Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson are engaged in a passionate kiss.
In a heartwarming turn of events, former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson and Love Island alum Zara McDermott have confirmed their relationship publicly on Instagram.
The confirmation came in early August 2025, with Louis posting a selfie of the couple, featuring a tender kiss, on his Instagram account. Zara reciprocated with related posts on her Instagram Stories. The post was captioned with a red heart emoji by Zara, signalling the official start of their romance.
The announcement sparked a wave of excitement among fans, who have been speculating about the pairing of the former One Direction star and the Love Island alum since as early as March of this year. Social media buzz reflected enthusiasm and support for the couple's public confirmation.
Louis Tomlinson, a British TV personality, has had a colourful love life. He has previously been in an 11-year on-again, off-again relationship with model Eleanor Calder, which ended in 2022. He also had a romance with Danielle Campbell in the past. Zara McDermott, on the other hand, ended her five-year relationship with British TV star Sam Thompson in December 2024.
The couple's relationship is not their first public relationship. In fact, their relationship status was not previously known to the public. However, paparazzi photos from mid-April show the couple in Malibu, California, appearing affectionate and holding hands, fuelling the rumours.
Louis Tomlinson is a proud father to a son named Freddie, from a relationship with Briana Jungwirth. The couple's relationship timeline remains undisclosed, but fans of both Louis and Zara are expressing their excitement and congratulations on the couple's relationship.
The former couple's relationship was previously shown on the reality show "Made in Chelsea." However, this new chapter in their lives marks a fresh start for both Louis and Zara, as they navigate their journey together in the public eye.
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