Louis Tomlinson has been spotted enjoying a romantic meal with Zara McDermott – days after fans speculated the pair were dating.

The One Direction star, 33, is said to have planned the date, which saw him take Zara, 28, to a hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk.

A fellow diner at the hotel spotted the pair enjoying a romantic meal and they can be seen beaming in photos obtained by The Sun.

The pair looked besotted as they giggled and held hands while enjoying fish and chips and cocktails – before apparently spending the night at the hotel.

The publication reported that the pair have been on a number of low key dates over the past few weeks and have been speaking for a while.

A source told the publication: ‘Louis whisked Zara away for a break in Suffolk and he absolutely charmed her, it’s clear he thinks she’s drop-dead gorgeous too.

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Louis Tomlinson has been spotted enjoying a romantic meal with Zara McDermott – days after fans speculated the pair were dating (Zara seen earlier this month)

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The One Direction star, 33, is said to have planned the date, which saw him take Zara, 28, to a hotel in Aldeburgh, Suffolk (Louis seen in 2023)

‘Louis is a proper gentleman so this trip was something he planned and put on for Zara. He was really thoughtful and wanted to make it special.’

The source added that the pair are taking things slow and a similarity they share is how close they are with their families.

A guest at the restaurant said they saw the pair looking relaxed as they touched each others’ hands over the table.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Louis and Zara for comment.

MailOnline revealed Zara had split with Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson December after five years together, with the Strictly star revealing shortly after that she had moved out of their Chelsea home.

In January, she shared a TikTok documenting her day filming for Morning Live, where she confirmed she was living somewhere new, with clips of her in bed and glimpses of her room while getting ready.

The luxury abode Sam and Zara shared is right next door to Sam’s sister and fellow Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson.

The former couple had often give fans a glimpse in their home through their funny skits together and their joint home renovation page.

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A fellow diner at the hotel spotted the pair enjoying a romantic meal and they can be seen beaming in photos obtained by The Sun

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MailOnline revealed Zara had split with Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson December after five years together, with the Strictly star revealing shortly after that she had moved out

The ultra modern home boasted their very own opulent basement cinema, complete with a glamorous bar area.

Fans speculated that Zara had moved on with Louis, sharing conspiracy theories that they pair could be secretly dating after noticing that they follow each other on Instagram.

Louis only follows 336 accounts on the social media platform with Zara being one of them.

Reddit users also claim that Louis’s sisters, including make-up artists Lottie Tomlinson, and twins Daisy and Phoebe, follow Zara too.

While earlier this month, Zara set tongues wagging with Lucien Laviscount after they were spotted getting cosy at the BRIT Awards.

The newly single star was seated next to the Emily in Paris heartthrob, 32, for the entire ceremony and lapped up the attention she received from him.

An insider said: ‘Lucien was making his move. He was chatting her up all night, whispering in her ear and dancing with her.

‘He seemed really smitten. Zara clearly enjoyed his company as she couldn’t stop smiling and laughing.’

Awkwardly ex Sam was seated just a few tables away from the Love Island beauty, as she dazzled in a stunning white gown with feather detailing which boasted a daring thigh high split.

He was joined on the Hits radio exclusive table with his best pal Pete, former Love Islander Olivia Attwood, and actress Gemma Atkinson.