Love Island's Zara McDermott and her new beau Sam Thompson enjoy a day date in ...

They began dating earlier this year.

And Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson appear to be well and truly smitten with one another as they put on a cosy display during a cosy date on Saturday.

The Love Island beauty, 22, could be seen planting a kiss on the Made In Chelsea star's cheek as they spent the day in the sunshine in a pub garden.

Loved-up: Zara McDermott, 22, and Sam Thompson, 26, appear to be smitten with one another as they enjoyed a date on Saturday

Loved-up: Zara McDermott, 22, and Sam Thompson, 26, appear to be smitten with one another as they enjoyed a date on Saturday

Proving he is loved-up with the stunner, Sam captioned the snap: 'I can think of worse Saturdays.' In response to the upload, the former government advisor took to the comments to gush over her man.

Sharing her happiness, she wrote: 'My favourite person x.'

The pair's budding romance came just weeks after Zara cooled off her alleged romance with Olly Murs, while Sam split from Sophie 'Habbs' Habboo in December. 

Last month, a spokesperson for Sam confirmed to MailOnline that the couple are dating, while Zara's representatives declined to comment. 

Smitten: In response to the upload, the former government adviser took to the comments to gush over her man

Smitten: In response to the upload, the former government adviser took to the comments to gush over her man

Going strong: Sharing her happiness, she wrote: 'My favourite person x'

Going strong: Sharing her happiness, she wrote: 'My favourite person x'

Prior to the news of their romance, the reality starlet spoke about how she has put the breaks on her relationship with X Factor star Olly, 35, due to the couple's 12-year age gap.

Zara bragged that, although she was Olly's 'type on paper', the feeling wasn't mutual because he is 'a lot older'.

Speaking to to The Sun, she admitted: 'He definitely thought I was his type on paper. He's a lot older than me though. I feel really annoyed now because it's awkward. Everyone thinks I'm dating bl**dy Olly Murs!...

Moving on: The pair's budding romance came weeks after Zara cooled off her relationship with singer Olly Murs

Moving on: The pair's budding romance came weeks after Zara cooled off her relationship with singer Olly Murs

'Imagine my ideal man wants to slide into my DMs but they think I'm with Olly. It's not ideal.' She went on to reveal the musician invited her to watch an episode of The Voice because she wants to get into the music world.

Not wanting to go into further detail, she added the Thinking Of Me

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