Louis Tomlinson's 'uncomfortable' gesture to Zara McDermott shows 'distance'

Daily Mirror

30-05-2025

One Direction's Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott appear head over heels for each other on their latest getaway, but an expert has claimed there's some distance between them
Louis Tomlinson's romance with Zara McDermott is very clearly in its early days as they have been packing on the PDA, yet they may still have a way to go according to a body language expert. There is no shortage of attraction between the new couple as things heated up on their latest getaway.
The One Direction star, 33, was seen getting up close and personal with Love Island's Zara, 28, on a romantic break in Costa Rica. He was spotted playfully grabbing onto Zara's bum as they shared a passionate kiss on their tropical adventure.
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Louis and Zara were seen embracing and sharing kisses as they explored their stunning surroundings. Body language expert Judi James has told the Mirror that amid the couple's blissful honeymoon period, there may be some issues at play.
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She told us: "There's an air of casual sexuality from Louis here as he grabs Zara's bum to hold her to the side of his own torso as he holds a cigarette in his free hand.
"Keeping his torso facing front, suggesting an uncommitted approach, he leans in for a kiss while she is fully facing him with both her arms around him although not extended to embrace him fully, suggesting some reservation."
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Judi added of a snap of the pair driving down the street on a quadbike: "Louis looks totally happy in charge of the bike, where there is an expression of total enjoyment on his face, giving the impression that he enjoys some of the playful rituals with Zara as much as the flirty ones."
She then addressed one photo that showed Louis turning away from Zara with his hand on her chest. Judi said: "But why the extended arm pushing her away in one of the photos?
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"His hand is on her chest in a rather uncomfortable-looking gesture of distancing here. She looks rather surprised, with her own hand on his wrist in what looks like an attempt to stop the extended hand, while her head is cocked in a gesture suggesting puzzlement.
"But his expression is more of a facial gurn, with the lips pursed and pushed out in what is often a sign of a sulk. This sexy but unsynchronized body language and the facial gazing suggests that, although they might be close, they don't quite understand each other yet."
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"One or both of them might be difficult to read, leading to a lack of mirroring or truly relaxed-looking behaviors," she concluded.
Zara flew 5,000 miles to join Louis for the romantic trip while he worked on his upcoming album. It has been claimed by insiders that Louis splashed thousands for Zara to join him, flying her first class from London to Costa Rica after she attended the TV BAFTAs.
Earlier this week, the pair were spotted on a loved-up meal together. Zara and Louis looked head over heels for each other as they shared a passionate kiss at the Banana Beach Restaurant by the ocean.
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The Love Island star, who split from Sam Thompson at the start of the year, wrapped her arms around his neck, and Louis held on to her waist as they leaned in for a kiss.
One moment showed him place his arm over her chest and shoulder as the two giggled about their topic of conversation.
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The new couple were the target of romance rumours earlier this year when eagle-eyed fans noted that they followed each other on social media, and Louis' sisters Lottie, Daisy and Phoebe all followed the Strictly star on Instagram.
Meanwhile, Louis's sister Lottie recently opened up about their relationship and admitted she's waiting to put Zara on babysitting duties.
'Yeah, she is amazing, and they are really happy. I'm really happy for him,' she told OK! Magazine.