Louis Tomlinson has reportedly flown Zara McDermott 5,000 miles to a holiday hotspot, where the pair are said to be enjoying a romantic holiday amid their busy schedule

Louis recently confirmed his relationship with Zara on social media(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Zara McDermott is off on a romantic holiday, thanks to her new boyfriend, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson. It is claimed that Zara has flown off for a romantic getaway with her new beau. Insiders revealed that One Direction star Louis splashed out thousands of pounds to fly Zara 5,000 miles to join him while he’s working on his upcoming album.

It would mark Louis’ first record since his 2022 album, Faith In The Future, which landed at Number One on the Official Charts Company. They are believed to be staying in a secluded villa on the coast in Santa Teresa.

A source shared: “Louis and Zara are going from strength to strength.” He had his team arrange her first-class travel from London to Costa Rica over the weekend. This meant Zara couldn’t attend the TV BAFTAS, but she is eager to spend as much time with Louis as possible.

A source told The Sun: “He’s been in Costa Rica for a few weeks recording his album and is keen to show her the sights.” In a few weeks, Louis will return to the UK for Soccer Aid, participating in the annual charity match at Old Trafford.

However, insiders said Zara won’t be heading to the stadium to cheer him on. It’s not surprising, considering her ex, Sam Thompson, will also be playing. A friend shared: “It will be awkward enough for Louis and Sam, let alone if Zara went. She has no desire to make things about herself and won’t be attending. She will be cheering Louis on from home.”

It was first revealed that the unlikely pair were an item in March, after a series of low-key dates in the UK. Last month, Zara flew out to join Louis in Malibu before the pair returned to the UK. They proved they were just like any other couple when seen shopping in his local Sainsbury’s.

This comes after Sam recently broke his silence about his Zara dating Louis. The former I’m a Celebrity winner is set to play on the same Soccer Aid team as the singer next month in aid of UNICEF. And Sam, who today launched a 260-mile endurance challenge for the charity, told the Mirror how he’d heard that Louis was a “great bloke.”

Sam and Zara split last year(Image: Getty)

He said: “I’ve never met Louis, but the moment I see him, I’ll be like, ‘mate, how amazing is this what we’re doing, and hopefully we can make as much money as possible’. And I imagine – from what I hear, is a really lovely bloke – I imagine the reply will be exactly the same.”

Sam, who split from Zara four months ago and is now dating Samie Elishi, added: “It’s a charity football game and everyone will have a smile on their face….everybody is doing it for a cause that is far beyond relationships and who’s hooking up with who and all that kind of stuff. Football brings everyone together.”

Things are heating up for Sam, too, as the former Made in Chelsea star was photographed enjoying a passionate kiss with Samie Elishi, another Love Island alumnus. It’s believed to be Sam’s first public romance since his shock split from Zara earlier this year – and a source tells us his ex is actually happy with the new development. “Even though Sam and Zara’s relationship ended a long time before they officially split up, Sam did feel a bit like he had egg on his face,” an exclusive source tells OK!.“He knew it had been over for a while, but of course seeing his ex move on with a member of one of the world’s most successful boy bands ever is a little bit different to the norm. She’s hit the jackpot!”, they add. “Zara understandably doesn’t want to be seen as the villain, and it’s not easy when you’re the first to move into a new relationship. If this news stops people thinking of Sam as a victim, especially after she cheated on him when they were together, she’s happy.”

Donate to Sam’s Match Ball Mission for Soccer Aid for UNICEF now, by visiting socceraid.org.uk/challenge This year, thanks to the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, every donation you make to Soccer Aid for UNICEF will be doubled – up to £5 million.