Rumours are reaching fever pitch that pop star Louis Tomlinson and television personality Zara McDermott could be heading for the aisle, with sources suggesting a proposal is imminent.
A Whirlwind Romance Blossoms
The couple, who confirmed their relationship on Instagram in the summer of 2025 after dating for just ten months, are said to be more in love than ever. The speculation intensified in December 2025 when McDermott celebrated her 29th birthday by posting a cosy picture with Tomlinson, captioning it “The best birthday ever with you & the final year of my 20s.”
An insider told The Mirror, “You’ve never seen a couple so in love with each other. They’re so blissfully in love and I think we could be hearing wedding bells soon.” Despite not yet marking their one-year anniversary, reports indicate the One Direction singer is seriously considering getting down on one knee.
Love and Loss: A Catalyst for Commitment
The source suggests that recent tragedies in Tomlinson's life have influenced his perspective on seizing happiness. The singer was “beyond devastated” by the death of his former bandmate Liam Payne in October 2024. This loss came after the passing of his mother, Johannah Deakin, in 2016 and his sister, Félicité, in 2019.
According to reports, McDermott entered his life at a pivotal moment, providing crucial support. “Louis has been through so much... and she’s a great comfort. She’s seen what he’s been through, with all the grieving, and she really respects him,” the insider added. This profound connection has reportedly made Tomlinson realise that “life is very short and you’ve got to do something about it if you’re happy.”
Family Approval and Future Plans
It appears Zara McDermott has been warmly welcomed into the Tomlinson family fold. In December 2025, Louis's twin sisters, Daisy and Phoebe, mentioned on their podcast that they would be spending Christmas together as an extended family, noting their brother's new girlfriend would be joining them.
Tomlinson himself has credited McDermott with inspiring his music, telling Steven Bartlett’s podcast in October 2025, “I’m a deeply, deeply romantic person... if I wasn’t feeling so good, like right now, I wasn’t feeling so in love, the record probably would have a slightly different feel to it.”
With the couple described as “totally smitten” and sources insisting this is “true love and not a showbiz romance,” all signs point towards a potential engagement announcement in the near future, with fans now speculating about a possible 2026 wedding.
