Harry Styles kills chances of One Direction reunion as he has 'zero interest' in Liam Payne tribute
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Harry Styles has 'zero interest' in reuniting with One Direction, effectively shutting down any hopes for the band to come together for a tribute performance in memory of the late Liam Payne.
Payne tragically died on October 16 after a fatal fall, sparking fans' desire for the band to reunite.
One Direction, consisting of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson, formed in 2010 and enjoyed massive success before announcing their indefinite hiatus after six years.
Although fans hoped for a reunion, their dreams were unexpectedly revived at Payne’s funeral which Styles attended with other ex band members. However, it seems Styles is not on board with the idea of a reunion, let's learn why!
What did the source say about Harry Styles' interest in One Direction reunion?
According to reports from RadarOnline, Harry Styles has reportedly told his One Direction bandmates that there’s no chance of a reunion.
A source revealed, "Harry has put the kibosh on reuniting with his remaining One Direction bandmates because he has no interest in dimming his own star and prefers to focus on his upcoming solo album and world tour."
While some reports suggested the remaining One Direction members had discussed getting together for a one-off benefit gig to raise money for a charity chosen by Payne’s family, an insider claimed, "The rest of the lads were keen but Harry said he had zero interest in the project because he's just too busy."
The source added, "So as far as the fans are concerned, the funeral was the only meetup that they will ever see!"
Why did Harry Styles step away from reuniting for a tribute gig for Liam Payne?
Following Liam Payne's funeral, where fans witnessed a reunion of the 1D bandmates, there was speculation about a tribute gig for Payne.
However, Harry Styles' solo career success has taken priority over any reunion plans. A source reported, "Harry is the most successful member of the group and, frankly, he's too big for the band now. Why would he go back when he can sell out arenas on his own? His solo star power is just too big."
Additionally, another tribute plan, inspired by Elton John's 'Candle in the Wind' at Princess Diana's funeral, also fell through. Whispers about a One Direction reunion resurfaced when bandmate Zayn Malik posted cryptic messages related to 1D songs, which fans speculated could hint at a possible reunion.
However, an insider said, "It is such sad news and it has shocked the world. Aside from that, I do think that the members will do something to celebrate his life and pay tribute to him."
The source continued, "I can't see a full-scale tour, but I could see something along the lines of a show, a new track/ song and even something for his son, Bear."
They added, "I feel that they will want to do something. It could also be one those things of a like a final performance/ time for them to do something together...something special."
This firm statement signals that Styles has put an end to all discussions about a One Direction reunion.
