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Following her meteoric rise on Love Island 2018, Zara McDermott has become a familiar face on our TV screens. Alongside her boyfriend Sam Thompson, the 26-year-old TV star gained fame on Made in Chelsea, and she later hosted Love in the Flesh. Beyond her documentaries, she is a dynamic social media influencer, actively using her platform to share a glimpse into her everyday life with her followers. Breaking records, Zara McDermott has become the first-ever Love Island contestant to participate in the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. What additional information can we gather about the former Love Island star?