Louis Tomlinson's sweet plan for Zara McDermott after Sam Thompson split
Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott's relationship is moving fast, with sources claiming the Love Island star has been 'smiling' since embarking on a romance with the One Direction singer
The relationship between Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott is reportedly "moving fast". Insiders have suggested that the One Direction star and the Love Island alum are getting along well.
Their romance was confirmed when they were spotted enjoying a quiet dinner at a boutique hotel restaurant. The pair savoured fish and chips and cocktails at The Suffolk, a low-key date arranged by Louis.
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Now, insiders are suggesting that Zara is quite smitten with Louis and things are progressing quickly for the couple. They had hoped to keep their relationship under wraps for a bit longer reports the Mirror.
"Zara really, really likes him. They've only been together a short while, but they clearly get on really well and are enjoying each other's company," a source revealed to Mail Online.
"They didn't want their relationship to be public this soon – and didn't think it would be. Louis ensured they went somewhere low-key in hopes of avoiding attention. He's an expert at staying under the radar, having been relentlessly photographed since his teenage years."
The insider further commented on Zara's current and previous relationships: "Things seem to be moving pretty fast. Zara is really happy and that's what matters the most – all anyone around her wants is to see her smiling. Things have been tough for her over the past 18 months and her break up from Sam Thompson was hard, so it's nice for her to have a fresh start."
Zara was previously in a relationship with Made In Chelsea's Sam Thompson. It was reported yesterday that she has been dating the One Direction star for just a "couple of weeks", but he is "clearly making her smile".
Friends have said "it's very early days but it's clear she is having fun like any single, twenty-something". 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.
Just a day before photos of Louis and Zara surfaced, Sam spoke about his break up. During his chat with Paul C Brunson on the Staying Relevant podcast, he was asked what he had been doing since the split: "Not much to be honest with you."
Seemingly taking a dig at Zara and her new romance - which has been speculated for a few weeks - he then said: "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. I love home, I am a real home body. I love my cats and being around my family and being in my home, I barely ever go out."
Paul then offered his advice, saying: "Spend time with your family, spend time creating. Tap into some of the things you loved as a boy. Tap into those and spend time doing those and that is going to increase the self esteem and self worth which is what you need now."
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