PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson look very smiley as they step out as a couple for the first time since getting back together

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They recently rekindled their romance, after it emerged that the Love Islander had been unfaithful in the first few months of their romance. 

And in pictures obtain exclusively by MailOnline, Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson looked very smiley as they stepped out as a couple on Monday, for the first time since getting back together

The model, 23, was spotted making home landscape design choices at Sam's, 28, house in South West London, and driving his car.

PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Zara McDermott, 23, and Sam Thompson, 28, looked very smiley as they stepped out as a couple on Monday, for the first time since getting back together

Zara rocked a low-key look, wearing a beige pair of stretchy trousers with a crop top which left a glimpse of her abs on display.

Strolling along in simple white trainers, the reality star later slipped on a long baby blue top and kept warm with the help of a navy baseball jacket. 

Wearing minimal make-up, Zara pulled her long tresses back into a sleek ponytail and let her natural beauty shine. 

Sam looked equally casual, dressed in slate grey joggers and white T-shirt with a black hoodie finished off his ensemble. 

Back together! They recently rekindled their romance, after it emerged that the Love Islander had been unfaithful in the first few months of their romance

Keeping it casual: Zara rocked a low-key look, wearing a beige pair of stretchy trousers with a crop top which left a glimpse of her abs on display

All's good? Sam looked happier than he's been in a long time as he perched next to Zara

Entertainer: The Made In Chelsea hunk joked about, making Zara laugh

Last week, a source confirmed to MailOnline that Zara - who cheated on Sam - had managed to win him back, after months of trying.

The insider said: 'They are certainly back together again. This finally happened about two weeks ago now. He took her back.'    

The news came as the model took to Instagram to share another one of her famous throwbacks - this one taken on holiday over the summer in Mykonos.

She is seen kissing Sam on a pier, the ocean stretching out behind them, and captioned the romantic image: 'I promise that you will always have my heart ❤️,' leading fans to believe this was confirmation that they had reconciled.'  

The news is out: Monday marks the first day the couple have been photographed together since their split in August

Renovations? The model was spotted making home landscape design choices at Sam's house

Sporty: Strolling along in simple white trainers, the reality star kept warm with the help of a navy baseball jacket

Pensive: Now and then, Zara showed a more serious look while they chatted with friends

It's not unusual for Zara to share gushing images of her and Sam from the past - having relentlessly tried to get his attention since the cheating scandal came to light in September.   

Rumours of a reconciliation hit fever pitch after the ex Love Island contestant was spotted leaving Sam's home at 9AM two weeks ago.

The likes of Pete Wicks and Jamie Laing have been vocal about their disdain for Zara's infidelity. 

Easy breezy: Sam looked equally casual, dressed in slate grey joggers and white T-shirt with a black hoodie finished off his ensemble

Hugs all around: Zara couldn't hide her delight as she and Sam hugged their friends

Natural beauty: Wearing minimal make-up, Zara let her natural beauty shine

Sam had previously stated on Made In Chelsea that their 16-month relationship was well and truly over, following revelations she had cheated.

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.

Following their split in August, Sam unfollowed Zara on Instagram and publicly ignored her several declarations of love. He refollowed her a few weeks ago. 

Tarra! The couple said goodbye to their pals and headed inside Sam's house

Concerned: For a second, Zara showed a look of concern as she listened to the conversation

Laugh-a-minute: The couple appeared to be back on good form, with Sam keeping everyone's spirits up with his sense of humour

They were also said to have enjoyed a roast dinner with their friends earlier in the month 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.  

Extra layers: Later, Zara slipped on a long baby blue top over her crop top

Social distancing? The couple seemed to not be concerned about social distancing

Future plans: Zara looked relieved to be moving forward with her boyfriend

During a recent 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....

Explaining plans? The friends appeared to be taking notes about what was being decided

What's yours is mine: Zara was spotted driving Sams' car

'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. 

Among Zara's impassioned throwback posts of her and Sam she captioned one: '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 shared to Instagram, before later apologising for causing any offence and insisting he asked for her permission. 

Unkept: Sam sported grown-out facial hair and a messy hairdo