Zara McDermott has confirmed her romance with Louis Tomlinson as the pair have been spotted enjoying a cosy date – Zara’s first romance since she split from Sam Thompson

Reality TV personality Zara McDermott and former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson have been spotted on a romantic date, fuelling speculation about a potential relationship. The pair, who have been seen together on multiple occasions, were photographed enjoying a cozy dinner at a hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk.

Zara, 28, who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, and Louis, 33, were caught on camera by a fellow guest as they shared a romantic meal, just weeks after Zara’s split from Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson. The former Love Island contestant and Louis were seen laughing and holding hands while dining on £100 fish and chips and cocktails.

According to an onlooker, the pair “They looked every bit the happy couple,” during their outing at Aldeburgh’s The Suffolk, where rooms cost up to £315 per night. The guest who took the photos noted that Zara and Louis appeared to be “having a great time” as they touched hands across the table, adding that “Zara had a few cocktails” and “Louis was really making her giggle” as they chatted for hours in the upscale venue.

Zara seems to be mending her broken heart after parting ways with One Direction’s member and has indicated that she’s moved on from podcaster Sam through her latest actions. Following a period of silence post-breakup, Zara embarked on a solo journey to Thailand for self-reflection last month, which came on the heels of her split from Sam earlier in the year—a breakup that became apparent when they spent Christmas separately despite sharing a home.

The former couple has maintained a low profile since their unexpected separation, occasionally hinting at the relationship’s end through indirect remarks. Yet, it looks like Zara is content with her choice to leave Sam behind, as evidenced by her significant step of purchasing her own property, reports the Mirror.

On top of venturing into the real estate world, Zara has been spotted enjoying the company of singer Louis during recent dates. A source confided to The Sun that “Louis whisked Zara away” for a getaway in Suffolk, where he impressed the reality TV star with his charm.

“Louis is a proper gentleman so this trip was something he planned and put on for Zara,” shared the source with the outlet. “He was really thoughtful and wanted to make it special. They share the same values and are both incredibly close with their families.”

The insider also mentioned that while Zara and Louis are currently taking things at a leisurely pace, they are “enjoying each other’s company”.

Speculation is rife that Zara McDermott has sparked a new romance with former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson, after eagle-eyed fans noticed that Louis and his sisters Lottie, Daisy, and Phoebe have all started following Zara on Instagram. The curious pattern of social media connections was pointed out on Reddit, where one fan suggested: “I’ve read a lot of rumours that Louis is in a relationship with Zara McDermott. They recently started to follow each other on instagram. She follows all of his sisters, and they follow her back.”

However, there’s also chatter suggesting that Zara’s connection to the Tomlinsons could be purely work-related, considering her experience in making documentaries and whispers of a potential reality show featuring the family. A netizen theorised: “I think there is a documentary about the Tomlinson’s being produced since the sisters are interested in being England’s version of the Kardashians. Zara has worked on documentaries, maybe she is involved with that.”

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