Zara McDermott cuts final ties with ex Sam Thompson as she moves in with Louis Tomlinson

Zara McDermott is taking a new step in her relationship with Louis Tomlinson, while severing ties with her ex-boyfriend Sam Thompson. The former Love Island participant has deleted all traces of Thompson from her social media feeds and has begun filming and posting from Tomlinson’s north London home, according to The Sun and multiple outlets familiar with the arrangement.

The development comes after McDermott and Thompson confirmed their split on New Year’s Eve 2024, ending a relationship that had been a staple of their public profiles. Since then, McDermott has reportedly moved out of the Fulham property she shared with Thompson and into the multi-millionaire singer’s residence, shifting her base from her family home to his London mansion as they grow closer in what friends describe as a “honeymoon phase.” Insiders told The Sun that McDermott has been spending nearly all of her time at Tomlinson’s place and has begun recording social media content there rather than at her parents’ house. The Daily Mail has also noted the changes in living arrangements, with McDermott seen prioritizing time at Tomlinson’s home as their relationship accelerates.

The timeline aligns with McDermott and Tomlinson’s public resume of the relationship: they began dating earlier in the year after meeting at the start of the calendar year, with their first Instagram post together showing them sharing a kiss and Tomlinson publicly replying with an “I love you.” Siblings on both sides have publicly supported the couple, signaling a broad, family-first endorsement of the romance. Zara’s brother commented on a post with “beautiful couple,” while Tomlinson’s sister wrote “love love,” underscoring a supportive family dynamic as the couple moves forward.

The shift in McDermott’s personal life comes after a difficult year for Thompson and McDermott, who issued statements in December noting that their breakup was not marred by scandal or fallout but rather a mutual decision to focus on individual careers. A source told MailOnline at the time that the split was “an incredibly difficult decision” but that both had to dedicate time to their own projects before entering 2025 apart, a stance they have largely maintained in recent public appearances and social media activity.

The partnership’s momentum is underscored by McDermott’s public displays of affection with Tomlinson and the visible endorsement from their respective siblings. Their first social media post as a couple—the kiss photo—appeared to set a tone for a relationship that friends describe as intense and transitional. Tomlinson’s comment on the post, combined with visible family support, suggests a level of social affirmation that distinguishes their union from McDermott’s earlier relationship, which had a similar public profile but did not have the same familial backing at the outset.

For now, McDermott appears to be consolidating her personal and professional life with Tomlinson as her base of operations, moving away from the Fulham home she once shared with Thompson and embracing a new chapter that keeps her at the center of a high-profile relationship. Reps for McDermott and Tomlinson did not comment on ongoing arrangements when contacted by press, and Daily Mail’s inquiries to the parties’ representatives remain open.

In recent months, Thompson has publicly reflected on the toll of the year and the support he has found in close friends, including fellow media personalities, who have helped him navigate a period of significant change. The conversation around his own professional and personal development continues as McDermott’s relationship with Tomlinson solidifies in the public eye. As Culture & Entertainment coverage of this evolving story continues, observers will watch how the couple balances their high-profile status with their personal lives, including their living arrangements, social-media presence, and future career plans.