Zayn Malik has left One Direction fans buzzing with excitement after a recent comment during his ongoing Stairway to the Sky music tour. The singer, who left the globally renowned boy band in 2015, subtly hinted at a possible return to singing One Direction tracks.
During a concert, Zayn asked his audience, “Did you like that one?” before adding, “Maybe I’ll mix it up at some point, maybe a 1D song in there or something.” The crowd erupted in cheers, but the singer quickly clarified, “Don’t get excited, not tonight! Sorry, I didn’t mean to tease you like [that] it’s not tonight.”
Despite the clarification, the interaction left fans speculating about what the future might hold.
There have been tons of playful and viral moments from Zayn's tour, including him reading out a fan's poster in Urdu!
Pakistani fans went into a frenzy hearing him speak in their mother tongue. Watch the video below!
@zaynaa69 I almost passed out when I heard this #zayn #zaynmalik #nyc
♬ original sound - Z🪼
This marks a poignant moment for Malik, who looked visibly overwhelmed by the crowd’s reaction. His departure on March 25, 2015, set off a chain of events that eventually led to One Direction's indefinite hiatus in 2016.
Meanwhile, the upcoming 45th Brit Awards, set to be held on March 1 at The O2 Arena in London, will include a special tribute to the late Liam Payne, who tragically passed away in October 2024. Payne was a pivotal member of One Direction and a notable presence at the Brit Awards, both as a group member and a solo artist.
According to a source cited by The Sun, “The tribute to Liam at this year's awards show has caused a real buzz and speculation that the remaining One Direction bandmates could finally come back together again on stage.” Discussions are reportedly underway to make the segment “unforgettable.”
The insider elaborated, “The finer details are still being worked out, with official approaches to be made in the coming weeks, but there are set to be a mixture of performances, tasteful photo and video montages, and a live orchestra.”
Adding to the speculation is the possibility of Zayn Malik joining Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan for the tribute. If this happens, it will mark the first time all five members of the band will share the stage since Zayn’s departure.
One Direction’s connection to the Brit Awards is deeply rooted in their history. The group won seven awards during their active years, including British Single of the Year and British Artist Video of the Year.
Liam Payne was the only member to attend and accept the British Artist Video of the Year award in 2017, and as a solo artist, he earned nominations in 2018 and 2019 for hits like Strip That Down and For You.
The planned tribute, featuring industry stars alongside the former bandmates, aims to honour Payne’s lasting legacy in the music world. While no official confirmation has been made, fans on social media are abuzz with speculation, calling the potential reunion bittersweet but monumental.
One Direction’s loyal fanbase continues to hope for a reunion that would honour Payne’s memory while celebrating the band’s immense impact on the music industry.
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