Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott show up at Glastonbury Festival

Former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson and Love Island alum Zara McDermott put on a display as they strolled hand-in-hand at Glastonbury Festival, confirming growing speculation about their blossoming romance.

The couple, who were first romantically linked in March, looked relaxed and content while enjoying the sunshine at Worthy Farm.

Louis, 33, kept things casual in a retro football shirt and black cargo trousers, topped off with sunglasses and a baseball cap. Meanwhile, Zara, 28, donned a sporty black Adidas tee with matching trousers and had her blonde locks tied back in a ponytail.

Their affectionate outing came just hours after Louis was spotted enjoying a casual smoking break with friends, reportedly during what had seemed to be a “boys-only” trip.

The public appearance at Glastonbury quickly dispelled any doubt about Zara’s presence on the trip –and her place by Louis’s side.

The pair were later seen sharing more heartfelt moments as Louis supported Zara during a panel talk she delivered for charity Refuge, titled How to Create Societal Change: Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls.

According to onlookers, Louis stayed close, ensuring he remained within Zara’s eyeline throughout the session, offering smiles of encouragement. “It was really sweet to watch – they certainly seem very smitten,” a source told The Sun.

Their growing connection follows a reportedly awkward run-in earlier this month between Louis and Zara’s ex-boyfriend, Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson, at the Soccer Aid charity match. In a clip circulating online, Louis appeared to ignore Sam during post-match interactions at Manchester’s Old Trafford, adding fuel to the narrative of simmering tension.