Louis Tomlinsonis putting faith in his future with Zara McDermott.
As a lifestyle advisor, I’ve been following the blossoming relationship between the former One Direction singer and the Love Island alum closely for six months now. Just recently, they took their relationship status to the next level by making it official on Instagram, with the singer showcasing their bond on his beloved Zara’s page.
August 4th saw Zara, who is 28, sharing a loving selfie with a heart emoji that depicted her and her partner kissing. To which, Louis affectionately replied in the comments section, “I love you x.
Previously, the pair have hinted at their romantic involvement in a more understated manner. Interestingly, only last month, Louis publicly acknowledged speculations surrounding his relationship with the 28-year-old on social media.
Louis, aged 33, expressed in a July 14 post on X that due to recent events, he’s been unable to maintain his presence here. The endless discussions about his relationship, son, or even unwarranted opinions on his mother have become overwhelming and painful for him to witness.
Over the course of my life, I’ve been fortunate enough to be in relationships with remarkable women like Eleanor Calder, Danielle Campbell, and Briana Jungwirth. With Briana, I’m blessed to share the joy of parenthood with our wonderful 10-year-old son Freddie. However, throughout these years, I’ve found it necessary to address unfounded theories about my personal life and relationships that have unfortunately arisen.
In fact, it’s been persistently rumored by some of Louis’ own followers that he and his former bandmate, Harry Styles, have a romantic relationship, despite the band starting back in 2010.
Louis shared with g1, a Brazilian outlet, last year that he understood a few years ago that there’s simply no words he can use, nor actions he can take, to counteract those who propagate this conspiracy theory. They are so deeply entrenched in their beliefs that they won’t recognize the truth for what it truly is.
In my role as a lifestyle expert, I find myself often reflecting on the experiences of others, and lately, I’ve been thinking about Louis – a figure whose personal life has been the subject of much speculation. Despite his efforts to set the record straight when rumors stray too far, he understands that some fans will persist in their beliefs. In his own words, “There’s not much I can do to stop people from creating their own narratives. So, let it be.
For several months, the former contestant on “Love Island” has been posting secretive images of Louis on her Instagram. As far back as April, this reality TV star (who was once romantically connected to British television personality Sam Thompson) posted a photo of two breakfast plates on her Instagram Story, subtly revealing Louis’ distinctive tattooed arm in the scene. In June, she was spotted at Glastonbury festival with the singer of “Miss You”.
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As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that in August 2025, over half a year since whispers of our romance first stirred, my dear partner, formerly known for his work with One Direction, and I reached a significant milestone in our relationship. In celebration, I posted a heartwarming selfie on my page, filled with tender moments, accompanied by a symbol of love – the classic heart emoji. Louis, ever thoughtful, replied with his affectionate words, “I love you x.
Luke Newton made it official with Antonia Roumelioti on May 9, posting a heartwarming Instagram photo of them sharing a sweet cheek kiss. They’ve been fueling romance speculation since June 2024, and their appearance together at the British Vogue and Netflix pre-BAFTA TV Awards party solidified her as his shining gem for the season.
At her 30th birthday party on May 3, Gigi Hadid publicly confirmed her relationship with boyfriend Bradley Cooper, a week after the high-profile celebration. The supermodel affectionately captioned the shared Instagram photo: “I feel so fortunate to be 30! I’m grateful for every up and down, for all the lessons and blessings they’ve brought me. To experience it all! I’m so blessed to be a mom, friend, partner, sister, daughter, colleague to some extraordinary people!” The couple began dating in 2023 but only recently made their relationship public when Gigi told Vogue in an interview on March 11 that they are “very romantic and happy.
On April 29th, Ice Spice shared a peek into her and Sauce Gardner’s budding relationship through a mirror selfie as part of a photo collection. Whispers about the connection between the “Barbie World” artist and the New York Jets player started circulating after Ice Spice attended one of their games in September. Since then, they have been spotted together on numerous occasions, including at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
Lucas Bravo and Shailene Woodley are popping the champagne as they celebrate the grand launching. The actor from Emily in Paris posted a series of photos in April 2025 from their trip to Slab City, California, featuring images of them holding hands in the desert, taking selfies with cowboy hats, and posing with Sophie Hawley-Weld from Sofi Tukker for the camera.
Their vacation took place a month after Lucas publicly confirmed their relationship, telling People that he was “really happy.” Their romance first sparked speculation when they were photographed taking a romantic walk in Paris, France, with Lucas’ arms around her and their hands intertwined.
Two months following their relationship’s confirmation at an after-party following the 2025 Oscars, Inka Williams made their relationship public on Instagram. Channing Tatum, famously known from “Magic Mike”, posted a kiss on her forehead in celebration of his birthday, which was accompanied by the caption on her April 2025 post. The caption read, “Happy life to the most handsome, kindest, funniest, stupidest (in a loving way), and most gorgeous human ever.” She added, “Thank you for making life more beautiful.
Madelaine Petsch and Tyga made their relationship Instagram-official on April 21st, as seen in a series of photos she posted. These pictures offered a glimpse into their romance, including one where she leans her head on Tyga’s shoulder at Coachella, and another capturing them hugging while gazing into the night sky.
Rumors of their romantic connection began circulating in February when they were spotted sitting courtside at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets basketball game on the 19th. They also attended Vanity Fair’s Instagram Young Hollywood party together later that month.
In a manner reminiscent of Lady Whistledown, Nicola Coughlan publicly acknowledged romantic speculations about her and Jake Dunn by posting on Instagram in February. She celebrated his birthday by sharing a picture of him on her Instagram Stories. The couple fueled rumors of romance during the All Points East music festival last summer, with further speculation arising months later following an outing in London.
A month following his legal separation from Britney Spears, Sam Asghari confirmed his relationship with Brooke Irvine by posting a heartwarming collection of pictures as the New Year began.
Previously hidden from public view, the former star of “Vanderpump Rules” confirmed her relationship with Nick Martin in a heartfelt birthday tribute on Instagram in December. The couple’s Christmas card photo from Casa Vega was posted by Martin himself. Earlier, Katie had hinted at her romantic involvement, confessing to fans during an October episode of Dana Kathan’s podcast “Disrespectfully” that she indeed had a boyfriend who made her feel extraordinary and was special in his own right.
In February 2024, the actor from “Magic Mike” confirmed his relationship with Caitlin O’Connor publicly, following their appearance on the red carpet two months earlier. This development occurred approximately seven months after Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara announced their divorce after seven years of marriage.
In a post titled “My Week in Review,” Joe posted some pictures from his celebration with the actress from “Winning Time,” including a heartwarming selfie showing her posed in front of flowers and a box of candy shaped like a heart.
In 2023, Halsey and Avan Jogia fueled romance rumors with a Halloween post, sharing pictures that seemed to confirm their relationship. One image showed Halsey holding Jogia’s hand, with her facing away from the camera. Their first public display of affection was a month prior, in Hollywood, and now it appears they are engaged. Halsey herself confirmed this in September, replying to a post on X that read, “Halsey says she hopes to marry boyfriend Avan Jogia.” She simply captioned her photos with, “Fiancé Avan Jogia.
On Instagram, Jana Kramer posted a picture from January 2023 showing herself laughing with soccer star Allan Russell, who had his arms around her. She wrote in the caption, “Back where it all began.” Over a year later, this couple, who have son Roman Russell, got married in a July 2024 ceremony in Scotland. However, they had actually legally wed earlier that same year in January. On her podcast ‘Whine Down’ in March 2025, Jana, mother to Jolie Caussin and Jace Caussin from her previous relationship with Mike Caussin, shared that the secret ceremony was significant to them as it was something private for just the two of them, and they didn’t announce it publicly.
In October 2022, Charlie Puth confirmed during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show that he was in love and had a partner. It wasn’t until December that he publicly revealed who his beloved was through an Instagram post for his birthday. He shared photos of himself kissing Brooke Sansone in a photobooth, captioned “Ohhhhh I’m NOT a loser… ’cause I didn’t lose her!!!”. The couple then married in September 2024.
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