Sam Thompson Confirms New Girlfriend Talitha Balinska: A Look at Their Blossoming Romance

Sam Thompson’s New Chapter with Talitha Balinska

Reality television star Sam Thompson has confirmed he’s got a new girlfriend, Talitha Balinska, marking a fresh start after his highly-publicised split from Zara McDermott. The 33-year-old Made in Chelsea favourite announced the news on his podcast with Pete Wicks, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled to see him happy again.

Who Is Talitha Balinska?

Talitha is a London-based producer and DJ who’s making her mark in the UK’s electronic music scene after graduating from the University of Bristol in 2023. The 24-year-old is a fashion and lifestyle influencer with over 500k followers on TikTok and 170k on Instagram. She’s also signed to Premier Model Management and has worked with brands including ASOS. She’s the sister of actress Ella Balinska, who’s been in films including Resident Evil and Charlie’s Angels.

How Their Romance Unfolded

The couple reportedly first met last year while Talitha was on a photoshoot for Sam’s sunglasses brand Dinelli Eyewear. Reports of their relationship first surfaced in September, when Sam was spotted enjoying dates with the DJ. Sam hard-launched his new girlfriend with a date night building LEGO, specifically a Harry Potter Hogsmeade village. The relationship appears serious, with Talitha already meeting Sam’s family, including his sister Louise Thompson.

A More Private Approach This Time

After his very public relationship with Zara McDermott, Sam said he’s planning on keeping things more private this time, stating he wants to do the complete opposite of posting everything online. On his podcast, Sam revealed he asked Talitha to be his girlfriend, telling her he felt he could be himself around her and that at 33, he wouldn’t be dating someone unless he thought it had legs to last.

Moving Forward After Heartbreak

Sam split from Zara on New Year’s Day after five years together, a breakup that affected both parties deeply. Zara has since found love with One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson. Meanwhile, Sam’s new relationship with Talitha appears to be flourishing, with supporters noting how much happier and more confident he seems. The couple’s low-key approach to romance—enjoying LEGO dates rather than flashy photo opportunities—has resonated with fans who believe this connection feels genuine and heartfelt.