Zara McDermott recently posted a series of summer photographs on Instagram, one of which featured her in a white, backless gown on a staircase, prompting speculation about her relationship with boyfriend Louis Tomlinson.
The former 'Love Island' contestant, 29, captioned the collection of images "sorry I've been busy summering!!!!!!!" IMAGE6
McDermott began dating the One Direction singer, 34, in early 2025, shortly after her split from Sam Thompson. Since making their relationship Instagram official, she has publicly supported Tomlinson's career, including the release of his new album and his ongoing tour. In March, McDermott spoke about their relationship, telling fans she "can't live without" Tomlinson. She also revealed that she has moved into Tomlinson's north London home.
Tomlinson has had a successful year, with his album "How Did I Get Here?" reaching number one. McDermott has been a visible supporter of his solo tour, though her own work commitments have occasionally required her to return to the UK. The couple were seen together at England's World Cup semi-final match last month, an event that drew celebrity attendees to the U.S. IMAGE2
McDermott has previously spoken about the challenges of their long-distance relationship, particularly concerning sleep. She shared in a YouTube video that she struggles to sleep when apart from Tomlinson, attributing it to a psychological need for his presence to feel secure and relaxed enough to rest. She described how being without him leaves her feeling discombobulated and that she sometimes dreads going to sleep because she anticipates an inability to fall asleep properly.
In addition to the bridal-style photo, McDermott's summer dump included a flashback to the World Cup earlier in the summer, a gym selfie, and a playful shot from a photoshoot where she was wearing a dressing gown. IMAGE1 IMAGE3 IMAGE4 IMAGE5