How Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott’s different kissing styles hint there could be trouble in paradise
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By REBECCA LAWRENCE FOR MAILONLINE
Published: 00:44 BST, 19 April 2025 | Updated: 00:53 BST, 19 April 2025
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Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott weren’t afraid to pack on the PDA on Thursday as they were spotted sharing a smooch in Los Angeles.
The One Direction singer, 33, and Love Island star, 28, finally went public with their new relationship on Tuesday having been spotted on a lunch date.
However, there could be trouble in paradise brewing for the new couple, with body language expert Judi James telling MailOnline how their kissing style relates to an uneven dynamic in their relationship.
Analysing the pictures, Judi explained: ‘This is a very passionate PDA but is also lacks balance.
‘Louis appears to have rushed out in his socks to plant a lingering and intense-looking kiss on Zara.
‘His forward lean, his closed eyes and the way he grips at the sleeve of her top make this the kind of ritual that says he’s reluctant to let her out of his sight.’
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Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott weren’t afraid to pack on the PDA on Thursday as they were spotted sharing a smooch in LA – but there could be trouble in paradise brewing
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Body language expert Judi James told MailOnline how their kissing style related to an uneven dynamic in their relationship, admitting it was a ‘passionate PDA but also lacks balance’
In contrast she said Zara’s ‘non-verbal display looks cooler though.
‘Her head leans back slightly as his tilts forward and there is no sideways tilting to make the kiss more lingering.
‘Her response to Louis’s intense arm grasp is to raise her hand but without any sign of reciprocal touching or hugging here.’
Judi’s comments echoed her sentiments from another outing earlier in the week, when she revealed that Louis looked to be the type to ‘fall in love quickly’, in contrast to ‘cautious’ Zara.
While Zara and Louis’ display may have raised some alarms for Judi, the PDA no doubt still came as a blow to Zara’s ex Sam Thompson, 32, whom she split from on New Years Day after a five-year romance.
Back in the UK the TV personality and I’m A Celeb winner was in Nottingham filming for This Morning.
Sam put on a brave face as he joked around with the crowd while shooting the live segment before jumping into a vintage car.
The reality star’s best friend Pete Wicks recently broke his silence on Zara and Louis’ new relationship while speaking to co-host Olivia Attwood on their KISS Breakfast radio show.
He quipped: ‘I know them, I have a slight connection there and you know, I’m happy, I’m happy for them. That’s amazing, I’ve seen the pictures they’re walking through a car park, really romantic…
‘I’m really struggling not to say anything but it is good gossip. I might tell you some more off air.’
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Judi mused: ‘His forward lean, his closed eyes and the way he grips at the sleeve of her top make this the kind of ritual that says he’s reluctant to let her out of his sight’
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Judi’s comments echoed her sentiments from another outing earlier in the week , when she revealed that Louis looked to be the type to ‘fall in love quickly’, in contrast to ‘cautious’ Zara
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Sam Thompson puts on a brave face as he is seen for the first time since ex Zara McDermott went official with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson
Zara and Louis first sparked romance rumours in March when a fellow diner at The Suffolk in Aldeburgh spotted the couple on a date.
The pair then inadvertently revealed they had travelled to the States together when Louis and Zara both took to their social media while watching Stereophonics at The Wiltern theatre in LA .
The new couple shared videos from the same area in the theatre just minutes apart, with Zara tagging the venue and band.
Earlier in the day, the documentary maker revealed she was in Los Angeles as she snapped a picture of the famous Crumbl cookies as she picked up the special Kardashian, Jenner edition box.
Their relationship already appears to be getting off to a strong start as the singer has reportedly introduced the stunner to his family after enjoying a handful of dates together.
A friend claimed that ‘wholesome and health-conscious’ Zara had left the family pleased Louis had found a girl who wasn’t into partying.
Louis’ last known romantic dalliance was with model Sofie Nyvang after the pair were spotted holding hands in February 2023.
He shares son Freddie, eight, with ex Briana Jungwirth.
