Is Louis Tomlinson dating Zara McDermott? The rumours explained

11 April 2025, 10:37

Louis Tomlinson fans have reacted to speculation that he's dating Zara McDermott following her split from Sam Thompson.

Are Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott dating? Following rumours of a reported romance, it now appears to have been confirmed through the duo's social media activity.

Back in January, much to the surprise of fans, reports emerged that after five years together Zara and Sam Thompson had called it quits on their romance. While neither Zara or Sam addressed the rumours directly, a source close to the couple said that the pair had been trying to work on their relationship over the last year - but clearly to no avail.

But now, a couple of months after the split reports emerged, it seems as though Zara is now dating One Direction star Louis – and fans have noticed several details in their Instagram Stories that point towards their romance.

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Is Louis Tomlinson dating Zara McDermott?

The dating rumours were ignited after some eagle-eyed fans noticed that Louis and his sisters (Phoebe, Lottie and Daisy) had all started following Zara on Instagram. And sure enough, it turns out that Zara had also followed all of them too.

Unsurprisingly, the revelation was enough to leave some fans convinced that the pair are now dating. One advocate of the rumoured relationship wrote on X: “Louis Single & Zara Single ....Just saying make a Cute Couple.”

Another totally freaked at the speculation, as they wrote: “LOUIS TOMLINSON DATING ZARA MCDERMOTT ?? IS THIS TRUE WHAT."

A week following the following revelation, Louis and Zara added fuel to the dating speculation when they were spotted out on a romantic-looking dinner together.

The pair were seen giggling over a plate of fish and chips while also enjoying some cocktails, with one onlooker even claiming they saw them hold hands across the table.

Another source told the tabloids: “Louis whisked Zara away for a break in Suffolk and he absolutely charmed her. It’s clear he thinks she’s drop-dead gorgeous too. For now they’re taking things slowly and enjoying each other’s company to see where it takes them.”

More recently, fans clocked that Louis' arm can be seen in the background of one Zara's Instagram Stories.

And they also both shared similar videos from a Stereophonics gig in Los Angeles, seemingly confirming that they attended the show together.

While we’re yet to see official confirmation from the pair about their rumoured relationship, we’ll keep our eyes peeled and report back here with any new developments.

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