Who is Zara McDermott? Everything to know amid Louis Tomlinson dating speculations

Zara McDermott is a reality TV star who gained recognition for her appearances in Love Island UK, X Factor, and Made in Chelsea. Before her reality TV career started in 2018, Zara used to work with the government and Home Office on campaigns to end violence against women and girls.

McDermott was spotted getting cosy with One Direction's Louis Tomlinson in a hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk where a fellow diner shared pictures of the two sharing a romantic meal. Dating rumors surrounding the two emerge following Zara's breakup with Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson.

Zara McDermott gained recognition after entering the Love Island UK villa as a new bombshell in 2018. Unfortunately, Zara was eliminated after spending ten days in the show.

She was then spotted in X Factor: Celebrity where she formed a group called No Love Lost, and was mentored by Simon Cowell, who had also mentored and launched Louis Tomlinson's career in 2010.

Post X Factor, Zara joined Made in Chelsea and started dating co-star Sam Thompson. The reality TV star worked with BBC to release a documentary on her personal experience called Zara McDermott: Revenge Person, which won a nomination for the National Television Award.

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More about Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson's rumored relationship

Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson are rumored to be dating after they were spotted enjoying a romantic date at a hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. A diner at the restaurant reported that the two looked affectionate and eyewitnesses noted that they held hands and shared laughter. As per the report, the singer planned the date.

As per The Sun, this wasn't their first date and the two have been on quite a few dates and liked each other's pictures on Instagram. While speaking to The Sun, a source present at the restaurant said,

"Louis is a proper gentleman so this trip was something he planned and put for Zara. He was really thoughtful and wanted to make it special."

The pair was spotted after Zara split from Sam Thompson earlier this year after dating for nearly five years. In the latest episode of his podcast, Staying Relevant, Sam was asked how what he was doing for self-improvement post-breakup, to which Sam responded by saying that he's doing "not much" and noted that while some people "look for validation in other people" he can't do that.

The couple reportedly broke up after Sam got wind of Zara's infidelity during the early years of their relationship.