I'm A Celeb's Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks burst into tears during sweet reunion - but fans ask why girlfriend Zara McDermott wasn't there

I'm A Celeb viewers were left in floods of tears when Sam Thompson was emotionally reunited with best pal Pete Wicks on Friday. I'm A Celeb fans were left bemused when Sam Thompson was tearfully reunited with best pal Pete Wicks and not girlfriend Zara Thompson on Friday The latest episode of the ITV show saw family and friends entering the camp, but Strictly's Zara was left watching the action from home in the UK Someone else typed: ' Pete and Sam's reunion has me in tears'. After seeing Pete, 35, a gobsmacked Sam, 31, ran and jumped into his arms, tas the two men collapsed into tears Zara previously revealed Sam opted for Pete to join him in Australia despite her being available after getting the boot from Strictly Come Dancing Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one wrote: 'Can't believe I am crying over Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks' Pete then joked about being jealous of Sam's new friendships with Marvin and Tony Bellew as he said: 'I've got a few things to discuss - Tony and Marvin….' Pete said: 'The cats miss you, Zara asked me to give this to you - a nose bop' Despite the emotions other viewers couldn't help but turn their attention to the Zara shaped hole, with someone asking: 'Why would Pete come in rather than Zara' With someone else musing: 'Could be Zara is contracted by the BBC to be available throughout the whole Strictly run, that may be it'. Nigel Farage 21344 votes Sam Thompson 10959 votes Josie Gibson 6544 votes Tony Bellew 3514 votes Now share your opinion Zara, 26, previously revealed Sam opted for Pete to join him in Australia despite her being available after her elimination from Strictly Come Dancing meaning she was free.