Zara McDermott seems ready to fully close one chapter of her life as she steps into a new one with Louis Tomlinson.
The former Love Island star has officially cut ties with her ex, Sam Thompson, by wiping all their old photos from her social media.
For fans who followed their relationship, this clean slate marks a pretty big shift.
Their romance had been front and center for years, with Zara and Sam sharing everything from funny TikTok challenges to sweet Instagram posts.
But after their breakup was confirmed on New Year’s Eve 2024, their online presence together came to a sudden stop.
Zara and Louis Take Things Up a Notch
Now, Zara’s love life is back in the spotlight—this time with former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson.
According to reports, she’s already moved into Louis’s stunning north London mansion after briefly returning to her parents’ home post-split.
An insider revealed that the couple is inseparable right now, explaining:
“They’re smitten and she’s been spending all her time at his place, she’s basically moved in.
Zara’s even filming her videos from Louis’s home instead of her parents’ now.
They’re in the honeymoon stage and just want to be together whenever possible.”
Social Media Seal of Approval
Fans got their first glimpse of Zara and Louis as an official couple when she shared a sweet Instagram snap of them kissing.
Louis jumped straight into the comments with “I love you,” while their families showed their support too—Zara’s brother called them a “beautiful couple,” and Louis’s sister chimed in with a simple “love love.”
The pair’s romance first became public five months ago, but friends close to them say things have gotten serious quickly.
Zara even spent much of the summer traveling with Louis, and now that they’re back in the UK, his home has become her base.
A Difficult Goodbye with Sam
Zara’s fresh start comes less than a year after her breakup with Sam Thompson.
Sources previously confirmed that the split wasn’t messy—just the result of a tough year where both were focused on their individual careers.
At the time, a source told the Daily Mail:
“Sam and Zara have ended their relationship. It’s been a very difficult decision, and they still have a lot of love for each other, but after working hard at their romance, they’ve decided to part ways.”
Their final public appearance together was in December, when Sam posted a heartfelt birthday tribute calling Zara his “soulmate” and “best friend.”
Sam’s Year of Healing
Sam has since opened up about how challenging the past year has been for him.
During a live show recording of his Staying Relevant podcast, his co-host Pete Wicks cheekily had the band play One Direction’s “Steal My Girl,” which left Sam jokingly cowering on stage in embarrassment.
Despite the laughter, Sam admitted he’s had a rough time since the split but praised Pete for being a constant source of support:
“There are only a select few people you can really rely on in those moments, and Pete is one of them.
He’s tough on the outside but soft at the core—he’s been the best friend I could ever ask for.”
What’s Next for Zara and Louis?
With Zara and Louis growing closer and taking such a big step by living together, all eyes are now on where their relationship heads next.
As for Sam, he’s still healing but leaning on his closest friends as he moves forward.
For Zara, deleting those old photos was more than just a social media update—it was her way of officially closing one door while stepping confidently into a new chapter.