One Direction spark reunion rumours as Zayn Malik is joined at gig by bandmate after Liam Payne’s tragic death
One Direction spark reunion rumours as Zayn Malik is joined at gig by bandmate after Liam Payne’s tragic death
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ONE Direction fans' hopes for a reunion were bolstered last night as Zayn Malik was joined by a former bandmate at his solo gig in LA. Louis Tomlinson blended in with the crowd to watch Zayn perform his smooth R&B, but word quickly reached the singer that his friend was in attendance.
![[Zayn Malik performing onstage.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/exclusive-coverage-zayn-malik-performs-965670350.jpg?strip=all&w=686)
He told the crowd: “Alright so tonight’s kind of special, I know a friend of mine is here to support me tonight, he’s somewhere here I don’t want to give his location away but Louis’ here…”. The audience went absolutely crazy, squealing in delight at the mention of Louis' name.
![[Liam Payne of One Direction performing onstage at KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2015.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000941298193.jpg?strip=all&w=588)
Doncaster lad Louis smiled and clapped his chest while standing on a balcony towards the back of the theatre. One fan on X wrote: "I'm going to explode.". Another said: "I'm sobbing so hard.". Another wrote: "This makes my heart happy.". Former Direction stars Zayn, Louis, Niall Horan and Harry Styles have been brought closer together in recent months following the tragic death of Liam Payne.
![[One Direction performing onstage.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/3fc3954d-7dd4-41a1-8577-c59450627f0a.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The music world was rocked when Liam died after falling from his hotel's third floor balcony in Argentina while intoxicated. His bandmates each issued heartfelt statements after his death and reunited to pay their respects at his funeral in November. Zayn has since paid tribute to Liam on his solo tour.
There are also murmurings that the 1D lads could get together at the Brit Awards to honour their late friend. A music industry source said: “The tribute to Liam at this year’s awards show has caused a real buzz and speculation that the remaining One Direction bandmates could finally come back together again on stage.
