Zara McDermott ‘so happy’ as Louis Tomlinson ‘puts a smile back on her face’ after Sam Thompson split
ZARA McDermott is said to be over the moon with her blossoming new romance with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson.
The Sun exclusively revealed this week that Strictly’s Zara, 28, is now dating singer Louis Tomlinson, 33, after the pair were spotted on a cosy night out.
Louis whisked model Zara to a hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, where a fellow diner snapped them enjoying a romantic meal.
Although the new romance comes just two months after her split from I’m A Celeb’s Sam Thompson, Zara is reportedly “so happy”.
A source told the Mail that the pop star has “put a smile back on her face” after a tough breakup.
“Zara is so happy, it’s early days with her and Louis but everything is going well between them,” a friend told the publication.
“News of their romance leaked sooner than they intended – the plan was to keep things private for as long as possible. They still hope to keep intimate details away from prying eyes.”
Zara is said to be enjoying the finer things in life including being wined and dined by the global pop star.
They added: “She had been with Sam for years and in the end their relationship became transactional… they had lost their sparkle. Louis has certainly put a smile back on her face.”
On Sam’s latest episode of his Staying Relevant podcast, he shared an emotional update with Celebs Go Dating expert Paul C Brunson.,
The newly-single star said: “I’m terrified about where I’m going.
“The way I see my life is that there’s a plane and the pilot’s past out and they’re going ‘can anybody fly a plane?’ and it’s like ‘no but they’re going to put Sam in the cockpit and you’re like smashing buttons… I’ve got to land this thing and you have no idea what you’re doing.”
Sam admitted he doesn’t look to “people look for validation in others to fill that hole” following his split – unlike some others.
The former Made In Chelsea star then asked Paul: “I think there are so many people in this world that are going through a break-up, that if you can give me some advice, I imagine we could probably help someone out there. I mean they’re f****** tough.
“What’s the first bit of advice you would give to someone who’s been given the boot and what do you do.
“Would you go out straight away and try and find someone else, would you sit in it for a bit, do you dwell, what’s the stages of it?”
Paul then explained that most people go through many stages before they find themselves again.
Sam shared: “I suppose a lot of people look for validation in other people right? And they look for the next person instantly because it’s like ‘I need to find someone else to fill that hole and I need to find that excitement’.
“You know when you get that excited feeling when you are talking to someone new and fresh. I can’t do that.”
Since The Sun revealed photos of Zara and Louis’ dates, Sam has jetted off on a golfing trip to Sicily with pals.
His getaway came after it was revealed that he’s set for an awkward run in with ex Zara McDermott’s new man Louis in just a few weeks time.
They’re both preparing for Soccer Aid on June 15, and the former Made In Chelsea star is set to come face-to-face with the singer at the event.
Both Sam and Louis will be playing for England, which they have done in previous years.
The Sun revealed Louis and Zara were seen giggling and holding hands while they dined on £100 fish and chips on their date.
Sam and Zara, who appeared on Made In Chelsea together, struggled to paper over the insecurities and cracks in their five-year relationship, following a cheating scandal and family feuds.
The couple spent last Christmas apart, confirming shortly after that they had ended their relationship after “a tough year”.
Even before their date, fans of Two of Us singer Louis were sure he’d become the new man on documentary-maker Zara’s roster.
Last week, the pair’s followers went into overdrive when they noticed they had both recently started following each other on Instagram.