Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson have broken their silence amid cheating rumors sparked by photos of Zara with Joey Essex. The couple, who went public with their relationship in August 2025, have been facing speculation after images emerged of Zara and Joey appearing to kiss while filming the upcoming series of Cooking With The Stars.
Sources Address Cheating Claims
A source close to Joey Essex told the tabloids: "Zara and Joey grew close during filming and have become good friends. They got on really well but it's all very innocent. There's nothing romantic there between them." Meanwhile, a source close to Zara addressed past cheating allegations, saying: "What happened on Celebrity X Factor was seven years ago when Zara was in her very early 20s. She's a different person now and doesn't deserve to have this constantly dragged back up. She's head over heels in love with Louis and they're totally committed to each other."
Social Media Activity
Zara and Louis have both posted to their Instagram accounts amid the drama. Zara shared pictures from a brand trip to her Instagram story, while Louis promoted his upcoming 'How Did We Get Here?' tour. Joey has not been active on social media since the photos were shared.
The couple appears to be paying no mind to the speculation and moving forward as usual. Fans have expressed support for Zara, urging others not to judge her based on past mistakes.
