Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott grab some 'alone time' at first Glastonbury
Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott are enjoying some cosy alone time amid the calm before the Glastonbury Festival storm.
The sweet new couple have been spotted at their first Glasto together, where The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, and Neil Young will headline over the weekend.
Of course, Worthy Farm is a celebrity hotspot at this time of year, with One Direction superstar Louis, 33, no stranger to some Glasto action—who could forget when he took a television in so revellers could watch the England football game?
This year, however, the pop star has a new companion by his side, having started dating Zara, 28, earlier in 2025 following her split from Sam Thompson, 32.
Exclusive video footage obtained by Metro captures the lovebirds stealing a moment away from the crowds.
Both were dressed in casual athletic attire, with Louis seemingly attempting to go incognito with a cap and pair of sunnies.
Ex-Love Islander Zara styled her blonde locks in a sleek ponytail and appeared to be wearing little to no makeup while tucking into a burger.
A source tells us she and Louis were 'enjoying a snack in the sunshine' away from the mob at the Interstage area.
'They didn't appear to be feeling too chatty but smiled between bites, enjoying some quiet alone time,' added the insider.
Silver Tongues hitmaker Louis is said to have 'charmed' Zara several months ago.
A source claimed previously that 'it's clear [Louis] thinks she's drop-dead gorgeous'.
Zara dated podcaster and presenter Sam Thompson for five years, shocking fans when they called it quits over the festive period.
While Zara has fully moved on, Sam was believed to be dating Love Island and reality star Sami Elishi for two months, having been papped snogging at a party.
But it's said their romance has now 'fizzled out', with conflicting schedules preventing them from spending any real time together.
MailOnline confirmed the split today, while Zara parties it up with Louis at Glasto.
'For Sam, it was his first relationship since his split from Zara, and the feeling is he would rather concentrate on work before getting into another long-term commitment,' a source told the publication.
Neither Zara nor Louis has spoken publicly about their blossoming relationship, but it's clear fans are invested.
Giving the world a glimpse into his feelings for his new girlfriend last month, Louis left his first comment on Zara's Instagram post about her upcoming BBC docuseries.
'Proud of you x', he wrote simply in a comment that has since garnered almost 30,000 likes.
Louis's influencer sisters also expressed admiration for Zara in the comments, proving she's already been made welcome in the family.
But for the Directioners who are also Sam fans, fear not, because there isn't believed to be any bad blood between Zara's men.
According to insiders, the pair held a 'peace dinner' last week while training together for Soccer Aid, hoping to avoid any awkwardness.
As per The Sun, Zara's ex and her new lover dined at Champneys in Tring, Herts, with other teammates present.
A source told the publication: 'There is no beef between the pair, and they're both going to ensure their love lives don't distract from such a big charity spectacle.
'They are fully aware that their every move is being scrutinised, and they've broken bread with their teammates, so it'll be smooth sailing on the day.'
Sam also spoke about the atmosphere between himself and Louis while chatting to Pete Wicks on their Staying Relevant podcast.
Ahead of kick-off, Sam was caught off guard by an interviewer who wanted the gossip. But, he was determined to string an answer together, despite the panic of his team.
'I think I did alright, and I meant everything I said as well,' he began, stressing that Soccer Aid is not about him, nor is it about Louis—it's about UNICEF.
'Everyone is going to be there for the exact same reason,' Sam said.
'And if [Louis] has anything about him, which I've heard he does, he's going to sit there and say the exact same thing.' More Trending
Pete applauded him for handling the potentially uncomfortable situation with grace, sarcastically asking whether he shed tears once the call ended.
'I came off, and I wasn't far off that [crying], and I didn't realise I was sweating so hard I had sweat patches under my arms,' Sam said. 'You know when you're sweating buckets? And I turned around to our PR and was like, 'Was that OK?''
Since striking up a romance, Louis has been spotted packing on the PDA on several occasions.
They've also holidayed in Costa Rica, and she joined him in Los Angeles.
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