Zara McDermott is a British reality TV star, model, and celebrity who gained fame through her participation in season 4 of the reality TV dating series ‘Love Island’. With her confident persona and voluptuous figure, she quickly became a household name. Prior to her reality TV stint, Zara worked as a government employee in the UK. Leveraging her newfound fame, she has established herself as a social media influencer and television personality. Zara has appeared as a guest on numerous talk shows and documentaries, amassing millions of followers on Instagram. While her romantic life has had its ups and downs, she remains dedicated to her career and continues to promote herself on various platforms.
Quick Facts
- Boyfriend: Sam Thompson
- Age: 26 Years, 26 Year Old Females
- Family: father: Alan McDermott, mother: Karen McDermott
- Born Country: England
- Reality TV Personalities
- British Women
- Height: 5’5″ (165 cm), 5’5″ Females
- City: Essex, England
Career
Before her appearance on ‘Love Island’, Zara McDermott was working as a Government Adviser in Essex, UK. She was employed with the Department of Education, led by British politician and Secretary of State for Education, Damian Hinds. She took a break from her government job to participate on the 2018 season of the reality TV show ‘Love Island’ on the ‘ITV2’ channel in the UK. She joined the show a few weeks after it started and expressed interest in two men, Alex George and Adam Collard. She made her debut on day 15 of the show and chose to couple up with Adam. However, she was voted off the island on day 25.
After her time on ‘Love Island’, Zara McDermott appeared on several other television shows, including ‘Loose Women’, ‘Lorraine’, ‘Politics Live’, ‘Panorama’, and ‘Victoria Derbyshire’. She left her government job and has since gained fame on social media, with over 1.1 million followers on Instagram. She models for and promotes various brands on her social media platforms.
Family & Personal Life
Zara McDermott was born on June 16, 1997, in Essex, UK. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Broadcasting. Her love life has been tumultuous since her time on ‘Love Island’. She dated her fellow co-star Adam Collard for eight months before announcing their breakup in February 2019. She was also linked to singer Olly Murs but ended the relationship due to their 12-year age gap. In May 2019, she was photographed with Sam Thompson, star of the reality TV series ‘Made In Chelsea’, sparking rumors of a possible relationship. They made their relationship official in June 2019.
Despite leaving her government job, Zara McDermott remains interested in politics and has a passion for educating young people about politics. She enjoys traveling and is currently living in London, UK.