Why is ‘One Direction reunion’ trending? Reunion rumours explained
RUMOURS of a One Direction reunion have taken off online once again.
Fans of the band worldwide have been waiting years for a reunion, but are they finally about to get one?
Why is 'One Direction reunion' trending?
Rumours of a One Direction reunion have burst on to social media many times since the band split for good in January 2016.
In May 2023, the reunion rumour started when three band members got together in an LA studio.
In an exclusive, an insider told The Sun: “Liam is great pals with Niall and Louis, so loved catching up with them while they were all in LA. Being in the studio together felt natural, so they all jumped on a track.";
The Sun confirmed that Liam Payne is not only working on his second album but there will be guest vocals on a track from Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan.
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The insider told The Sun: "Producers are hoping Liam includes it on his finished album, fans will love it."
Is One Direction getting back together?
One Direction fans worldwide have been waiting for a reunion of the boy band.
Although each member of the band has found success as a solo artist, fans of the band have not given up hope that one day the guys will reunite.
In April 2023, that the boys might be reuniting for one night only on the Late Late Show with James Cordon.
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That rumour was debunked by the show's Twitter account hours after the story was published.
The Tweet said: "Nobody loves the boys more than us...but this story just isn't true."
Despite reports that three of the band members have been in the studio together, there has been no official announcement of a full One Direction band reunion.
Where is Harry Styles now?
The solo career of Harry Styles has taken the world by storm.
He has released two studio albums, won his first Grammy Award and has some impressive acting roles under his belt.
His third studio album, Harry's House, released in 2022 won him two Grammys in 2023, including Album of the Year.
Styles made his film debut in the 2017 film Dunkirk, also making a surprise cameo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie Eternals in 2021.
Not only has he continued to dominate music, but his expression through fashion also makes headlines.
In 2020, Styles became the first man to grace the cover of Vogue solo.
Where is Liam Payne now?
After the band split, Liam went on to release a solo EP, First Time, in 2018, followed by a debut studio album, LP1, in 2019.
His solo career has done well, with fans eagerly awaiting his second studio album.
The singer also welcomed his first child, Bear, with former Girls Aloud star Cheryl.
The pair started dating in 2015, welcoming their son in 2017 but later split for good in 2018.
Where is Louis Tomlinson now?
Louis has continued to release music since the band split in 2016.
He found success with two singles - Just hold On and Back To You - released in 2017, before returning to The X Factor UK as a judge on season 15.
In 2020, Louis released his debut solo album, Walls, followed by his second album, Faith In The Future, in 2022. The latter reached No1 in the UK album charts.
Louis was the first member of the band to welcome a child, he shares a son, Freddie, with his ex Briana Jungwirth, who was born in January 2016.
Where is Zayn Malik now?
Zayn Malik was the first member to leave One Direction in 2015.
He said: “I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight."
Since his exit from the band, the singer has released three solo albums, Mind Of Mine in 2016, which reached No1, Icarus Falls in 2018, and Nobody's Listening in 2021.
He also landed a number one hit single in the UK and US with his single Pillowtalk in 2016.
Zayn welcomed a daughter Khai with supermodel Gigi Hadid in 2020.
The pair are no longer together, but they both co-parent and dote on their child.
Where is Niall Horan now?
Irish heartthrob Niall has also enjoyed a highly successful solo career since One Direction split.
He released his first album, Flicker, and single, Slow Hands, in 2017 which was extremely well received by fans worldwide.
He released his second album, Heartbreak Weather, in 2020 - it reached No1 in the UL charts.
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His third album, The Show, came out in 2023.
Niall also joined the popular TV show The Voice US as a judge and coach on season 23.