Zara McDermott issues relationship update after she and Sam Thompson spent Christmas Day apart

Zara McDermott has given fans a relationship update after she and boyfriend Sam Thompson spent their Christmas Day apart.

The Strictly star, 28, took to her Instagram to share a very thoughtful gift for her Made In Chelsea star boyfriend.

She had two huge photos designed for the ITV star, 32, depicting all the things he loves in life.

Some of the images included paw prints, a Harry Potter book, a piece of cheese and a billboard with a microphone.

Meanwhile, Sam explained why he wasn’t spending Christmas at home with his girlfriend.

The presenter posted a photo of him volunteering as he dressed up as Santa Claus that day and handed out gifts to those in need.

The Strictly star, 28, took to her Instagram with a photo of a very thoughtful gift for her Made In Chelsea star boyfriend

Alongside a sweet photo with bags full of gifts, he wrote: ‘A bit of a different Christmas this year. I came into contact with a charity.

‘The Camila Batmanghelidjh foundation to be precise. They were struggling this year after Camila’s sad passing, and I was lucky enough to be called to deliver gifts all over London to perhaps the kindest, most selfless group of people I’ve ever met.

‘What could have been an ordinary Christmas turned out to be one I will never forget!

‘Thank you to everyone who let me into your homes, and to be honest I think there is no doubt that I will be back next year, if you want me!

‘A compliment to all the people who are there for others all year round.

“You are superheroes (and thank you to my co-pilot, the camera-shy JLS who loves Ali), you are unique, my man!”

Zara gushed over her friend, writing: “So proud of you, it’s so lovely that you chose to give up your Christmas Day to help others.”

While others also supported his decision on how he spent his Christmas: ‘The best use of a platform and something beautiful to do for others.’

Meanwhile, Sam explained he wasn’t spending Christmas at home with his girlfriend, revealing he had been delivering presents to people in need of charity.

The post comes after Zara revealed to her followers what it’s like living with Sam.

Sam was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 30 and since his diagnosis he has worked with ADHD UK to positively change the meaning of living with ADHD.

During an Instagram Q&A earlier this year, a follower asked Zara: ‘How do you feel about living with someone with ADHD? I have it and wonder how my partner feels x’.

Zara then honestly revealed to the follower that she “loves Sam for who he is” and claimed “we all have our quirks and individuality, neurodivergent or not.”

She said, “At the end of the day, we all have our quirks and individuality, neurodivergent or not! (love heart emoji) I don’t like to think that I would be a different person/partner if I was with someone who doesn’t have ADHD.

“And I don’t really see it as something separate from my partner, it’s just a part of my partner and I absolutely love him for who he is!”

She continued, “Maybe I could say that sometimes I have to be very patient; People probably think Sam bounces off the walls at home all the time, but that couldn’t be further from the truth!’

‘He’s always the most relaxed at home, I’d say I’m probably more energetic than him when we’re home together!’

The post comes after Zara revealed to her followers what it’s like living with Sam. Sam was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 30

“His work requires so much energy all the time that I think home time is his ‘recharging time’ (laughing emoji)”

“I like to let him have his own time in the evenings because that’s very important for him with his neurodivergence,”

“He often just needs a little reset from the world, which is totally okay, and I’ve never made him feel like that’s not okay, because it totally is! (love heart emojis)’

Zara’s Instagram Q&A comes after Sam admitted he was ‘never really himself’ on Made In Chelsea due to his ADHD issues, as he opened up about how his diagnosis affects his relationship with Zara.