Get the latest OK! breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsApp Zara McDermott and former One Direction heartthrob Louis Tomlinson have been spotted enjoying a cosy date, fuelling the ongoing rumours about their budding romance following Zara’s split from Sam Thompson. Strictly Come Dancing star Zara, 28, and pop star Louis, 33, were spotted by an eagle-eyed guest at a hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, enjoying a romantic dinner for two. This comes after a series of previous dates and weeks after Zara’s split from boyfriend of five years, Made In Chelsea star Sam. Ex-Love Island beauty Zara and Louis were seen sharing laughs and holding hands over a lavish £100 fish and chips meal and cocktails. “They looked every bit the happy couple,” an onlooker told The Sun.
Zara McDermott and former One Direction heartthrob Louis Tomlinson have been spotted enjoying a cosy date
(Image: Instagram/Zara McDermott)
The pair were spotted at Aldeburgh’s plush The Suffolk where rooms can set you back up to £315 a night. The fellow guest noted that Zara and Louis seemed like they were “having a great time”. They observed how “Zara had a few cocktails” and “Louis was really making her giggle” as they chatted away in the posh venue. “Louis is a proper gentleman so this trip was something he planned and put on for Zara,” the insider told the publication. “He was really thoughtful and wanted to make it special. They share the same values and are both incredibly close with their families.” They added that Zara and Louis are taking things slow at the moment but are “enjoying each other’s company”. Rumours of a romance between the pair began swirling in recent weeks. Eagle-eyed fans spotted that Louis, alongside his sisters Lottie, Daisy, and Phoebe, are all now following Zara on Instagram. This, along with the fact that Zara follows all of Louis’ sisters, sparked the speculation.
Zara and Louis were snapped enjoying a cosy dinner
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The online connection didn’t go unnoticed, as a One Direction fan posted on Reddit: “I’ve read a lot of rumours that Louis is in a relationship with Zara McDermott. They recently started to follow each other on Instagram. She follows all of his sisters, and they follow her back.” Zara and ex Sam shocked fans when they split earlier this year. The television personalities reportedly spent the holiday season apart before Zara left their shared home in London.
Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott split earlier this year
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A Christmas Day post by Sam sparked controversy, as it was perceived as a veiled jab at his ex. He wrote: “Bit of a different Christmas this year… What could have been another standard Christmas has turned out to be one that I’ll never forget!” Initially, Zara responded with affection, saying: “So proud of you, it’s so lovely that you chose to give up your Christmas Day to help others.” However, in a subsequent episode of his podcast, Staying Relevant, which he co-hosts with close friend Pete Wicks, Sam opened up about his emotional state, confessing: “It was tough. It’s been a tough month. A real tough month. I did charity on Christmas Day. Well, I was alone so I thought..”
