Zayn Malik has meanwhile fueled speculation about a possible One Direction reunion Stairway to Heaven tour, his first US concerts since the tragic passing of former bandmate Liam Payne. At the tour opener in Washington, D.C., the 32-year-old singer thrilled fans by suggesting he might perform a One Direction song, sparking excitement among the “directors.”
After performing one of his solo hits, Malik teased the crowd, “Did you like it?” And then, “Maybe I’ll mix it up at some point – maybe a 1D song or something?” The audience applauds, prompting Malik to quickly clarify, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to tease you. Tonight is not the night.”
The prospect of a reunion has sent One Direction into a frenzy, as fans speculate that Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson could reunite for the first time since their 2015 hiatus. Many believe the tribute to Liam Payne, who tragically passed away on October 16, 2024, could bring the surviving members together. Payne died in Buenos Aires after a fatal fall from the third floor of a hotel.
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Malik’s remarks are particularly surprising, having refused to perform One Direction songs since leaving the band in 2015. However, the former members reportedly reunited in England for Payne’s funeral in November, although they avoided being photographed together.
Fans have also speculated about a possible reunion at the Brit Awards on March 1, 2025, although no official confirmation has been made. Malik remains the most publicly visible member of the group, while Styles, Horan and Tomlinson have kept low profiles since Payne’s death.
For now, fans are left to wonder if Malik’s comments are a nod to the long-awaited reunion or just a passing comment. Either way, the idea of the iconic band reuniting to honor Pine’s memory has spurred hope among his devoted fanbase.
