One Direction's Louis 'is expecting baby with Stylist'..(Photos)

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, according to claims by People magazine, 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. 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 he 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?' MORE PHOTOS AFTER THE CUT...