06 January 2023 , 19:48
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Louis Tomlinson has split from his on-off girlfriend Eleanor Calder after five years together, it has been reported.
The former One Direction singer, 31, began dating Eleanor in 2011 before calling it quits in 2015.
Louis then went on to have son Freddie, six, with American stylist Briana Jungwrith.
However, in 2017 Louis and Eleanor reunited and are said to have even been considering marriage.
Things weren't to last as Louis and Eleanor are said to have ended their romance again.
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It has been claimed the couple's romance came under strain as they spent time apart due to Louis' world tour, which he began last year.
Louis Tomlinson and Eleanor Calder have reportedly split
Louis and Eleanor began dating in 2011 before splitting in 2015 and reuniting again in 2017Although a reunion is said to not be "off the cards", they are reportedly no longer together.
A source told The Sun: "It put pressure on their relationship, Louis being away for so long.
"Other things have gone down between them and for now, at least, they have split up."
The couple "have mutual friends and a long history" so there is a chance of reconciliation, but not at the moment – the insider claimed.
Louis and Eleanor could reconcile, a source claimed
Louis and Eleanor rarely feature in one another's social media feedsShortly before news of their split came, Eleanor sparked speculation she and Louis had parted ways.
Before celebrating the New Year, Eleanor shared a string of photos and videos of highlights throughout 2022.
One image featured Eleanor cosying up to a mystery man, who was seen planting a kiss on her cheek as she flashed a big grin, according to the Daily Star.
Fans began to speculate Louis and Eleanor were over as one wrote: "Bad screenshot but Eleanor literally posted a clip of another man kissing her in her 2022 recap. You know who wasn’t in the recap a certain 31-year-old man from Donny [sic]."
The pair first got together in 2011 (PA)"Right? So many other pictures of her dancing with, snuggled up next to, and looking cosy with other guys... Not a single pic of Lou," a second added.
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Meanwhile, Eleanor failed to feature in a string of photos shared by Louis to sum up his year on Instagram.
Louis posted a montage of snaps from the past year and wrote in the caption: "This time last year I had no idea the year I was about to have. The places I’ve seen, the people I’ve shared the memories with, the shows I’ve been lucky enough to play.
"I’ll never forget it. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this year so special. Can’t wait to see what next year has for us!"
Split rumours began to swirl as Eleanor shared a photo of her being kissed on the cheek by a mystery man (eleanorcalder /cozyeleanor/Instagram)
Eleanor didn't feature in Louis' Instagram 2022 round up either (louist91/Instagram)Louis and Eleanor tended to keep their romance away from the spotlight, with the pair rarely sharing photos on social media.
In May 2021, Louis made a rare appearance in an Instagram story posted by Eleanor.
The photo showed Louis' tatted hand appeared in a photo posted by his girlfriend, which showed Louis' hand petting her dog Cliff's head.
However, Eleanor and Louis were last spotted together as they attended Glastonbury festival with a large group of friends.