One Direction fans around the world are sure to be devastated by reports that Niall Horan is no longer single.
According to sources, the 19-year-old singer has been dating Irish model Zoe Whelan for the past month, but has done his best to keep the romance private.
But things are said to be going so well between Niall and Zoe that he even invited her to his brother Greg's wedding in his home of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath - marking the first time he has introduced a girl to his family since becoming famous.
New
romance: One Direction singer Niall Horan has been secretly dating
Irish model Zoe Whelan for the past two months, according to reports
A source told The Sun: ''Niall
has been secretly seeing Zoe after he met her backstage. Zoe's
travelled all over the UK to meet up with Niall on the band's tour.
'But the biggest sign he's really serious about her is that he introduced her to his whole family at his brother's wedding.'
The source added: 'Niall's protective of her as she's shy, but his family all really took a shine to Zoe.'
Going from strength to strength: Niall is even said to have introduced Zoe to his family by taking her to his brother Greg's recent wedding
The pair first met backstage after One Direction's show in Dublin.
And it seems that the couple hit it off quickly with Zoe, who now lives in London, tweeting later that evening: 'Great night last night, shame I didn't get any sleep!'
Then, somewhat cryptically, she added: 'Really need to remember I'm signed up for this!'
Days later, Zoe fuelled the romance rumours by tweeting a picture of herself and friends wearing a black cap , writing: 'Still got your hat @NiallOfficial ner ner you can have it back tonight xx' (sic)
Fab five: As the other members all have girlfriends, only Harry remains the eligible bachelor
Haven't we seen that hat before? Niall's new girlfriend Zoe tweeted a photo of herself sporting a similar black cap to the one his former flame Amy Green, pictured, wore
Niall split from University of Birmingham student Amy Green in February due to work commitments.
Niall's new relationship with Zoe also means that Harry Styles is the only single member of One Direction.
MailOnline has contacted Niall's representatives for comment.
According to sources, the 19-year-old singer has been dating Irish model Zoe Whelan for the past month, but has done his best to keep the romance private.
But things are said to be going so well between Niall and Zoe that he even invited her to his brother Greg's wedding in his home of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath - marking the first time he has introduced a girl to his family since becoming famous.
'But the biggest sign he's really serious about her is that he introduced her to his whole family at his brother's wedding.'
The source added: 'Niall's protective of her as she's shy, but his family all really took a shine to Zoe.'
Going from strength to strength: Niall is even said to have introduced Zoe to his family by taking her to his brother Greg's recent wedding
The pair first met backstage after One Direction's show in Dublin.
And it seems that the couple hit it off quickly with Zoe, who now lives in London, tweeting later that evening: 'Great night last night, shame I didn't get any sleep!'
Then, somewhat cryptically, she added: 'Really need to remember I'm signed up for this!'
Days later, Zoe fuelled the romance rumours by tweeting a picture of herself and friends wearing a black cap , writing: 'Still got your hat @NiallOfficial ner ner you can have it back tonight xx' (sic)
Fab five: As the other members all have girlfriends, only Harry remains the eligible bachelorHaven't we seen that hat before? Niall's new girlfriend Zoe tweeted a photo of herself sporting a similar black cap to the one his former flame Amy Green, pictured, wore
Niall split from University of Birmingham student Amy Green in February due to work commitments.
Niall's new relationship with Zoe also means that Harry Styles is the only single member of One Direction.
MailOnline has contacted Niall's representatives for comment.