Zara McDermott showcases her jaw-dropping figure in a black bikini in sizzling beach snap

She recently set off rumours she had rekindled her romance with ex-boyfriend Sam Thompson.

And Zara McDermott set pulses racing as she uploaded a sizzling swimsuit snap to Instagram on Tuesday.

The former Love Island star, 23, showcased her jaw-dropping physique as she donned a black two-piece for the stunning beach photo.

Stunning: Zara McDermott set pulses racing as she uploaded a sizzling swimsuit snap to Instagram on Tuesday

Summer: The reality star captioned the snap: 'Looking back at summer'

Summer: The reality star captioned the snap: ‘Looking back at summer’

Displaying her washboard abs, Zara fixed the camera with a sultry stare while she let her locks fall loose down her shoulders. 

Showing off her sun-kissed hue, the social media sensation told how she was pining for warmer temperatures to return. 

The reality star captioned the snap: ‘Looking back at summer’. 

Rumours that Zara has rekindled her romance with ex-boyfriend Sam Thompson hit fever pitch on Wednesday, after she was spotted leaving Sam’s home at 9AM.

Rekindled: Sam Thompson called it quits with Zara, after he learned she had cheated on him with a colleague while appearing on X Factor: Celebrity last year

Rekindled: Sam Thompson called it quits with Zara, after he learned she had cheated on him with a colleague while appearing on X Factor: Celebrity last year

This was just the latest twist in their saga after Sam, 28, said on Made In Chelsea their 16-month relationship was well and truly over, following revelations she had cheated on him last year.

Zara tried to make a coy exit from Sam’s house, carrying the plaid shirt jacket she was pictured wearing during a meet up with Sam last week, as they filmed their final scenes together for MIC before the current series draws to a close.

Shortly after, Sam was also seen leaving the same property wearing a dusty pink hooded jacket with a pair of form-fitting grey tracksuit bottoms and Yeezy trainers.

He was riding a skateboard and listening to music through his AirPods.

MailOnline have contacted Sam and Zara’s representative’s for further comment.

Refollowed: Following their split Sam unfollowed Zara on Instagram and publicly ignored her several declarations of love, however he has now opted to refollow her

Refollowed: Following their split Sam unfollowed Zara on Instagram and publicly ignored her several declarations of love, however he has now opted to refollow her

Following their split Sam unfollowed Zara on Instagram and publicly ignored her several declarations of love, however he has now opted to refollow her, adding to suggestions that they are back on.

The meeting came as the former couple sparked speculation that they’ve secretly reunited as reports claimed that ‘word amongst their inner circle was they are back together’.

They were said to have enjoyed a roast with their friends, and a source told The Sun: ‘They were all having such a nice time that one got carried away and uploaded a post with Sam and Zara in it, forgetting that they’re not officially together.

‘The friend soon realised their mistake and deleted the post before it drew too much attention. The word amongst their inner circle is they’re back together, but to the public it’s a different story.’

Since then, the blonde revealed she won’t be quitting MIC at the end of the current series, despite recently telling her pal and Sam’s ex Tiffany Watson she plans to move to Los Angeles to pursue her modelling career further.

Tearful: The break-up has played out during recent episodes of Made In Chelsea (pictured in the MIC episode when she admitted she had cheated on Sam)

Tearful: The break-up has played out during recent episodes of Made In Chelsea (pictured in the MIC episode when she admitted she had cheated on Sam)

During last week’s episode of Made In Chelsea, Sam was visited by his pal Reza Amiri-Garroussi who came bearing a letter from Zara.

On the break up, Reza said: ‘Got to say though after meeting her, I did feel bad for her. She’s in a bad way. It’s a s*** situation for everyone involved. But she really is upset. Legit.’

Sam then broke down while reading out the letter from Zara, which read: ‘Dear Sam, since you’ve been away I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on a lot of things. I’ve reflected on my life and our life together and also the kind of life I want to live…

‘Before I continue with some of the things I need to say, I just want to tell you again I am sorry with my whole entire heart for what I did…. 

Love lost: Sam was left devastated after learning of the tryst which happened when she took part in X Factor: Celebrity in 2019 [pictured], with Zara still liking the guy's Instagram snaps

Love lost: Sam was left devastated after learning of the tryst which happened when she took part in X Factor: Celebrity in 2019 [pictured], with Zara still liking the guy’s Instagram snaps

‘I’m so deeply ashamed of my actions and the way I hurt you. I was selfish, immature and stupid. There is no excuse.’

After his meeting with Sam, Reza then reported back to Zara that Sam is ‘completely out,’ despite her attempts and letter to win him back to which she started crying. However these new snaps tell a different story.

Over the weekend, Zara shared an impassioned throwback post of her and Sam kissing, which read: ‘I choose you. And I’ll choose you over and over. Without pause, without a doubt, in a heartbeat. I’ll keep choosing you’.

The post comes after Sam mocked the moment Zara begged for his forgiveness on TV in a now-deleted video, before later apologising for causing any offence and insisting he asked for her permission.

'Hasn't been easy': The pair called quits in September just weeks after enjoying a loved up holiday in Mykonos and Zara has been grovelling for forgiveness ever since

‘Hasn’t been easy’: The pair called quits in September just weeks after enjoying a loved up holiday in Mykonos and Zara has been grovelling for forgiveness ever since