ZARA McDermott and Louis Tomlinson have been pictured looking loved up as they hold hands on their Californian holiday.

The couple – whose relationship is going from strength to strength – were spotted on a romantic stroll in Malibu.

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The snaps are bound to leave Zara ex Sam Thompson heartbroken – as he continues to mope over their split.

Love Island beauty Zara and her new man Louis looked happy and relaxed in each other’s company, wearing casual clothes, as they headed to Soho Beach House where they enjoyed a late lunch by the ocean.

They looked deep in conversation as they shared a laugh and sweetly walked hand in hand together.

It’s the first time they’ve been pictured as a couple since their cosy dinner date back in March.

They had been snapped through the window enjoying £100 fish and chips together after getting to know each other out of the spotlight.

Then last week they jetted out to spend time together in  Los Angeles, where they both posted videos from a Stereophonics gig at The Wiltern theatre.

Insiders claim One Direction star Louis, 33, has already introduced Zara, 28, to his family.

A source told The Sun: “Louis and Zara are totally hooked on each other.

“They have kept everything very low key so far but their relationship is getting more serious.

“Zara has been busy filming a new documentary for the BBC but she scheduled in a break to get away with her family, then spend some time with Louis.

“She is really happy and has found someone very special in Louis.

“They share a lot of the same values and they both have a wicked sense of humour.”

The Sun first broke the news they were dating, weeks after Zara’s shock split from I’m A Celeb winner Sam Thompson.

Zara confirmed she was on holiday with the singer last week when she shared a picture, taken during an outdoor lunch, of blueberry pancakes and eggs Benedict.

While Louis’ face was not visible, his tattooed arm could be seen in the background of the shot.

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