SAM Thompson looked downcast as he was seen for the first time since Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson were pictured holding hands.
, 28, and , 33 – whose – were spotted on a on Tuesday.
It marked the first time they've been pictured as a couple .
Now, Sam, 32, who just four months ago, has been spotted out in .
The alum dressed casually in a denim jacket and a black T-shirt while making his way back home.
Sam shielded his eyes with black sunglasses and listened to music through his AirPods.
Hours before Zara and singer Louis were photographed yesterday, Sam posted a snap of himself .
Earlier today, he teased a Guinness World Record Challenge on .
Posing with a judge from the organisation, he captioned his post: “We're back baby!” with a laughing emoji, tagging, “@joannebrentofficial @guinnessworldrecords.”
Looking happy and relaxed in each other's company, the new couple wore casual clothes to head to Soho Beach House where they enjoyed a late lunch by the ocean.
The twosome looked deep in conversation as they shared a laugh and sweetly walked hand in hand together.
Zara and Louis had been snapped through the window enjoying £100 fish and chips together after getting to know each other out of the spotlight.
Then, last week, they jetted out to spend time together in , where theyboth posted videos from agig at The Wiltern theatre.
Insiders claim Louis has already introduced Zara to his family.
A source told : “Louis and Zara are totally hooked on each other.
“They have kept everything very low key so far but their relationship is getting more serious.
“Zara has been busy filming a new documentary for the BBC but she scheduled in a break to get away with her family, then spend some time with Louis.
“She is really happy and has found someone very special in Louis.
“They share a lot of the same values and they both have a wicked sense of humour.”;
they were dating, weeks after Zara’s shock split from .
He has spoken of feeling low since Zara – who he was with for five years – was seen out on a date with Louis.
‘s relationship ended soon after spending , but Zara is yet to comment publicly on the split.
However, the reality star confirmed she was last week when she shared a picture, taken during an outdoor lunch, of blueberry pancakes and eggs Benedict.
While Louis' face was not visible, his tattooed arm could be seen in the background of the shot.
