Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson have been dating for weeks but it appears that the former Love Island star has finally confirmed her relationship with the One Direction singer with a new snap

Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott have confirmed their romance with a telling new social media snap. The pair had been rumoured to be dating for a few weeks now, after being pictured out on a date in Suffolk.

Sources told The Mirror just a few weeks ago that One Direction star Louis Tomlinson and Love Island star Zara McDermott had only been dating for a “couple” of weeks but insiders also said that the One Direction star is “clearly making her smile.”

Friends had said that “it’s very early days but it’s clear she is having fun like any single, twenty-something”. Zara broke up with Sam Thompson in December and she had been enjoying a “low-key but fun two weeks” with Louis.

In a new photo posted to social media, Zara shared her food and the food of the person she was with, tagging the fact she was in Malibu. Eagle eyed fans noticed that Louis’ tattoo was visible in the snap, soft launching their relationship.

The picture Zara posted revealed all ( 
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Louis and Zara were spotted at The Suffolk in Aldeburgh where rooms cost up to £315 a night. They reportedly dined on £100 fish and chips plus cocktails, and looked “every bit the happy couple”. Louis’ sisters Lottie, Daisy, and Phoebe, also all followed Zara on Instagram a few weeks ago – with Zara reciprocating by following Louis and all the Tomlinson sisters.

Earlier this week, Zara and Louis posted matching snaps to show they were together. They both separately revealed that they were at The Wiltern in California, watching Stereophonics for a glam date night.

Their videos had been posted on their social media separately but roughly at the same time and it was clear they were together as the view was very similar. During their date in Suffolk, sources claimed Louis planned the special trip.

Things seem to be heating up between Zara and Louis ( 
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They said: “They looked every bit the happy couple. 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. They share the same values and are both close with their families.”

Another insider added of the pair’s budding romance: “Zara has already met all the family and they can tell that she has made Louis giddy. It’s the first time in a long time that they have seen him happy. They think Zara is super wholesome and health-conscious so they are happy he is with someone who shuns the party life.”

Louis is said to be “very protective” over his sisters and that Zara is “the same” with her younger brother Brad. The pair are said to be enjoying each other’s company to “see where it takes them.”