Though he didn’t address a reunion specifically, Louis definitely still holds a soft spot for the group. Out of everyone, he’s been the most connected to his reality-show roots, and seems most likely to assemble the guys together again for a nostalgic comeback. version of The X-Factor (the same show where One Direction got their start). Outside of music (kind of), he’s found success again back on reality TV, as a judge on the U.K. Louis also had a tour in the books that was postponed until 2021 because of the pandemic, which pushes any possible 1D reunion even further back. He finally released his debut album, Walls, at the beginning of the year - the album “wistfully brings to mind One Direction’s glory days,” read the Rolling Stone review - and proved that if the group were to release new music, the frequent songwriter on the boy band’s tracks could still create bangers that harness their signature sound. Though he’s released a handful of solid singles (the Bebe Rexha-featuring “ Back to You” was an underrated gem), Louis’ songs haven’t quite lit up the charts like some of the other members. Chances of joining a 1D reunion: 60% LOUIS TOMLINSON His recent quotes make it seem like he wants a reunion, but it’s not going to happen as soon as fans think. Niall has commented on reunion rumors before, telling an interviewer this past May that “we’ve been chatting about it, little bits and pieces that we can do.” Still, he added, “ nothing in terms of getting the band back together, so for now, no.” Niall always openly talks about 1D but is a little more neutral on a reunion compared to Liam or Louis. They’ve teased a similar sound with songs like “ Story of My Life” and “ Fool’s Gold” (the latter of which Niall covered on his Flicker World Tour). If 1D were to record another album, Niall’s solo pop-rock style could actually be one direction the group moves toward (no pun intended). In our opinion, Heartbreak Weather was also one of the most cohesive and melodic new releases of the year. That being said, Niall has arguably had one of the most successful solo careers from the group (aside from Harry), with a Number One song on pop radio (“ Slow Hands”) and well-received collaborations with Maren Morris, Julia Michaels, and Ashe. With his album promotion cycle over and no tour in sight, it just might be enough to convince Niall to join the rest of the guys for a (virtual?) reunion soon. And while Harry was able to push his tour back to 2021, Niall has yet to announce makeup dates, leading fans to believe the tour may have been canceled indefinitely. Weeks later, he announced that the tour was canceled. But the album came out just as COVID-19 was turning into a full-fledged global pandemic, and promotion for the album stalled. Niall released his sophomore album, Heartbreak Weather, back in March, and had announced dates for a world tour. Was it just a friendly catch-up call, or is Liam setting the stage for something bigger? And just last month, Liam teased fans with a TikTok video of him FaceTiming Harry, though the video cuts off just after Harry (listed as “H” in Liam’s phone) picks up. In another IG Live, this time with his “ Midnight” collaborator Alesso, Liam revealed that the guys were trying to arrange a group call to discuss reunion plans (though he also admitted to being told off by Louis for “revealing too much”). He joined Niall for an Instagram Live chat in April, where the two confirmed that the four members have a regular Whatsapp thread going on. On a personal note, Liam has been keeping in touch with Harry, Louis, and Niall recently, which makes the chances of a One Direction reunion actually seem pretty possible. The album had been in development for three years before it finally came out. It was the lowest-charting debut album from any 1D member, though it had less to do with the songs - the synth-y, Ryan Tedder-produced “ Say It All” deserved to be a single - and more with the timing. Liam’s oft-delayed debut album was finally released last year but failed to make a dent on the charts (it barely made the Top 20 in the U.K. The provocative pics garnered plenty of attention for Liam, but his music unfortunately hasn’t made the same impact. Since then, Daddy Directioner has stripped down himself, for a sultry Hugo Boss underwear ad that even had his mom calling him in mock horror. His solo career started off super promising with the R&B hit “ Strip That Down” (featuring Quavo). Though each of the guys have released music on their own, Liam could be ready to step back into the group. In a recent interview just this past May, the singer said he was “hopeful” about a reunion, adding, “I’m starting to think it’s gonna happen at some point. We’re kicking off our list with Liam, who’s been the most vocal about getting the boys back together.
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