'Manifest it, but not like this': Fans react to rumoured One Direction reunion at BRIT Awards to pay tribute to Liam Payne
One Direction members Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan are reportedly reuniting at the BRIT Awards 2025 to pay a tribute to their late bandmate Liam Payne, and fans are already stocking up tissues for the rumoured reunion. The members had earlier reunited at Payne's funeral in November last year.
Since One Direction member Liam Payne's passing away last year in October, fans have been holding onto the hope that the remaining members¡ªHarry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan¡ªmight reunite to honour the legacy of their late bandmate. While the rumours of a reunion have been circulating for some time, new speculations have emerged, suggesting that the group might come together for a performance at the upcoming BRIT Awards. This potential performance has ignited hopes that the former boy band will come together for a special tribute, leaving fans eagerly anticipating an official announcement.
One Direction to reunite at BRIT Awards 2025?
Several pop culture pages on X have reported that One Direction's Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan will reunite at the upcoming BRIT Awards to pay tribute to their late bandmate Liam Payne, who tragically passed away on October 16 last year in Argentina after falling from the balcony of his hotel room.
The latest rumour about a potential reunion surfaced shortly after the re-release of their 2013 documentary, This Is Us. In a heartfelt gesture, the band members have chosen to donate all proceeds from the documentary's screenings to mental health charities.
There¡¯s a rumor that Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson will pay tribute to Liam Payne at this year¡¯s BRIT Awards. pic.twitter.com/Dk2T7ezu5a
¡ª 21 (@21metgala) January 18, 2025
Fans share emotional responses to rumoured reunion
With the BRIT Awards on the horizon, speculation is rife about a potential One Direction reunion and fans are preparing themselves for another emotional outpouring, with many already tearing up at the thought of the rest of the members paying a heartfelt homage to Liam Payne.
if they do this i will never not have tears in my eyes https://t.co/prI0G6V7bB
¡ª floor ???? (@Tomlinbucks) January 18, 2025
If this is true i will need 5-10 business working days to recover https://t.co/vbc8bi5wsB
¡ª lucy :)!??? (@lucywcrd) January 18, 2025
I might never recover if this actually happens ? https://t.co/hpHx8HQLLd pic.twitter.com/dWPhxM21mW
¡ª ????????? (@Naman_5507) January 18, 2025
ZOUIS ON THE SAME STAGE TOGETHER?!?!!
¡ª bree. (@oshunbruhee) January 18, 2025
ive manifested this, all these yrs-
bUT NOT LIKE THIS¡ª https://t.co/XNV9FGC5QX pic.twitter.com/o2Wi25mgrl
idk if it's just me but i really can't see this happening but at the same time even if it were to happen, it would still make complete sense like https://t.co/MeLoW9zYAB
¡ª ? (@soupysuee) January 18, 2025
do not play with me and i repeat do not fucking play with me. https://t.co/OGebqfylOH
¡ª renee rapp (@whoreforzouis) January 18, 2025
The news of Liam Payne's passing sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with musicians and celebrities expressing their condolences. During his Stairway to the Sky tour last November, Zayn Malik also paid an emotional tribute to the Teardrops singer. As the tribute to Liam Payne unfolded on the big screens, fans were seen moving to tears.
The members had last come together to pay respect to Liam Payne at his funeral service in November 2024.
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