Speculation surrounding Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson’s relationship has been put to rest, as sources confirm that the two are indeed dating. Their budding romance comes shortly after Zara, 28, ended her long-term relationship with Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson following the holiday season.
Fans first began suspecting a connection between the former Love Island contestant and the One Direction star when they noticed the two had started following each other on Instagram. It didn’t take long for eagle-eyed followers to uncover more signs that pointed to a romantic relationship. Notably, Louis’ sisters, including influencer Lottie Tomlinson and twins Daisy and Phoebe, also follow Zara on the platform, further fueling speculation.
Adding to the intrigue, both Zara and Louis have been spotted engaging with each other’s posts. Louis, 33, gave a like to a stunning photo of Zara at the Brit Awards, where she donned a white feathered gown. In return, Zara showed her admiration by liking one of Louis’ recent modeling pictures. Their social media interactions have only intensified rumors, with fans eagerly dissecting every new post and engagement.
Zara’s love life has often been in the public eye. She first gained widespread attention in 2018 as a contestant on Love Island, where she had a short-lived romance with Adam Collard. Their relationship lasted a few months outside the villa before ending in early 2019. Zara later opened up about the experience, calling the relationship “toxic” and revealing that it had impacted her confidence.
Her next high-profile relationship was with reality TV star Sam Thompson. The two began dating in 2019, with Zara making the first move by sliding into Sam’s DMs. Their romance quickly blossomed, leading to Zara joining the cast of Made In Chelsea. However, their relationship faced challenges, including a cheating scandal that played out publicly in 2020. Zara admitted to being unfaithful and issued a heartfelt apology to Sam, which became one of the show’s most memorable moments. Despite briefly reconciling, the couple ultimately parted ways for good in late 2024, citing their increasingly busy schedules as a major factor.
Now, it appears that Zara is ready to move on, and fans believe Louis is the new man in her life. The singer, known for hits like “Two of Us,” has kept his personal life relatively private in recent years, but his recent social media activity suggests he may be embracing a new romance.
While neither Zara nor Louis have officially commented on their relationship, their online interactions have been enough to send fans into a frenzy. Many are eagerly awaiting further confirmation or a public appearance that might solidify their status as a couple.
For now, social media remains the primary source of clues about their budding romance. Whether it’s a casual fling or something more serious, one thing is clear—Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson have certainly caught the attention of fans, and their relationship is one to watch.