Louis Tomlinson slams hurtful comments about Zara McDermott and his late mum - 'It's too much'

Former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson revealed why he's been absent from X/Twitter as he slammed those prying into his life. The 33-year-old star has been dating Love Island's Zara McDermott for several months, with the two last spotted enjoying the sunshine at Glastonbury Festival.

According to a deflated Louis, many have been sharing 'conspiracy' theories about his romance with Zara - who previously dated former Made In Chelsea's Sam Thompson for five years. Taking to his X page, he wrote: "The last few months have made it impossible to be on here. "

He went on to say there were offensive comments made about his son Freddie, eight, who he shares with ex Brianna Jungwirth. Some also posted opinions about his late mother Johanna Deakin, who died in 2016.

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"All the conspiracy chat about my relationship, my son or even stretching sometimes to opinions on my Mum," Louis said. "It’s just too much and too hurtful for me to see! Thank you to everyone who always has my back!"

Before the tweet, he last posted on July 8, writing: "So excited to be back on stage tomorrow. Feels like a while! Who’s coming?!!" His most recent Instagram post was a slew of snaps from his time at Worthy Farm with pals and Zara.

Loyal fans rushed to the comment section to share their support for him. One concerned user said: "There are way too many that support you no matter what; please believe that there are amazing fans always here for you!"

"Your true fans will always have your back. The ones that respect you for you, your talent, and let you live a life.

"Those people are the ones you should be thankful for," another fan commented. One fan added: "So so proud of you, tell them haters Louis!!!"

Louis previously discussed his annoyance over theories made about him. A famous one claimed Louis and 1D star Harry Styles enjoyed a romantic relationship.

He tweeted in 2012: "Larry is the biggest load of bulls*** I’ve ever heard. I’m happy, why can’t you accept that.”

In 2024, he brought up the theory again and said: "What’s tough is, I realised this some years ago, there is nothing I can say. There is nothing I can do to dispel the believers of that conspiracy.

"It does irritate me a little bit, you know? But it is just kind of the nature of the job, I suppose.”

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