Zara McDermott seen for the first time since secret relationship with One Direction's Louis Tomlinson revealed
03/23/2025 07:00 AM
ZARA McDermott has been spotted for the first time since The Sun revealed her secret relationship with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson.
The Strictly beauty, 28, looked casual and care-free as he headed to the gym in South West Londonthis morning.
Wearing all black, Zara tied her hair back for her workout, flashing a smile in the street.
Zara has been single since December after her five-year romance with 2023 I'm A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson fizzled out.
It comes just a week after Louis, 33, whisked model Zara to a hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, where a fellow diner snapped them enjoying a romantic meal.
A source added: "Louis whisked Zara away for a break in Suffolk and he absolutely charmed her.
"It's clear he thinks she's drop-dead gorgeous too.
"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 incredibly close with their families.
"Louis is very protective over his sisters and Zara is the same with her younger brother Brad.
"For now they're taking things slowly and enjoying each other's company to see where it takes them."
It's been a good week for Zara as it was also revealed she has become a millionaire after a string of TV jobs.
Since finding fame on Love Island, Zara has appeared in Made in Chelsea and on Strictly.
She's also landed hosting jobs in the shape of fronting BBC documentaries about revenge porn, eating disorders and rape culture.
And her success is reflected in the books of her firm Zara Nicole McDermott Ltd which has more than £300,000 in cash in its coffers.
Annual accounts show that over the course of 2022 and 2022 she paid around £170,000 in Corporation Tax which points to a taxable income of approaching £1m.
Meanwhile Zara's ex Sam was said to be blindsided by the reveal of her new relationship.
A source told The Sun: “Sam is obviously devastated by the news, he was with Zara for years and the break-up has hit him hard.
“He's taking some time out to focus on himself – it's completely blindsided and embarrassed him.
“He didn't expect Zara to move on so quickly and he's still dealing with the aftermath of the split.
“He's not found the split easy and has been trying to keep busy and take his mind off it by focusing on work, friends and family.
“But everyone can see that he's struggling and just needs to take some time out to reassess things.”
He's been supported by pals Pete Wicks and and Marvin Hulmes.
