Recently, certain photos have gone viral, leaving Louis Tomlinson's fans in complete shock. The alleged images, shared and circulated online, appear to show Joey Essex and Zara McDermott sharing a kiss. While it remains unclear whether the individuals in the photos are indeed McDermott and Essex, the images have sparked a massive debate online, with fans questioning whether she cheated on One Direction star Louis Tomlinson.
Photos of Zara McDermott Go Viral, Sparking Cheating Rumors
The photos, reportedly from an event connected to an upcoming project, depict McDermott and her 'Cooking With The Stars' co-star Joey Essex in an intimate setting. They were spread online from an anonymous source. As of now, neither Zara McDermott, Louis Tomlinson, nor Joey Essex has commented on the situation.
Once the photographs made rounds on various social media platforms, fans and netizens began debating their authenticity and whether McDermott was cheating on her longtime partner, Louis Tomlinson.
Netizens and Fans React
Many took to social media to discuss the couple's status. One person commented, 'Zara McDermott cheating on Louis Tomlinson with JOEY ESSEX of all people was not on my bingo card.' Another shared, 'Zara really went from dating Sam Thompson to Louis Tomlinson to Joey Essex. You literally cannot make this stuff up.' A third added, 'Is this really true? Wow, poor Louis, he does not deserve any of this.'
The news comes after Louis Tomlinson had a fallout with his former bandmate Zayn Malik. Earlier this year, it was reported that the two had a physical altercation while filming a three-part series meant to document a road trip and life discussions. McDermott and Tomlinson have been rumored to be together since early last year, and they made their relationship social media official in August.
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