"Reunion vibes?": Internet speculates as Louis Tomlinson seemingly hints at collaboration with Zayn Malik

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Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik were once considered the arguably most distant pair of One Direction. Now, Louis's latest remarks are adding to speculation that a collaboration between them may be on the horizon.

During an interview with iHeartRadio earlier this week, Louis Tomlinson was asked about rumors that he and Zayn might be teaming up musically. He responded:

"Yeah, yeah. I heard that. I heard that. I thought that was pretty interesting, yeah… Pretty astute. I suppose they will just have to wait and see, yeah!"

The comment was neither a denial nor a confirmation. However, it was quick to send social media into a frenzy. One fan commented:

"Reunion vibes? 👀 This answer definitely left us all curious!"

Netizens react to Louis Tomlinson seemingly hinting at collaboration with Zayn Malik

Pop Crave took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share Louis response,

"Louis Tomlinson when asked by @iHeartRadio if he is working with Zayn Malik for his project: "I suppose they will just have to wait and see.""

Netizens did not wait long before jumping into the comment section of the post to share their speculations about a potential Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik collab. Below are some of their remarks:

"Every time a former One Direction member gets asked about working together, they drop some vague “wait and see” line like they’re teasing the Avengers assembling. Louis knows exactly what he’s doing here — fueling fan theories for free promo without confirming a single thing. If it happens, the internet will melt; if it doesn’t, he can just say people “read too much into it.” Either way, the hype machine keeps running.", noted a fan.
"This time seems way different. They had a very public falling out, went years without speaking, and then publicly became friends and traveled together. Rather than just passing mentions like the other 1D members. I think there’s a very real possibility of them working together", shared another.
"Mystery always fuels the hype. Louis teasing a possible Zayn reunion keeps fans hanging on the edge of hope. Some answers sound better left unsaid. 🎶🌟🤔", commented a third.

Others also chimed in:

"Aye, keeping us on our toes, are you? Just remember, mate, anticipation can be thrilling, just like waiting for the kettle to boil!", expressed a netizen.
"THEY ARE DEFINITELY COOKING SOMETHING", shared another.
"Louis really dropped the most suspicious “maybe” ever, man basically said, “Yeah, I’m not saying no, but keep streaming just in case.”", penned a third.

Earlier this week, Louis Tomlinson announced his third studio album, How Did I Get Here?. It will be released on January 23, 2026. The record features 12 tracks, including lead single Lemonade, which was released September 30, 2025.

Louis Tomlinson is also set to support the upcoming album with his biggest solo tour yet: How Did We Get Here? world tour. A complete itinerary is as follows:

Festivals

  • Saturday, October 4, 2025, Cooperstown, NY, at Brewery Ommegang [Away From Home Festival with Lauv, Plain White T’s, Daya, Pale Waves, Steve Aoki]
  • Sunday, October 5, 2025, Cooperstown, NY, at Brewery Ommegang [Away From Home Festival with Lauv, Plain White T’s, Daya, Pale Waves, Steve Aoki]

Louis Tomlinson European 2026 dates

  • Monday, March 23, 2026, Hamburg, Germany, at Barclays Arena
  • Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Oslo, Norway, at Unity Arena
  • Friday, March 27, 2026, Helsinki, Finland, at Veikkaus Arena
  • Sunday, March 29, 2026, Stockholm, Sweden, at Avicii Arena
  • Monday, March 30, 2026, Copenhagen, Denmark, at KB Hallen
  • Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Berlin, Germany, at Uber Arena
  • Thursday, April 2, 2026, Cologne, Germany, at Lanxess Arena
  • Saturday, April 4, 2026, Gliwice, Poland, at Arena Gliwice
  • Sunday, April 5, 2026, Prague, Czech Republic, at O2 Arena
  • Monday, April 6, 2026, Vienna, Austria, at Marx Halle
  • Thursday, April 9, 2026, Bologna, Italy, at Unipol Arena
  • Friday, April 10, 2026, Milan, Italy, at Unipol Forum
  • Sunday, April 12, 2026, Barcelona, Spain, at Palau Sant Jordi
  • Monday, April 13, 2026, Madrid, Spain, at Movistar Arena
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Lyon, France, at LDLC Arena
  • Friday, April 17, 2026, Munich, Germany, at Olympiahalle
  • Sunday, April 19, 2026, Antwerp, Belgium, at Lotto Arena
  • Monday, April 20, 2026, Amsterdam, Netherlands, at Ziggo Dome
  • Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Paris, France, at Accor Arena

Louis Tomlinson UK & Ireland 2026 dates

  • Friday, April 24, 2026, Manchester, UK, at Co-op Live
  • Saturday, April 25, 2026, Birmingham, UK, at Utilita Arena
  • Monday, April 27, 2026, Glasgow, UK, at OVO Hydro
  • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Leeds, UK, at First Direct Arena
  • Thursday, April 30, 2026, Dublin, Ireland, at 3Arena
  • Saturday, May 2, 2026, Brighton, UK, at The Brighton Centre
  • Sunday, May 3, 2026, London, UK, at The O2 Arena

North America 2026

  • Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Vancouver, Canada, at Pacific Coliseum
  • Thursday, June 4, 2026, Seattle, WA, at Climate Pledge Arena
  • Saturday, June 6, 2026, San Francisco, CA, at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
  • Wednesday, June 10, 2026, San Diego, CA, at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
  • Thursday, June 11, 2026, Los Angeles, CA, at Crypto.com Arena
  • Saturday, June 13, 2026, Las Vegas, NV, at Resorts World Theatre
  • Sunday, June 14, 2026, Phoenix, AZ, at PHX Arena
  • Friday, June 19, 2026, Morrison, CO, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • Sunday, June 21, 2026, Fort Worth, TX, at Dickies Arena
  • Monday, June 22, 2026, Austin, TX, at Moody Center
  • Thursday, June 25, 2026, Minneapolis, MN, at The Armory
  • Monday, June 29, 2026, Nashville, TN, at The Pinnacle
  • Thursday, July 2, 2026, Independence, MO, at Cable Dahmer Arena
  • Friday, July 3, 2026, Chicago, IL, at Allstate Arena
  • Sunday, July 5, 2026, Charlotte, NC, at Spectrum Center
  • Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Washington, DC, at The Anthem
  • Wednesday, July 8, 2026, New York, NY, at Madison Square Garden
  • Friday, July 10, 2026, Pittsburgh, PA, at Stage AE Outdoors
  • Saturday, July 11, 2026, Philadelphia, PA, at Highmark Skyline Stage at the Mann
  • Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Boston, MA, at TD Garden
  • Thursday, July 16, 2026, Montreal, Canada, at Bell Centre
  • Friday, July 17, 2026, Toronto, Canada, at Scotiabank Arena
  • Saturday, July 18, 2026, Detroit, MI, at Masonic Temple Theatre
  • Monday, July 20, 2026, Cleveland, OH, at Jacobs Pavilion
  • Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Atlanta, GA, at State Farm Arena
  • Thursday, July 23, 2026, Orlando, FL, at Addition Financial Arena
  • Friday, July 24, 2026, Miami, FL, at Kaseya Center

Artist presale for Louis Tomlinson's upcoming global trek will begin on October 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time. General on-sale begins on October 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time via his official website. In the UK and Europe, presale access will be available for fans who preorder Louis Tomlinson's new album by October 7, 2025, at noon.


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Edited by Gourab Kundu