Louis Tomlinson attends Zayn Malik's LA concert, first public reunion since Liam Payne's funeral

In a touching moment for fans, Louis Tomlinson was spotted attending Zayn Malik's concert in Los Angeles last night. This marks the first public appearance of the two former One Direction members together since the funeral of their bandmate, Liam Payne, in November 2024.

Liam Payne tragically passed away in October 2024 after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. His funeral, held on November 20, 2024, at St. Mary's Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, was a somber reunion for the One Direction members. Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson came together to pay their respects to their friend and fellow bandmate.

Since Payne's passing, the former bandmates have been navigating their grief individually. Zayn Malik, who had postponed the U.S. leg of his "Stairway to the Sky" tour following Payne's death, resumed his performances in January 2025. His Los Angeles show was a significant event, not only for his return to the stage but also due to Tomlinson's presence in the audience.

While the two have pursued separate careers since the band's hiatus in 2016, this recent interaction hints at a continued mutual respect and connection. Their public reunion, especially in the wake of Payne's passing, underscores the enduring bond formed during their years together in One Direction.