Inside Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson first meeting as romance 'confirmed'
Sam Thompson is said to be a 'loose cannon' following the news of his ex Zara McDermott getting cosy with the One Direction star in a romantic getaway.
Zara McDermott's reportedly enjoyed a recent date with Louis Tomlinson after images surfaced of their intimate meal at a lavish hotel setting, after he was said to have 'whisked' her away.
Not long before Christmas, Sam Thompson and Zara ended their five-year-long relationship. Recently Zara, 28, has been seen getting close to One Direction star Louis, with the pair sharing common values.
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They both appeared to be smitten, as they were pictured savouring a posh fish and chips meal accompanied by cocktails at The Suffolk, an upscale hotel near Ipswich. However some fans have been left baffled as to how they first met.
An insider claimed to the Sun that the duo "looked every bit the happy couple" during their dinner at the plush establishment, where prices for hotel rooms can sting you beyond £300 per night.
It comes as I'm A Celeb winner Sam seemingly made an indirect jab at Zara, just hours after their photos surfaced. He revealed during a podcast: "I suppose a lot of people look for validation in other people and they look for the other person instantly to fill that hole. I can't do that."
A friend of Zara remarked: "Six months ago he was crying in the street with photographers watching because he was upset at Zara. You have to wonder what he is going to say next. Why can't he just let her move on? Will she ever escape his clutches? Who knows."
It has been rumoured that documentary maker Zara is working on a TV project with Louis' siblings and that's how they became pals, according to reports in the Sun.
Eagle-eyed fans spotted that former Love Island star Zara currently follows Louis' sisters on social media, including make-up artists Lottie Tomlinson, and twins Daisy and Phoebe.
A fellow diner at a hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, spotted Zara and Louis enjoying a romantic meal and they can be seen beaming in photos obtained by The Sun.
The source who spoke to the publication added that the pair are taking things slow and a similarity they share is how close they are with their families.
A guest at the restaurant said they saw the pair looking relaxed as they touched each others' hands over the table. A source told the publication: "Louis whisked Zara away for a break in Suffolk and he absolutely charmed her, it's clear he thinks she's drop-dead gorgeous too.
"Louis is a proper gentleman so this trip was something he planned and put on for Zara. He was really thoughtful and wanted to make it special."
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