Louis Tomlinson goes Instagram official with Zara McDermott and shows he's a supportive boyfriend
The Sun revealed in March that the Strictly
star, 28, and the former
One Direction
singer, 33,
were an item after being spotted on dates and holidaying together.
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Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott have gone Instagram official
Credit: zara_mcdermott/Instagram
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The One Direction star showed he's a supportive boyfriend with a gushing message on Zara's latest post
Credit: zara_mcdermott/Instagram
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The Sun revealed Louis and Zara have been dating for the last few months
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The pair have continued to grow close over the last few months and Louis has now shared a gushing tribute to
Documentary maker Zara posted a photo of her latest BBC Three project.
Posting a photo of her at a desk editing her work and said: "
In the edit for my new series all about Thailand.
I'm so unbelievably excited about this one.
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"
I can't believe I've been making documentaries for five years now… every year that goes by I feel my confidence in front of the camera, in my producing (and in myself!!) growing so much.
"I feel really proud of this, of our amazing team for creating such a special series with so much depth to it, exploring some pretty serious topics but also capturing the fun too.
"
I learnt SO much making this programme. I cannot wait.
"Thailand will be out later this year after my stalking documentary which will be out this summer
."
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Louis was quick to praise his reality star girlfriend, writing in the comment section: "Proud of you x"
Sam Thompson moves on from Zara McDermott with Love Island star days after she goes public with Louis Tomlinson
The pop star's message has racked up over 12k likes, which marks the first time he has publicly commented on one of her posts.
His sisters were also full of support, with Lottie Tomlinson sharing two red heart emojis in the comments.
Louis younger sister Daisy Tomlinson also wrote: "Clever and beautiful," followed by a heart icon.
Last month Louis and Zara were
Louis
could be seen leaning in for a kiss as he tenderly grabbed
and pulled her closer to him.
They then shared a smooch on the driveway as Louis passionately gripped her sweatshirt.
Their affectionate display has given fans a glimpse of their growing closeness, just weeks after The Sun revealed they were dating.
Just days before, they were
as they held hands on their Californian holiday.
The couple - whose
- were spotted on a romantic stroll in Malibu.
A source said: 'Louis and Zara are exclusive and aren't seeing anyone else.
'Louis is totally smitten with Zara and she feels the same about him.'
It was the first time they've been pictured as a couple since their cosy dinner date in March.
Zara today launched her new swim and gym-wear range, Rise by
She shared stunning snaps of herself wearing her collection's must-have pieces on her Instagram page, while enjoying her holiday with One Direction star Louis.
The new couple had been snapped through the window enjoying £100 fish and chips together after getting to know each other out of the spotlight.
Then last week they jetted out to spend time together in Los Angeles, where they both posted videos from a
Insiders claim Louis has already introduced Zara to his family.
A source told The Sun: 'Louis and Zara are totally hooked on each other.
'They have kept everything very low key so far but their relationship is getting more serious.
'Zara has been busy filming a new documentary for the BBC but she scheduled in a break to get away with her family, then spend some time with Louis.
'She is really happy and has found someone very special in Louis.
Sam's moving on
TV star
on a night out, confirming rumours that they had secretly been seeing each other
.
The couple posed for photos together and were seen
An unnamed source told
"Sam has introduced Samie to many of his friends now including some of the
"The biggest test came on Saturday night at Olivia's birthday party when Samie met Sam's best friend Pete for the first time."
The source added: "But Pete absolutely loves Samie for Sam and thinks they really suit, which has only brought them closer together."
"Although she would hate to admit it, Samie is smitten and they really like each other."
Outside of the exclusive bash, the duo could barely keep their hands off each other, as they shared a kiss in the street.
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Zara has already got the approval of Louis sisters
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A source told The Sun that 'Louis and Zara are totally hooked on each other'
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