Sam Thompson enjoys 'cosy chat' with Love Island star ex Samie Elishi at NTAs

Exes Sam Thompson and Samie Elishi reunited at the National Television Awards last night. The two reality TV stars are said to have enjoyed a "cosy chat" in a smoking area outside the O2 Arena whilst at the awards ceremony.

They were among the guests at the event in London, which was televised on ITV. Sam, 33, provided red carpet coverage alongside pal Pete Wicks, whilst Samie, 25, was one of the former Love Island stars in attendance, with the show nominated for the Reality Competition award.

Sam and Samie, who are said to have split up over the summer, reunited at the special occasion yesterday. The exes were seen together in an outdoor area during the evening after having previously reunited at a party in July.

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Photos published by the Daily Mail show former Made in Chelsea cast member Sam and former islander Samie stood by each other outside the venue in London. They appeared to be in good spirts whilst joined by someone else.

The outlet reports that the pair, who are said to have remained amicable after parting ways, "snuck out" of the event for a cigarette. It adds that they chatted in the smoking area before leaving, having seemingly opted not to attend the official afterparty for this year's NTAs.

It's been described as the "second cosy interaction" between Sam and Samie "in a matter of weeks". They are said to have previously reunited at a launch event organised by haircare brand REHAB, which was hosted in July.

A source had told the Daily Mail that the exes were "chatting away" whilst queuing for drinks at the event, which was also attended by Sam's former co-star Lucy Watson. They added that the pair kept finding their way back to each other.

The source said: "He gently stroked her arm to make sure she had a drink and the pair were laughing away with [his former co-star] Lucy Watson and her partner. [...] Sam and Samie chatted away to other guests but kept making their way back to one another before eventually leaving at the same time."

It comes following reports in June that Sam and Samie had split up after two months together. Their apparent romance came following the end of his relationship with Zara McDermott, who rose to fame on Love Island like Samie, last year.

A source confirmed the end of Sam and Samie's romance to the Mirror three months ago. They added that things "just didn't work out" between them, with the source having said: "They both have busy lives, it just didn't work out."

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