Louis Tomlinson is setting the record straight on his friendship with Harry Styles. Speaking on the Yoto Daily Soccer Aid Special podcast, Louis reassured fans that while they’re no longer bandmates, their friendship is still intact. “I do still know him. We’re not in a band anymore, so that’s what happens. But yeah, still good friends with him.” The rare update comes after rumors of bad blood between the two.
💬| “Yeah I do still know him! I used to be in a band with him! Do you know him? You don’t know him? But you know of him! Yeah, yeah! No, we’re not in a band anymore, so that’s what happens. Yeah, still good friends with him. Still very, very proud of him. Taking over the world,… pic.twitter.com/9QIvsUvayK
— World Tomlinson (@LouisWT91World) June 13, 2025
Harry, who snagged Grammys for Harry’s House, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, continues to thrive in his solo career. Louis expressed nothing but pride, saying, “Still very, very proud of him, taking over the world, definitely.” Their bond dates back to One Direction’s formation on The X Factor in 2010. While in the band, there were rumors of a relationship between the pair, though they consistently denied it.
Louis Tomlinson addresses conspiracy that he had a romance with Harry Styles after being asked by G1:
“I realized this so many years ago, there’s nothing I can say or do to dispel the believers of that conspiracy. They are so intertwined with what they believe to be the truth… pic.twitter.com/Bf0eW1ht3J
— Pop Base (@PopBase) April 9, 2024
After One Direction’s hiatus, reunion talk never really died down. The recent passing of bandmate Liam Payne brought the remaining members together for his funeral. Although a One Direction comeback hasn’t been confirmed, fans aren’t losing hope of seeing them back together one day. For now, both Louis and Harry are happily pursuing solo success while keeping a cordial interaction behind the scenes.