Zara McDermott linked to popular boyband member

Zara McDermott ended her relationship with Sam Thompson last year

The reality star has been linked to singer Louis Tomlinson.

Eagle-eyed fans noticed the pair had started following one another on Instagram, but they have not address the relationship rumours.

Not only is Louis following Zara, but his sisters, Lottie, Daisy, and Phoebe, are also now following the reality star.

According to reports, they were linked after fans noticed the change on social media.

One fan wrote: "I've read a lot of rumours that Louis is in a relationship with Zara McDermott. They recently started to follow each other on Instagram. She follows all of his sisters, and they follow her back."

"Obviously, following a person on Instagram doesn't mean that people are in a relationship, but I just find it weird, and I am scared that this will be a new stunt.

"Especially since I've read about them many times. Louis is having a concert in London today, and I'm just waiting for Zara to be spotted there or that she post a story from the concert."

An insider told The Sun that Sam and Zara split up following months of arguments.

The couple's relationship ended after Zara realised she wasn't a 'priority' for Sam.

“Zara never felt like she was the priority with Sam. He always seemed to find someone or something to put before her,”

“They are both selfish in their own right and want to be successful in business as individuals – but of course that comes at a price.”

They also confirmed that Sam wasn’t maturing as much and that also left Zara feeling unhappy in their relationship.

“Sam is very childish – it’s even become a part of his ‘showbiz persona’ – but Zara feels as though she’s getting older and wants to start being taken more seriously,” the source said.