It seems love is in the air again—and fans can’t get enough.
My Louis Tomlinson, former One Direction heartthrob, just went Instagram official with his new girlfriend, Zara McDermott, and the internet is buzzing.
The couple quietly grew close earlier this year, but things are now very much out in the open—and fans are loving every moment.
Louis Cheers on Zara’s New Project
Zara, well-known from her Love Island days and now a BBC documentary maker, posted a radiant photo of herself hard at work editing her latest docuseries about Thailand.
She shared how excited and proud she feels about the project, noting her personal growth both behind and in front of the camera over the past five years.
In the comments, Louis jumped in with a sweet message: “Proud of you x.”
Fans swooned, with thousands quickly liking his note and dropping comments about how adorable and supportive he is.
Louis’s younger sister Daisy even chimed in, calling Zara “clever and beautiful.”
Social Media Support from the Tomlinson Clan
This isn’t the first time Zara’s received some family love.
When she shared a collection of snaps from her recent trip to Los Angeles, Louis’s sisters, Lottie and Phoebe, also showed their support with heart and kiss emojis.
Although Louis didn’t appear in the pics, it was clear Zara wasn’t flying solo—she’s been in the States with him for several weeks.
From Rumors to Reality
Whispers of a romance between Louis and Zara started circulating at the beginning of the year.
By March, things were confirmed when they were spotted out together, just a few months after Zara’s five-year relationship with Sam Thompson came to an end.
The new couple first drew attention when they were seen enjoying a cozy dinner and overnight stay at The Suffolk in Aldeburgh.
Not long after, fans noticed they were both posting from the same concert venue in LA—solidifying speculation that they were, indeed, traveling together.
A Kiss Goodbye (That Said It All)
Louis and Zara didn’t hold back once they went public.
Paparazzi caught the pair kissing outside their luxury rental during a farewell moment.
The two looked completely smitten as they held hands and said goodbye, with Louis pulling Zara in for a passionate kiss before she left in a waiting car.
Their low-key Easter Sunday outing was also caught on camera—they were seen shopping for snacks at a local Sainsbury’s, looking casual and affectionate.
Sam Thompson Moves On Too
Meanwhile, Zara’s ex, Sam Thompson, seems to have found someone new as well.
He was recently spotted kissing influencer Samie Elishi, known from Love Island 2023 and the All Stars series.
The pair attended Olivia Attwood’s 34th birthday party together and were seen holding hands and sharing a taxi home.
According to insiders, Sam and Samie really hit it off after exchanging flirty messages online.
They’ve already been spotted on several outings—including a cozy Easter weekend trip to a London market.