Louis Tomlinson has placed his trust in Zara McDermott for a promising future together. Six months after the One Direction crooner and Love Island veteran sparked whispers of romance in March, they officially confirmed their relationship on Zara's Instagram page. On August 4th, the 28-year-old beauty posted a steamy selfie of the pair locking lips, captioned with a heart emoji, to which Louis tenderly replied in the comments, "I love you x."
Prior to this public declaration, the duo had made more discreet displays of affection. As recently as last month, Louis took to social media to address long-standing rumors surrounding his relationship with the 28-year-old. In a July 14th post on X, the 33-year-old singer lamented, "The last few months have made it nearly impossible for me to be here. The relentless speculation about my relationship, my son, and even unfounded opinions about my mother have become too much and too painful to bear."
Over the years, Louis has been linked to the likes of Eleanor Calder, Danielle Campbell, and Briana Jungwirth, with whom he shares his 10-year-old son Freddie. Throughout this time, he has constantly battled conspiracy theories related to his relationships and sexuality.
Ironically, many of Louis' own fans have persistently and falsely alleged that he is romantically entangled with his ex-bandmate Harry Styles since the inception of One Direction in 2010. Speaking to Brazilian outlet g1 last year about these rumors, Louis said, "What I realized a few years ago is that there is nothing I can say or do to sway those who are deeply entrenched in this conspiracy. They are so convinced of their beliefs that they refuse to see the truth."
While Louis has fiercely pushed back when the rumors cross a line, he has come to terms with the fact that some fans will continue to believe what they want, regardless. As he put it, "I can't stop people from creating their own narratives. So be it."
On Zara's part, she has been subtly sharing glimpses of Louis on her Instagram for months. Back in April, the reality star, who was previously romantically linked to British TV personality Sam Thompson, posted a photo of two breakfast plates on her Instagram Story, with Louis' distinctive tattooed sleeve subtly visible in the background. She also attended Glastonbury Festival alongside the "Miss You" singer in June.
