'He's happy and very excited': Louis Tomlinson 'expecting a baby with Los Angeles stylist Briana Jungwirth'
- Couple are no longer in a relationship
- The baby is reportedly due early next year
- They were first pictured together clubbing in Los Angeles in May
- Louis split from long-term girlfriend Eleanor Calder in March
- A representative for the singer declined to comment
Louis Tomlinson is reportedly expecting a child with a Los Angeles-based stylist following a brief relationship.
The 23-year-old One Direction star is set to become a parent, People magazine claim, with his close friend Briana Jungwirth.
A mutual friend of the pair insists that while Louis and the stylist aren't in a relationship, the singer will be a 'hands-on dad' when their baby arrives early next year.
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Expecting: One Direction's Louis Tomlinson is reportedly expecting a baby with blonde beauty Briana Jungwirth, pictured together at the Snoop Dogg album launch in Los Angeles on 12 May
The pair were introduced through mutual friends a few months ago following Louis' split from his long-term girlfriend Eleanor Calder in March.
'Louis is happy and very excited about becoming a dad and he thinks Briana will be an amazing mother. It was a surprise at first, but he and Briana are very, very close friends and this has brought them even closer,' the source has told People.
'They are both really happy and although they aren't in a relationship, their friendship is extremely strong and they are both really excited about the baby. It's early days and Briana and the baby's health are the most important things right now,' adds the friend.
A representative for Louis had 'no comment' on the report when contacted by MailOnline.
Louis was seen holding hands with the American beauty, also 23, as left the Snoop Dogg album release party on 12 May in Los Angeles.
A source told The Mirror at the time of their relationship: 'Louis is mainly in LA to work on 1D's new album but he is also making sure he is having plenty of fun.
'His friend gets on with her friend, so they've all been hanging out together. He is young and single, so why not?'
Just friends: A mutual friend of the pair, pictured together on a Hollywood night out in May, insists that while Louis and the stylist aren't in a relationship, the singer will be a 'hands-on dad'
Close: The pair, both 23, were introduced through mutual friends a few months ago
The pair were pictured on a night out at The Argyle in California in early May before another night of partying days later at Project L.A. in Los Angeles.
Louis and the pretty stylist, who is said to be 'a very private' person, were also seen leaving Snoop Dogg's CD release bash in West Hollywood a few days later holding hands in the back of their ride home.
Louis, who has spent much of his recent time off from the band in LA, is reportedly already making plans ahead of the birth, and has been on the hunt for properties near Briana in California.
Who is Briana Jungwirth?
The 23-year-old is a Los Angeles-based stylist and has worked on fashion shoots.
She was introduced to Louis by a mutual friend earlier this year, with the pair pictured on a string of nights out together in May.
The pretty blonde is thought to live in Calabasas, California, the same exclusive neighbourhood where the Kardashians reside.
Louis is reportedly house-hunting in the area to be close to her.
Described as 'a very private person', Briana is not thought to have any social media accounts.
Sources claim she only attended her first One Direction concert recently.
She is not in a relationship with Louis, with a mutual pal describing the two as simply 'close friends'.
New arrival: According to a mutual friend, the couple's baby is due early next year. The pair are pictured holding hands at Snoop Dogg's album release party on 12 May
Lucky lady: No doubt Briana is the envy of thousands, if not millions of One Directioners following the news
Baby on the way: Briana is a stylist based in Los Angeles with friends describing the pretty blonde as 'a very private person'
Another night out: Louis and Briana enjoyed multiple late nights of clubbing together back in May
The Brit singer's mother Johanna and step-father Dan have also reportedly met Briana's parents, with an insider claiming the two families enjoyed a July 4 weekend together.
Louis' mum Johanna, a midwife, is a mother of seven and gave birth to twins Ernest and Doris in February 2014, but this will be her first grandchild.
The singer is currently in the middle of One Direction's On The Road Again world tour with the band due to play in Seattle on Wednesday night before the tour winds up in October.
News of the pregnancy comes just two weeks after Louis was pictured cosying up to model Tamara Bell at Glastonbury.
String of dates: Louis and Briana left a party at Project in Los Angeles together on May 9
Meeting the family: The pair's parents have met already according to sources, with Louis' mum and step-dad flying in to spend July 4 with him and Briana
Louis's impending fatherhood comes just four months after he split from Manchester University graduate Eleanor Calder after four years together.
His split with Eleanor was only made public when he was pictured kissing a brunette while on holiday in Thailand in March.
At the time, his rep said: ‘Louis and Eleanor split up two weeks ago. They have not announced this as they wanted some privacy during this time.’
It was also claimed that Calder flew 20,000 miles to Australia in a final bid to save her relationship with the star and work through their 'differences'.
Since confirming he was single, Louis has been hitting the party scene hard and has regularly been photographed leaving nightclubs with a variety of pretty women.
Ex: Louis's impending fatherhood comes just four months after he split from Manchester University graduate Eleanor Calder, pictured together in 2013
Over: The One Direction star only confirmed his split from Eleanor when he was pictured with another girl in Thailand
Partying hard: Louis has been seen on nights out with a string of girls since his split from Eleanor, including Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello in May
Festival flirtation: News of the pregnancy comes just two weeks after Louis was pictured cosying up to model Tamara Bell at Glastonbury
Fling? Tamara has modelled for i-D and Elle and launched lingerie brand Almeida in 2012 and is also friends with Louis' bandmate Harry Styles
Close: Louis and the pretty brunette were seen wandering around Worthy Farm deep in conversation
In May, Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello was forced to deny rumours that she was dating Louis.
Eleanor is currently enjoying a trip to the States, sharing Instagram photos with her 2.1million followers over the weekend as she soaked up the sunshine in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
While Eleanor has yet to comment on the news, Louis' mum Johanna has been busy on her Twitter page, sharing a charity appeal link after the news on her son's impending fatherhood broke, though she has yet to comment on the baby reports.
The mother-of-seven also tweeted a gushing message about her son on Friday, writing: '10/7/10 my boy left his home with a packed lunch & a dream. 5 years on & still the same boy & still my best friend'.
If the reports are true, it means Louis will be the first member of the boy band to become a father.
Father-to-be: Days after partying at Glastonbury, Louis is reported to have met with Briana's parents and his as they celebrated the baby news
Keeping busy: Louis and his bandmates on stage in San Diego, California on Thursday last week
Football fan: Louis has signed on as a reserve player for his beloved home team Doncaster Rovers
His bandmate Liam Payne is the only bandmember in a serious, long-term relationship, currently dating Sophia Smith.
Louis's former bandmate Zayn Malik, who quit the group in March, is engaged to Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards.
Aside from his pop star career, Louis is also a keen footballer and has played for his hometown team Doncaster Rovers as a reserve.
Louis is one of seven siblings with his mother Johannah and his father Troy Austin splitting when he was young.
He then took his stepfather Mark Tomlinson's surname, although his mum Johannah remarried again to Doctor Dan Deakin in July 2014.
Split: Louis' ex Eleanor is currently enjoying a trip to the States, posting pictures on her Instagram account over the weekend of herself in LA and Vegas
Long-term love: The student dated Louis for four years before their split in March
Starting out: A young Louis and his bandmates when One Direction first started out in 2010
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