.
‘The first part when she walks in… I haven’t even told you that I was on the phone with producer Pippa after you had messaged me, being like “I’m nervous, I’m nervous.”
‘And then the lady in question walked in and I went, “Oh my God, she walked in, she looks beautiful.” And she heard me say that and then I hung the phone up.’
An exasperated Pete replied: ‘F***ing hell. I mean I imagine she quite liked that. But still, listen Sam’s in his f***ing dating era! That’s why he’s always dressed so well and looks so good.’
MailOnline revealed that Sam spent the Easter weekend with new love interest Samie as sources close to the couple told how ‘they really like each other’
He said: ‘I’m aware that I looked like f***ing s**t. No I am aware of that, I’ve looked at photos, I’ve looked at videos and I’ve been like, “My God, you’re a piece of s**t”.
‘And it was a pretty tough time back then, I was having to go over and be like “God you really let yourself go”. And now I’ve got myself to a place where I feel like I’m happy and comfortable in my own skin again.’
The happy update came after MailOnline revealed that Sam spent the Easter weekend with new love interest Samie.
The former I’m A Celeb winner romanced the Love Island star at the King’s Road Fine Food Market as sources close to the couple say ‘they really like each other.’
Sam first met Samie, who appeared on Love Island in 2023 and returned to the All Stars series this year, through his presenting role on spinoff, Aftersun.
But following his breakup from 2018 Islander Zara, Sam and Samie started exchanging flirty messages over Instagram before hitting it off in person.
An insider says Sam is beginning to feel sure on Samie and didn’t mind who saw them out together in Chelsea.
A source told MailOnline: ‘Sam and Samie are really getting along and if early signs are anything to go by, this could turn into a long-term relationship. It may be early days still, but they do really like each other.
During a recent episode of his Staying Relevant podcast with Pete, Sam revealed he’d gone on his first date since his split from Zara
‘Sam is already introducing Samie to Chelsea by showing her off on the King’s Road over the Easter weekend and given how popular he is in the area, it meant a lot that he wasn’t hiding her away.’
The new couple spent Easter weekend getting to know each other better, while ex Zara did the same with Louis, 33, after taking their relationship public.
MailOnline revealed that the former Strictly star had been spotted with the singer at a Sainsbury’s Local self-service checkout on Easter Sunday.
The couple wore laidback clothing as they were seen with their arms affectionately round each other while purchasing snacks in the supermarket.
Zara’s relationship with Louis was first revealed in March after the two were spotted at hotel The Suffolk in Aldeburgh.
They have since been inseparable, spending time together in Los Angeles and London, as well as with Zara’s close-knit family.
While her latest Instagram post showed the approval of Louis’ sisters, with Lottie commenting a heart emoji, while Phoebe added the blowing kisses emoji.
Meanwhile, Pete is reportedly spending time with Samantha as he embarks on a ‘fresh start’ following his split from Maura Higgins.
Samantha, who appeared on the last series of the ITV show, and Pete were seen hugging after meeting at the Amazonica club, before heading off in a cab together.
A source told The Sun: ‘Pete and Samantha have gone on a few dates and have really hit it off’.
‘She’s got a wicked sense of humour and is absolutely gorgeous, Samantha is a fresh start for Pete.’
MailOnline have contacted Pete and Samantha’s reps for comment.
MailOnline revealed revealed in February that Maura, 34, Pete agreed to part ways after a series of rows.
The duo were pictured kissing at red carpet events and even enjoyed a cosy getaway together in Ireland over New Year’s Eve, but went their separate ways shortly after.
