Zara McDermott gives fans a glimpse of Louis Tomlinson in candid Notting Hill snap

Zara McDermott has given fans another glimpse into her relationship with Louis Tomlinson after sharing a candid photograph of the singer during a stroll through London’s Notting Hill.

The image appeared among a series of photographs Zara described as being from her “favourites album”. Away from the cameras and red-carpet appearances, Louis can be seen casually walking through the colourful West London neighbourhood, giving fans an unusually relaxed glimpse of the couple’s life away from the spotlight.

For Louis Tomlinson fans, however, it was the unexpected appearance of the former One Direction star that immediately caught their attention.

Within the fan community on X, the photograph prompted excited reactions, with fans sharing the image and commenting on how happy they were to see another glimpse of Louis through Zara’s camera. Some joked about the singer’s casual appearance, while others focused on the fact that Zara had chosen to include him among photographs from her personal collection.

The post also reflects how openly Zara has spoken about her relationship with Louis since the pair went public.

In a fan Q&A, Zara was asked about the things she could not live without. Alongside her family and friends, she included “my bf of course!!!” a particularly affectionate reference to Louis. She has also allowed viewers into small parts of their relationship through her vlogs, where fans have spotted photographs and other details connected to the singer.

Her Christmas content attracted particular attention after viewers noticed signs that she had spent time with Louis and his family. Rather than making grand announcements about their relationship, Zara has generally shared small, personal moments with her followers.

The couple first sparked romance rumours in early 2025 before becoming increasingly public about their relationship. Zara later shared a photograph of herself with Louis, prompting the singer to respond publicly with a declaration of affection.

Since then, fans have followed their relationship through occasional photographs, social-media posts and glimpses into their everyday lives.

The latest Notting Hill photograph is another example of that quieter approach. There is no red carpet or staged photoshoot just Louis walking through London, captured by his girlfriend and included among the moments Zara considers favourites.

For fans watching their relationship unfold, it was enough to send the photograph quickly across social media and provide yet another glimpse of the couple’s life together.